Fairmont The Norfolk
Nairobi National Park · Nairobi & Central Kenya · Kenya
Colonial-era landmark hotel with reciprocal play at Royal Nairobi, the oldest club in East Africa (founded 1906).
- From (pp/night)
- $320
- Green fee
- $80
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
Home course — Royal Nairobi Golf Club
15 minutes to the first tee·Handicap 12–28 · enjoyable for most club players
- Front nine
- 3,290 yds
- Back nine
- 3,160 yds
- Average hole
- 358 yds
- Difficulty
- Balanced
Kikuyu fairways, bent-grass greens · 1,500–1,900m — the ball carries roughly 8–10% further
Best holes
- 4Par 4 · 358 ydsWater short and left of a raised green; take one extra club.
- 10Par 3 · 197 ydsSignature hole — the tee shot has to carry a valley of indigenous bush.
- 18Par 5 · 519 ydsDogleg around an acacia grove — position off the tee beats distance.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Spa & massage
- Fine dining
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
- 24h room service
- Private transfers
- Concierge
- Game drives arranged
- Sundowner terrace
- Scheduled tee-time transfers
- Reciprocal club access
- Green fees & caddies arranged
- Club hire
- Early breakfast for dawn tee times
Golfer reviews
Scores from travellers we have sent to Fairmont The Norfolk, with the honest pros and cons of playing here.
4.9
174 reviews
- Guiding
- 5.0
- Location
- 4.9
- Food
- 4.9
- Service
- 4.9
- Value
- 4.8
- Course quality
- 4.9
86% recommend
Pros
- • Quick 15-minute transfer to the tee, arranged for you
- • Full 18-hole championship layout
- • Forgiving enough for mixed-ability groups
- • Altitude adds roughly 8–10% carry
Worth knowing
- • Big hitters may find it short off the back tees
- • Early tee times are cold before the sun burns off
- • Tee times depend on the club's visitor sheet
Would return tomorrow
Perfect first and last night — they even stored our bags while we were in the bush. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
James O. · Kenya · Couple · stayed October
Exactly as described
Perfect first and last night — they even stored our bags while we were in the bush. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Grace N. · Germany · Solo · stayed July
Guiding was the highlight
Perfect first and last night — they even stored our bags while we were in the bush. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Lucia F. · Australia · Solo · stayed August
Location & tee-time distance
11 km / 15 minutes from Fairmont The Norfolk to the first tee at Royal Nairobi Golf Club.
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