Golf club? Check. Beach wear? Check. Vipingo Ridge beckons
A view of Vipingo Ridge golf course. It has an 18-hole golf course, executive villas, conference rooms and private beach for guests who want privacy. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- And this is because it boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, designed by European Tour director and former Kenya Open Champion David Jones.
- The Baobab course has been rated as one of the best in the region not just because of its serene views but the challenges it offers to golfers.
- The Sundowner Bar, not far from the Clubhouse, offers a vantage view to watch the amazing sunsets over the Chodari Hills while enjoying a cool drink and a pizza from the wood fired pizza oven.
Vipingo Ridge is a destination for everyone who enjoys the best life has to offer.
Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya’s North Coast, Vipingo Ridge combines a range of elements of luxury living together in one, gated resort.
The estate was once part of a large local sisal estate.
But now, indigenous baobab trees dot the area with their sculptural beauty.
A conservancy area neighbours the property and is home to wildlife, including rare East Africa birds like the migratory Wooly Necked Stork.
Those familiar with the name Vipingo Ridge will immediately associate it with golf.
And this is because it boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, designed by European Tour director and former Kenya Open Champion David Jones.
The Baobab course has been rated as one of the best in the region not just because of its serene views but the challenges it offers to golfers.
The Kaskazi and Kusi monsoon winds can be a nightmare to golfers who want to take long shots. But even on a bad day, this course will be one to remember and treasure.
The layout is stunning with African bush and the Chodari hills on one side and the Kenyan Coast on the other.
Lakes and streams, surrounded by rocks, plants and trees, meander around the course, adding to its beauty.
Overlooking the 9th and 18th hole is an exquisite club house. To sit on the verandah and enjoy the scenery is an uplifting experience. The clubhouse offers caddy service, golf buggies, club hire and a pro shop with all a golfer needs, including branded golf shirts and caps.
Vipingo Ridge has a number of well-appointed and equipped villas with views of the Indian Ocean.
For adventure lovers, there is plenty to do in the surrounding lakes and woodland areas.
For instance, there is a nature trail to explore.
Horse riding, swimming, and tennis are other options. The Sundowner Bar, not far from the Clubhouse, offers a vantage view to watch the amazing sunsets over the Chodari Hills while enjoying a cool drink and a pizza from the wood fired pizza oven.
Sea, sun and sand is provided for at the Private Beach Club about 15 minutes away from the Clubhouse. The sandy beach is deserted and ideal for beach walkers.
Golfer or non-golfer, this estate is certainly worth a visit. The daily Safarilink flight to Vipingo Ridge’s private airstrip makes the journey hassle free. Take the flight now.
