Located near the small town of Usa River, a 30 minute drive from both the city of Arusha and the Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will discover Kilimanjaro Golf Club (branded Kiligolf), the first 18-hole championship golf course in Tanzania. The course is geared to host local and international golf events, tournaments and club nights. . Access to the estate is by a 6 km well-maintained murram road, which leads off the highway running from Arusha to Moshi.

The presentation of the course is highly unique, with each hole blending effortlessly in to the natural canvas of the terrain. Indigenous plants, native grasses and trees add to the individuality of the landscape, providing golfers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The greens are large, with subtle changes in elevation as the location demands. All are built to USGA specification; the accepted standard for high quality surfaces throughout the world.

Bunkers have been strategically placed to allow golfers a fair route to the fairways and greens.The clubhouse itself sits slightly raised above fairway and green levels. At the nearby driving range, players can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro whilst practicing their shots.

“The first nine tees off just beside the clubhouse with the very first green bordering a lake surrounded by acacias. The second hole runs the length of one of the largest lakes on the course, of which the various levels are separated by small waterfalls and cascades.

The course then loops around to its highest point before returning to the club at the ninth; a beautiful and demanding par five, played along the stream on the left with an option to lay up for two or aim for the green across the lake.

The second nine runs around the lower part of the estate, with some dramatic natural water features along the furrow, expanding into long and strategically placed lakes at the 11th, 12th and 13th. The final hole, a real risk-versus-reward par three, requires a bold approach to a wonderful island green.” David Jones, Golf Course Designer

The championship course has been designed to accommodate all abilities. With four sets of tees at each hole, it can be played at a championship length of approximately 6,500m down to a gentler 5,400m.

KiliGolf has policy of employing only staff from neighbouring villages where there are very few job opportunities. The caddies are part of the training program tenable at the club.

The bustling city of Arusha lies 25km beyond KiliGolf. Shops, banks, bureau de change, hotels, restaurants and markets are all available in the city. There are a number of places to stay on the Kilimanjaro golf course.

A full range of medical facilities are available in Arusha, including the Aga Khan Clinic and the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. Medical Air Rescue services are also available for a reasonable prepaid fee. 

Golfers can go for shopping and leisure at Njiro Shopping Centre, in a recently developed suburb of Arusha, where has a modern supermarket, a cinema complex, several restaurants and a selection of shops. Nakumatt, on the other side of Arusha, is one of the largest supermarket’s in Arusha providing a variety of food (fruit, vegetables, a bakery, a meat counter), electronics and school supplies conveniently under one roof. If you are looking for a more traditional shopping experience, head to the open air market, where you can buy just about anything from fresh fruit and vegetables to clothing, footwear and local handicrafts.

There are a range of hotels that cater for international and domestic tourist and business visitors. The city’s many restaurants serve a variety of tasty foods from African specialties to international cuisine. Popular choices include African barbecue, Italian, Ethiopian, Indian and Chinese restaurants.

Further still, there is an air strip for light aircrafts is currently under construction on the estate. The strip will be 1,500m in length and will provide an alternate option for people traveling to and from Tanzania’s National Parks and other destinations.

For golf reservations and event inquiries, please contact: email:club@kiligolf.com