
Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) Course
Mena House Oberoi Golf Course
About this course
The Mena House Oberoi Golf Course sits in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Giza, making it one of the most historically and visually distinctive golf settings in the world. The course occupies land adjacent to the historic Mena House Hotel, a former royal hunting lodge that has hosted dignitaries and travelers since the late 19th century. Golf has been played on this site for over a century, with the current layout reflecting modifications made over decades to accommodate the unique constraints and opportunities of its location. The routing works around the archaeological significance of the surrounding area, with the pyramids providing a constant backdrop across much of the property. The terrain is relatively flat, characteristic of the Nile River valley, with mature trees—many dating to the original palace gardens—providing definition and shade. Water features and strategic bunkering add challenge to what might otherwise be a straightforward layout given the topography. The course serves both hotel guests and local members, functioning as a rare oasis of greenery in the desert environment of greater Cairo. Playing conditions can vary with Egypt's climate, particularly during the hot summer months, though the cooler season offers more comfortable golf. The alternate tees provide flexibility in length and difficulty, allowing the course to accommodate players of different abilities while preserving the essential character of each hole and maintaining the singular experience of playing golf in view of one of the ancient world's most iconic monuments.
Quick facts
- Location
- Giza, EG
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1899
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 4,861 metres
Getting there
The journey to Mena House Oberoi Golf Course begins at Cairo International Airport, a major gateway less than an hour's drive northeast across the sprawling capital. From the airport, the route traces the Nile's eastern bank before crossing westward into Giza, where the urban density gradually yields to the monumental plateau that has drawn travelers for millennia. As you approach along Al-Ahram Street - the Pyramids Road - the Great Pyramid of Khufu rises into view, and the final turn delivers you to the gates of Mena House itself, a 19th-century palace hotel pressed against the very edge of antiquity, where golf and the Giza Necropolis share the same improbable horizon.

FAQ
Common questions about Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) at Mena House Oberoi Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) at Mena House Oberoi Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) is 68.
Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) plays 4,861 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Mena House Oberoi (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.

