Golf Breaks & Holidays in Egypt

Egypt offers two distinct styles of golf holiday, combining relaxed resort golf on the Red Sea with a more varied, city-based experience in Cairo.

This makes it a flexible destination, suitable for both straightforward stays and more tailored itineraries.

Red Sea Golf Holidays – Soma Bay, Makadi Bay & El Gouna

The Red Sea is the most established golf region in Egypt, known for its warm climate, coastal settings and easy, resort-based format.

Golf here is centred around a select group of high-quality courses, supported by beachfront hotels and short, straightforward transfers.

In Soma Bay, golf is focused around a well-regarded championship course set along the coastline, combined with a selection of high-end resorts.

Nearby Makadi Bay adds further depth to the region, with its own championship layout at Madinat Makadi Golf, alongside a wide choice of resort hotels.

Further north, El Gouna offers a more developed resort town feel, with golf at both El Gouna Golf Club and Ancient Sands Golf Club, as well as a marina, restaurants and a broader range of accommodation. It provides a slightly more social and flexible alternative to the quieter resort areas.

Across the Red Sea, golf is easy to plan, with short transfers, consistent conditions and a relaxed pace of play, making it particularly well suited to winter sun breaks.

Cairo Golf Holidays – Championship Golf & City Experience

Cairo offers a very different style of golf holiday, combining a strong selection of courses with the scale and energy of one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Most golf is based in New Cairo, where a cluster of courses allows for a multi-round itinerary with short transfers between rounds. These include Katameya Dunes Golf Club, Katameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort, Mirage City Golf Club and Madinaty Golf Club, forming the core of most golf stays.

Beyond this, Uptown Cairo Golf Club sits in the Mokattam Hills, offering a more elevated layout.

Further west, courses such as New Giza Golf Club, Palm Hills Golf Club, Allegria Golf Club and Dreamland Golf Course add variety across the wider city.

A round at Gezira Golf Club in central Cairo provides a completely different experience, with a historic, more traditional layout set within the city itself.

Cairo is best suited to those looking for a more varied itinerary, combining golf with sightseeing and a broader overall experience.

Choosing Between the Red Sea and Cairo

The Red Sea is ideal for a more relaxed, resort-style golf holiday, where everything is close at hand and the focus is on ease and consistency.

Cairo, by contrast, suits those looking for a more dynamic trip, with a wider range of courses and the opportunity to explore beyond the golf itself.

Many golfers choose one or the other, but Egypt also lends itself to combining both, creating a trip that balances resort relaxation with a more varied city experience.

Best Time to Visit

Egypt is a year-round golf destination, but the most popular period is from October to April, when temperatures are warm and comfortable for playing.

The Red Sea tends to feel slightly more temperate due to coastal breezes, while Cairo can be hotter, particularly in peak summer months. Early tee times are recommended during the warmer periods.