Boabab Course

Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort

Vipingo, Kilifi, KE
Public
18 holesPar 7274.9/131

About this course

Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort sits along Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline north of Mombasa, near the town of Kilifi. The Boabab course, designed by David Jones, occupies terrain that combines coastal topography with the region's distinctive vegetation, including the ancient baobab trees that give the course its name. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and ocean views that characterize this stretch of the Kenyan coast. Jones routed the course through a landscape that reflects the transitional zone between coastal plain and inland plateau. Players encounter holes that move through indigenous bush and open corridors, with the design working around existing trees and natural features rather than imposing a heavily manufactured character. The coastal setting brings steady breezes into play, particularly on holes with exposure to the ocean side. Vipingo Ridge operates as a resort destination that attracts both international visitors and golfers from Nairobi and other Kenyan cities. The facility includes residential development alongside its golf amenities, serving a mix of holiday players and members. The location offers access to Kenya's coastal attractions while providing a golf experience distinct from the country's highland courses around Nairobi. The Boabab course represents one of the more established coastal golf options in East Africa, where the game has a long colonial history but where modern resort golf development remains relatively limited compared to other international beach destinations.

Quick facts

Location
Vipingo, Kilifi, KE
Access
Public
Year built
2009
Designer
David Jones
Holes
18
Par
72
Difficulty
74.9/131

Getting there

The journey to Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort begins at Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kenya's coastal gateway, where the Indian Ocean breeze first greets arrivals from Nairobi or beyond. From the terminal, a northbound drive of roughly forty minutes traces the coastline along the Mombasa-Malindi highway, passing through vibrant roadside villages and stands of coconut palms before turning inland toward the Kilifi plateau. The landscape gradually rises from sea level into rolling terrain dotted with ancient baobabs, and the final approach reveals sweeping views across the resort's twin courses and the turquoise expanse of the ocean beyond - a dramatic transition from the bustle of the coast to the serene exclusivity of Vipingo Ridge.

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Common questions about Boabab at Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Boabab was designed by David Jones.

Yes. Boabab at Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Boabab is 72.

The slope rating at Boabab is 131.

Boabab is a 18-hole course.

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