The Karen Country Club offers to its members an ultra-modern gym equipped with high end fitness equipment and energizing audio visual equipment including a cardio fitness zone.
The facility is manned by highly experienced and internationally certified fitness trainers who offer both group fitness training as well as personal training in a professional and fun environment.
Gymkhana Department
The facility also offers: computerized fitness testing, personalized exercise programming, personal training, variety of fitness activities that includes strength training, muscle development, stretch & flexibility training as well as cardio fitness development, Nutrition and weight management advisory services as well as a contact physiotherapist for those who need physiotherapy treatments.
Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 6.00 am – 9.00 pm
Weekends &
Public Holidays: 7.30 am – 7.30 pm
Fitness Class
The fitness facility has a large airy aerobics studio with suspended wooden floor offering a variety of fun and challenging group fitness classes that includes: Zumba fitness, Rumba Afro-fusion fitness, Tae-bo, body conditioning, body pump, high-low aerobics, step classes, Yoga, tabata and Ball & mart Pilates among other group fitness programs. The different classes are offered at different times based on the advertised studio program.
Swimming Pool
The elegant and spacious Pool area is a place for relaxation and unwinding as well as a fun place for children. Facilities by the pool area includes: a heated swimming pool, a separate children changing room for boys and girls, Miami sun beds for sunbathing & relaxation, a large screen plasma TV offering news and sporting channels, Pool tables, table tennis, a bouncing castle, children`s playground with a modern and safe playground facilities, a bar & a kitchen.
Some of the services offered at the pool include swimming lessons, aqua-fitness and swimming coach. The pool area is also ideal for children’s parties, company Cocktails and BBQ, business luncheons, wedding receptions, private parties & other events.
Squash
Karen Club has two well maintained squash courts, opened in 1975 and arguably one of the best squash complex in Kenya today. The courts host a number of competitions which include the Milligan cup competition, inter club league matches and Karen closed championship.
The courts offers coaching lesson by a resident coach and a spurring partner for those who want a competitive challenge. The lessons are offered by Joseph who is a member of the Kenya National Squash team and has represented the country in many international competitions like the Commonwealth games.
Tennis
The Club has 7 murram tennis courts, two of which are floodlit. The section hosts a number of tennis competitions for members throughout the year, some of which coincide with the major grand slums like the French open and Wimbledon.
In addition to competitions, the section also offer tennis lessons, clinics and workshops meant to promote the game of tennis. Juniour tennis programs and camps are also available. The courts are manned by 6 court attendants who assist members as they enjoy the game.
Bowling Greens
The club has a beautiful bowling green with its own clubhouse, situated at the west end of the car park. All members of the club over the age of 12 years are entitled and welcome to use the facility, subject only to the rules of the sport and the byelaws of the bowls section. Initial fees are covered by each member’s annual gymkhana subscription. Coaching is available for both beginners and the more experienced bowlers.
Bowling Greens Hours
Tuesday: 9.30am for 9.45am start
Thursday: 15.45pm for 16.00pm start
Saturday: 13.45pm for 14.00pm start
Sunday: 9.30am for 9.45am start
Other Sports
Hockey
The Club has a hockey team. Hockey practice and games takes place every Monday from 5.20 pm -7.00 pm. All members are free to join the hockey session on the hockey pitch on court 6 & 7 of the tennis court.
Football
We have a football team that practices twice a week on Wednesdays from 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm and Saturdays from 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm. All members are welcomed to join the team and attend practice sessions and play in organized competitions
Snooker Room
The Snooker room is located on the lower floor of the main club house and adjacent to the ladies golf changing room. The expansive snooker room has 2 snooker tables for snooker enthusiasts who want to enjoy a competitive game in the evenings. The area is open to all members and their guest who knows how to play the game.
Pool table and Table Tennis
The Club has a pool table and table tennis by the pool side. Members and their guests are free to enjoy a game of pool or table tennis at no cost