Katameya Heights Golf
Katameya Heights is Cairo's grand inland golf address, a 27 hole resort laid out by French architect Yves Bureau and opened in 1997. The championship 18 plays to a par of 72 at around 6,800 yards, set among lakes and mature planting on the city's eastern edge.
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The verdict
Katameya Heights is the course that brought championship golf to greater Cairo. Yves Bureau conceived the 27 hole complex and it opened in 1997, anchoring an upscale residential and tennis resort on the eastern fringe of the city. For visitors it is the natural place to play near the capital, a polished, parkland style test that feels a world away from the dust and traffic just beyond the gates.
The championship 18 runs to a par of 72 at about 6,800 yards, with water and well grown trees giving the holes definition and shade that the desert location would not otherwise allow. A separate nine hole course adds flexibility for a quick round or a warm up, while the resort's clubhouse, tennis and dining make it a comfortable full day base. As a Cairo golf fix between visits to the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, it is hard to better.
Katameya Heights at a glance
- Opened
- 1997
- Designer
- Yves Bureau
- Holes
- 27
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,800 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026 from GolfPass, Top 100 Golf Courses and the Albrecht Golf Guide. Katameya Heights is a 27 hole Yves Bureau resort whose championship 18 plays to par 72 at about 6,800 yards, with a nine hole par 35 course alongside. Green fees vary by season and package, so treat any quoted figure as indicative for 2026 and always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Bureau's design leans on water and trees, both rare luxuries in this landscape. Lakes thread through the routing and come into play on several of the stronger holes, asking for a committed carry or a sensible lay up, while the mature planting tightens the lines and frames the greens. The result is a course that feels lush and contained rather than exposed and desert wide.
With 27 holes the resort can present different championship combinations, so the exact card varies, but the test is consistent: position off the tee, a clear head around the water, and a steady putter on greens that run true. It rewards the thinking golfer more than the bomber, and the forward tees make it perfectly playable for a mixed group or a family.
Conditioning is a point of pride here, kept green through the Cairo heat, and the practice facilities and clubhouse are among the best in Egypt. For a traveling golfer it is the most convenient quality round near the capital, and the obvious city counterpoint to the Red Sea resort courses down the coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Residential golf and tennis resort that accepts visiting golfers; book through the resort or a tour operator, with weekday tee times easiest to secure |
| Green fee | Rates vary by season and whether you are a resort or hotel guest; treat any figure as indicative for 2026 and confirm current pricing when you reserve |
| Handicap | No strict handicap barrier for visitor play; standard golf etiquette and attire are expected |
| On the day | Carts are available and useful in the heat; bring sun protection and water, and a collared shirt is expected |
| Getting there | New Cairo, on the eastern edge of the city, within easy reach of the center and Cairo International Airport |
| Best months | The cooler half of the year, roughly October to April, is most comfortable; play early in midsummer to beat the heat |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the resort and leading databases; pricing and policy change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
New Cairo and the nearby districts hold a growing cluster of business and resort hotels that put you within a short drive of the first tee, handy if you want to combine golf with the city. For sightseeing, a base closer to the Nile or Giza keeps the Pyramids and the museums within reach, with Katameya Heights an easy run across the city for a morning round.
For a fuller Egyptian golf week, the course pairs naturally with the Red Sea resorts, where Madinat Makadi at Makadi Bay and the Cascades at Soma Bay offer championship golf by the water, and El Gouna sits north of Hurghada. A few days in Cairo followed by a Red Sea leg makes a balanced trip of history, beach and golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Katameya Heights.
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We arrange the golf at Katameya Heights, pair it with the Red Sea courses at Soma Bay and Makadi Bay, and book the Cairo and resort lodging around them, with the Pyramids and a Nile leg if you want them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Katameya Heights questions
Who designed Katameya Heights?
Katameya Heights was conceived by French golf architect Yves Bureau and opened in 1997. He laid out the 27 hole complex on the eastern edge of Cairo.
How many holes does Katameya Heights have?
Katameya Heights has 27 holes: a championship 18 playing to par 72 at about 6,800 yards, plus a separate nine hole course playing to par 35 at around 2,985 yards.
Where is Katameya Heights?
The resort sits on the eastern edge of Cairo, in the New Cairo area, within easy reach of the city center and Cairo International Airport.
Can visitors play Katameya Heights?
Yes. Katameya Heights is a residential golf and tennis resort that accepts visiting golfers. Book through the resort or a tour operator and confirm the current green fee and tee times directly before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.