Magical Kenya Open

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Sports & AdventureNairobi
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceNairobi's high altitude is the tournament's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Magical Kenya Open in Nairobi

A professional golf tournament founded in 1967, now part of the DP World Tour under its Magical Kenya sponsorship title, held each February at Karen Country Club in Nairobi. Nairobi's roughly 1,850-meter altitude makes golf balls travel notably further than at sea level, forcing international players to adjust their game, while the tournament's 2.7 million US dollar prize purse reflects its standing as a genuine top-tier DP World Tour event.

The Magical Kenya Open is a professional golf tournament founded in 1967 and known historically as the Kenya Open, now carrying its Magical Kenya sponsorship title as part of the DP World Tour, Europe's top-tier professional men's golf circuit.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Nairobi's high altitude is the tournament's most distinctive physical feature, with thinner air sending golf balls significantly further than at sea-level courses, requiring visiting professionals to recalibrate club selection in ways unfamiliar from most other stops on the DP World Tour calendar

02

The mystery stays covered

As one of Africa's longest-running professional golf tournaments, now well past its fifth decade, it uniquely combines Kenya's national tourism branding with genuine top-tier international sporting competition each February

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Karen Country Club venue and Nairobi's altitude-affected play are the tournament's consistent defining features every February edition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside its Magical Kenya tourism-board sponsorship title tying golf competition to national tourism promotion

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Nairobi to work differently.

What to wear

Smart-casual golf attire is appropriate for spectators at Karen Country Club, including collared shirts and comfortable walking shoes suited to following play across the course; sun...

Safety

At Magical Kenya Open, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Nairobi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 EOpen in Google Maps

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Nearest airportNBO — Jomo Kenyatta
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Nairobi to work differently.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Nairobi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nairobi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nairobi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual golf attire is appropriate for spectators at Karen Country Club, including collared shirts and comfortable walking shoes suited to following play across the course; sun protection is important given Nairobi's strong equatorial sun.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kenya and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Magical Kenya Open?

Magical Kenya Open is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Magical Kenya Open take place?

The festival is listed in Nairobi, Kenya. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmagicalkenyaopen.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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