Basic Information

Venue Name: Karen Country Club

Tagline: “Enjoy World-class Experience & Hospitality”

Secondary Tagline: “A World-Class Country Club”

Star Rating: 5-star luxury country club and resort

Property Size: Expansive grounds built on former coffee estate at 6,000 feet altitude

Heritage: Founded in 1937 on Karen Blixen’s former coffee plantation

Accommodation

Total Rooms: 24 luxury accommodation units at The Residences

Room Breakdown:

12 apartment suites

6 two-bedroom cottages

6 cottage rooms

Room Features:

Contemporary furnishing with luxury finishes

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (100+ Mbps)

Tea and coffee making facilities

In-room electronic safe and mini bar

Iron and ironing board

Hair dryer and spacious work desk

Kitchenette facilities

Private balconies/patios with golf course views

Laptop-compatible safes

Daily housekeeping services

Dining & Restaurants

2 Main Restaurants:

Bustani Restaurant & Garden:

Casual dining with spectacular golf course views

Overlooks five different holes of the championship course

Diverse menu selection with coffee bar

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily

Perfect environment for unwinding

The Fairway Restaurant:

Elegant fine dining experience

Located on first floor of clubhouse

Open feel overlooking the golf course

Exquisite gourmet menu featuring locally sourced ingredients

Open for dinner five days a week

3 Bars/Lounges:

Cocktail Lounge & Deck (adjacent to Fairway Restaurant)

Premium wines, spirits, and cocktails

Ideal setting for pre-dinner cocktails

Key Features & Amenities

Recreation & Wellness

Golf Facilities:

18-hole championship golf course (6,900 yards, par 71)

Built and maintained to USGA and European Tour standards

Driving range and practice facilities

Golf lessons and professional instruction available

Golf clubhouse with pro shop

Imari Wellness Spa & Nail Bar:

Full-service spa with rejuvenating treatments

Massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures

Deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy services

Professional wellness treatments

Sports & Recreation:

State-of-the-art fitness center with high-end equipment

Outdoor swimming pool with lush surroundings

7 murram tennis courts (2 floodlit for evening play)

2 squash courts

Lawn bowling green

Croquet facilities

Snooker tables

Mini golf facilities

Natural Beauty:

Magnificent views of Ngong Hills

Well-manicured gardens with mature indigenous trees

Flowering shrubs and seasonal blooms

Lakes, wetlands, and The Mulwa Dam

Rich birdlife and wildlife conservation areas

Nature trails and bird watching opportunities

Business Facilities

Conference & Meeting Facilities:

Conference center with 5 meeting rooms

Business center with full services

Computer and library services

Photocopying, binding, printing, and lamination

High-speed internet connectivity

Professional event coordination

Additional Services

24-hour front desk and concierge services

Manager on duty available 24/7

Laundry and dry cleaning services

Daily housekeeping

Free self-parking

Airport transfer arrangements

Bicycle tour information and rentals

Coffee/tea in common areas

Playground facilities for children

Event Types

Weddings and receptions

Corporate conferences and meetings

Private parties and social soirees

Charity fundraisers and galas

Corporate retreats and team building

Golf tournaments and sporting events

Anniversary celebrations

Birthday parties and celebrations

Business launches and networking events

Cultural and diplomatic events

Unique Selling Points

Built on Karen Blixen’s historic coffee plantation from “Out of Africa”

Kenya’s prettiest golf course with international acclaim

Host venue for Kenya Open (European Challenge Tour event)

Exclusive membership-based club maintaining prestigious atmosphere

Stunning backdrop of Ngong Hills at 6,000 feet altitude

Rich heritage dating back to 1937

Wetlands and dam conservation areas within the grounds

Mature coffee plantation trees still dominating parts of the course

World-class facilities meeting international standards

Unique event venues including wetlands and dam areas

One of Kenya’s most prestigious private members’ clubs

Guest Experience Highlights

“Set against the backdrop of the Ngong Hills, Karen Country Club is a sanctuary of natural beauty”

“The club’s well-manicured gardens, mature trees, and serene ambiance make it a popular venue for private events”

“Karen’s golf course is as pretty as a picture, its flourishing wildlife encouraged by an active policy of nature and wetlands conservation”

“The comfortable clubhouse is a perfect place to relax after a thoroughly enjoyable round”

Location Benefits

Located in affluent suburb of Karen, 12 miles south of Nairobi CBD

Close to Karen Blixen Museum (9-minute walk)

35 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

20 minutes from Wilson Airport

Easy access to major transportation routes

Prestigious neighborhood setting

Close to other high-end establishments and amenities

Scenic location with panoramic views of Ngong Hills

Accessibility Features

24-hour surveillance and access control

Fully monitored security systems

Sprinkler systems and smoke detectors

Evacuation systems and emergency plans

Professional staff assistance

Manager on duty available 24/7

Ground-level access to main facilities

Ample parking facilities

Awards & Recognition

WGA Winner 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

World Luxury Travel Awards Winner 2022

Nominated as Kenya’s Best Golf Course 2023

Nominated as Africa’s Best Golf Course for the first time

Host venue for Kenya Open (2004-2008, 2013-2016)

Featured in “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf” television series (1969)

Member of Kenya Golf Union (K.G.U) and Kenya Ladies Golf Union (K.L.G.U)

Ranked among Top 100 Golf Courses globally