Location
The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort enjoys one of the most spectacular views in all of Africa. A short drive from the well-maintained Pan African Highway, the lodge is just one-anda-half hours’ drive from Nairobi – or a 30-minute flight to its own all-weather airstrip. Its location midway between Samburu and the Maasai Mara makes this the perfect stopover between the country’s wildest game reserves – and an ideal alternative to a night in a city hotel.
The lodge sits at about 7,000 feet, from which elevation it enjoys magnificent views to the west and east. The vistas stretch from the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha to the jagged volcanic crater of Mount Longonot and, beyond, the
sloping shoulders of the Aberdare Mountains – Kenya’s most important watershed.
Accommodation
The Great Rift Valley Lodge offers 21 twin and nine double rooms, all with private balconies overlooking the spectacular expanse of the Rift Valley. The rooms are located in spacious two- and three-storey blocks, and are beautifully furnished with large fourposter beds, handmade wooden furniture, and modern en suite bathrooms. Several of the rooms have interlinking doors that convert them into spacious family suites.
Alternative accommodation is available in a series of homely private cottages and luxurious villas overlooking the golf course, with two, three or four bedrooms, all modern amenities, and the same magnificent views throughout.
Facilities
- 2 restaurants serving homemade
- table d’hôte cuisine and al fresco
- continental lunches
- 3 fully-equipped and professionally
- serviced conference rooms for 150,
- 80 or 50 people and a boardroom
- for groups of up to 20
- Luxurious lounge bar with
- sunset terrace
- 18-hole championship golf
- course, driving range, practice
- greens and pro shop
- Panoramic freeform swimming
- pool with private sunbathing
- garden and kids’ pool
- Two clay tennis courts
- Gift shop with ‘safari essentials’
- All-weather airstrip on site
- Mains electricity with
- generator backup.
Services
- Welcome drinks for all guests on arrival Safes deposit boxes for guests’ valuables
- Full daily laundry and valet services
- Reliable telephone communications
- E-mail/Internet, fax & photocopy services
- Foreign currency exchange at reception
- Mineral water and repellent in rooms
- Resident nurse on 24-hour call.
Activities
Escorted game and bird walks in Eburru forest Boating and birdwatching on Lake Naivasha Guided horse riding and mountain biking Trips to the world-famous bird reserves on the shores of lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru Day trips to Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru park.
Child oriented game walks, treasure hunts and games with our famous Adventurers’ Club Bush breakfasts and romantic
sundowners with one of the grandest views on earth Astronomy with our trained resident naturalist
