Serengeti Golf Course nears completion, poised to attract global tourney

THE Africa Golf Confederation (AGC) is placing significant hope in the upcoming Serengeti Golf Course at Fort Ikoma as a premier venue for international golf tournaments in Tanzania.

The Director of Africa Golf Confederation (AGC), Chris Martin, highlighted that the collaboration with the Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) aims to bring European Tours to Tanzania.

“The 18-hole Serengeti Golf Course, set against a backdrop of stunning wilderness, is perfectly suited for this purpose,” he stated, noting that Kenya has successfully hosted European Tours for the past six years. Martin highlighted the unique experience the Serengeti course promises, where golfers can play amidst real wildlife—a first-of-its-kind experience globally.

“But the concept of hosting the international golf tours in Serengeti, will attract almost all affluent golfers from around the globe, imagine playing in real wilderness complete with wild animals, this will be the first experience of nature in the world,” the director pointed out.

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Construction of the course is over 65 per cent complete, managed by TANAPA Investment (Company) Limited, with a projected length of 7.065 kilometres.

The 450-acre course will include an airstrip, a clubhouse, and luxury cottages overlooking the famous Serengeti National Park, which attracts nearly 400,000 tourists annually.

Once completed, this 18-hole course will not only be among the longest in the world but also cater to elite golfers seeking an extraordinary tee-off experience with nature.

The initiative is spearheaded by the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) Board of Trustees, under the leadership of retired General George Waitara. The total investment for the project is estimated at USD 3.7 million (over 9.5bn/-).

Accessibility remains a priority, with the nearby Fort Ikoma airstrip and a new 5.2-kilometre road enhancing connectivity.

Additionally, Zachariah Edward who oversees the works at Fort Ikoma explained that the project includes construction of a powerhouse, for energy supply, drilling of two deep water holes, each with the capacity of producing 22 million litres, equipped with solar-powered pumps, complete with panels and batteries.