Vipingo Ridge — Baobab & PGA Residences
Kilifi & Vipingo · Kenya Coast · Kenya
East Africa's only PGA-standard course, on a 2,500-acre coastal estate with its own airstrip and beach club.
- From (pp/night)
- $560
- Green fee
- $160
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
Home course — Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab Course
On site — walk to the first tee·Handicap 0–12 · full championship test
- Front nine
- 3,662 yds
- Back nine
- 3,518 yds
- Average hole
- 399 yds
- Difficulty
- Tough
Paspalum fairways and greens (salt tolerant) · Sea level — expect standard carry with coastal wind
Best holes
- 2Par 4 · 399 ydsElevated tee with the escarpment behind the flag — the view of the round.
- 7Par 3 · 219 ydsLong par 3 played into the prevailing afternoon wind.
- 18Par 5 · 579 ydsWater short and left of a raised green; take one extra club.
Amenities
- Private pool or plunge pool
- Signature spa
- Private chef & butler
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wellness studio
- Chauffeur & valet
- Dedicated concierge
- Private dining
- Beach access
- Watersports desk
- Walk to the first tee
- Golfer's early breakfast
- PGA championship 18
- Second 9-hole Vipingo course
- Private airstrip
- Beach club
- Buggies & caddies
- Golf academy
Golfer reviews
Scores from travellers we have sent to Vipingo Ridge — Baobab & PGA Residences, with the honest pros and cons of playing here.
4.8
58 reviews
- Guiding
- 4.8
- Location
- 5.0
- Food
- 4.7
- Service
- 4.9
- Value
- 4.5
- Course quality
- 5.0
94% recommend
Pros
- • Course on site — first tee is a short walk
- • Full 18-hole championship layout
- • Genuine test for low handicaps
- • Beach and reef time between rounds
Worth knowing
- • Handicap certificate often requested
- • Humidity makes afternoon rounds hard work
Wildlife on our doorstep
Staff arranged a dhow sunset cruise at short notice; the whole stay felt effortless. Having our own guide, chef and vehicle made it feel completely private.
Lucia F. · India · Couple · stayed September
Would return tomorrow
Vipingo Ridge — Baobab & PGA Residences is right on the sand — snorkelling straight off the beach and calm, warm water all week. Having our own guide, chef and vehicle made it feel completely private.
Tom & Ella · UAE · Solo · stayed December
Faultless service
Vipingo Ridge — Baobab & PGA Residences is right on the sand — snorkelling straight off the beach and calm, warm water all week. Having our own guide, chef and vehicle made it feel completely private.
Lucia F. · Kenya · Photography · stayed August
Location & tee-time distance
Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab Course is on the property — you walk to the first tee.
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