The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

A Golfer’s Paradise in Naivasha, Kenya’s Scenic Heartland

Kenya is synonymous with thrilling safaris and diverse landscapes, offering everything from the sun-scorched savannahs of the Maasai Mara to the cool, forested slopes of Mount Kenya.

But nestled in the heart of the country, on the floor of the world’s most famous geological wonder, lies a different kind of paradise. The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort is an exclusive haven that combines world-class golf with breathtaking scenery and luxurious accommodation.

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🌄 An Aerial View of Luxury in Naivasha

Perched at nearly 7,000 feet (2,130m) on the Eburru Range in Naivasha, the resort offers a 360-degree view.

From this vantage point, you can gaze over the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha, the dormant crater of Mount Longonot, and the Aberdare Mountains.

The resort was voted Kenya’s Best Golf Resort in 2020, a testament to its exceptional facilities and stunning setting.

🏡 Accommodation: Rustic Elegance Meets Modern Comfort

Great Rift Valley Lodge — Naivasha

Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha offers a diverse range of accommodation to suit every traveler, from couples seeking a romantic getaway to families needing space and privacy.

🛏️ Lodge Rooms

Featuring 30 double, twin, and triple rooms, these offer a rustic charm with large four-poster beds and private balconies that perfectly frame the valley views.

🏔️ Longonot Villas

For more space, these stylish duplex villas offer deluxe suites and standard rooms with private gardens. They are designed for simple, sophisticated elegance.

🌄 Aberdare Villas

Choose between a Clifftop Villa for breathtaking mountain views or a Garden Villa set within natural landscaped terraces. These 2- and 3-bedroomed villas are perfect for a restorative stay in nature.

🏡 Chalets

Offering gorgeous views over the greens and ranges beyond, these charming, uniquely designed chalets come with fully equipped kitchens and are ideal for friends and family reunions.

⛳ The Course: A Championship Challenge at Altitude

Golf

Golf at Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort’s crown jewel is its 18-hole championship golf course.

Moreover, Thomas Fjastad designed it, and it opened in 2000.

It remains one of Kenya’s longest and most challenging courses.

Tree-lined fairways and several water hazards test even seasoned golfers.

🏌️ The Signature 17th Hole

The highlight of any round is the par-5 17th hole, the resort’s signature hole.

Measuring nearly 600 meters, it is one of the longest holes in the country, demanding power and precision, especially with the wind swirling around the escarpment.

🌟 Why Golf Here?

🏔️ Breathtaking Scenery — Every shot is played against a backdrop of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot, and the sprawling Rift Valley.
🦓 Unique Wildlife — It’s not uncommon to spot zebras grazing on the fairways or a variety of birdlife, including Fischer’s Lovebirds and Egyptian Geese, fluttering by the water features.
☀️ All-Weather Green — The course has a reliable irrigation system and is meticulously maintained, making it a fantastic golfing destination year-round.
🏌️ Learner Friendly — For beginners, the resort offers golf classes at affordable prices and has practice putting and chipping greens to develop your skills.

🦁 Beyond the Greens: Experiences and Safaris from Naivasha

Great Rift Valley Lodge is not just for golf enthusiasts.

It is a perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Rift Valley, and a great addition to a larger safari circuit. Its strategic location in Naivasha places you at the heart of Kenya’s most captivating landscapes.

Activities

🎯 On-Site Activities

🚙 Safari Drives

🥾 Hell’s Gate National Park — Famous for its walking safaris and towering cliffs, just 40 minutes from Naivasha.
🦩 Lake Nakuru National Park — A haven for flamingos and rhinos, is a two-hour drive.

🌿 Nature & Adventure

Guests can enjoy biking, hiking, horse riding, and tennis within the resort grounds.

💆 Relaxation

🏊 Heated outdoor pool
💆 Massage treatments
🍹 Well-landscaped gardens with a drink

Simply relax in the peaceful atmosphere.

💰 Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Rates

Resident Rates in Kshs and Non Resident Rates in US$

🇰🇪 East African Resident Rates

Quoted in Kenya Shillings (KSH)

🟡 High Season

📅 Dates: 1–30 June
🛏️ Lodge Rooms: Single 18,300 · Double 24,400 · Triple 34,160 · Child 6,100
🛏️ Executive Rooms: Single 28,600 · Double 37,600

🔴 Peak Season

📅 Dates: 1 July – 31 October 2025
🛏️ Lodge Rooms: Single 19,950 · Double 26,600 · Triple 37,240 · Child 6,650
🛏️ Executive Rooms: Single 29,850 · Double 39,800

🟡 High Season

📅 Dates: 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2025
🛏️ Lodge Rooms: Single 18,300 · Double 24,400 · Triple 34,160 · Child 6,100
🛏️ Executive Rooms: Single 28,600 · Double 37,600

🎄 Festival Season

📅 Dates: 23 December – 2 January 2026
🛏️ Lodge Rooms: Single 24,300 · Double 32,400 · Triple 35,360 · Child 8,100
🛏️ Executive Rooms: Single 36,400 · Double 48,600

👨‍👩‍👧 Child Policy

👨‍👩‍👧 2 Adults + 1 Child = Double rate + 50% of half double rate.
👤 1 Adult + 1 Child = Single rate.
👤 1 Adult + 2 Children = Double rate.
👨‍👩‍👧 2 Children sharing own room = 75% of double rate.
👨‍👩‍👧 3 Children sharing own room = Double rate.
👤 1 Child in own room = Single rate.

🌍 Non-Resident Rates

Quoted in US$

🟡 High Season

📅 Dates: 2 Jan – 31 March 2026
🛏️ Lodge/Twin Villa: Double $440** · Single **$330
🛏️ Junior Suite: Double $890** · Single **$670

🟢 Low Season

📅 Dates: 1 April – 30 June 2026
🛏️ Lodge/Twin Villa: Double $365** · Single **$275
🛏️ Junior Suite: Double $815** · Single **$610

🔴 Peak Season

📅 Dates: 1 July – 31 October 2026
🛏️ Lodge/Twin Villa: Double $550** · Single **$415
🛏️ Junior Suite: Double $950** · Single **$710

🟡 High Season

📅 Dates: 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2026
🛏️ Lodge/Twin Villa: Double $440** · Single **$330
🛏️ Junior Suite: Double $890** · Single **$670

🎄 Festive Season

📅 Dates: 23 Dec – 1 Jan 2027
🛏️ Lodge/Twin Villa: Double $485** · Single **$365
🛏️ Junior Suite: Double $855** · Single **$645

✅ Rates Include

☕ Early morning tea/coffee
🍳 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍰 Afternoon tea
🍽️ Dinner
🧾 VAT, catering levy and service charge

❌ Rates Exclude

🛎️ Room service charges
👕 Laundry
🍷 Drinks
🍽️ Extra meals and packed lunch boxes
🚙 Transport

📝 Please Note

👨‍👩‍👧 Adventurers’ Club membership is free for children between the ages of 4–18 years and offers educational and eco-friendly activities at all our properties.
🧭 Young Rangers’ course available at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort.
💵 All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are subject to change with no prior notice depending on taxes, government levies and fuel increment.

❌ Cancellation and Reduction in Number Policy

🟡 Between 60 and 46 days from noon on the date of accommodation — 20% of the total costs will be charged.
🟠 Between 46 and 36 days from noon on the date of accommodation — 36% of the total costs will be charged.
🔴 Between 35 and 31 days from noon on the date of accommodation — 60% of the total costs will be charged.
🚫 Between 30 days and a no-show — 100% of the total costs will be charged.

🗺️ Beyond Kenya Safaris’ Rift Valley Circuit

The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort is a vital part of the safari circuit.

Its central location in Naivasha makes it an ideal stopover between the Maasai Mara and destinations like Samburu or the Aberdares. We recommend combining your stay here with visits to our other partner properties to experience the full diversity of Kenya’s Rift Valley.

🏨 A Heritage of Hospitality: Sister Properties of Heritage Hotels East Africa

The Great Rift Valley Lodge is part of the prestigious Heritage Hotels East Africa collection, a renowned group with over 20 years of experience in offering exceptional first-class service.

🌍 The Group’s Iconic Properties Include

🏕️ Intrepids Camps
🏖️ Voyager Resorts
🏕️ Explorers
🦩 Nakuru

🦁 The Famous Intrepids Camps

Experience classic safari luxury at the Mara Intrepids Camp in the Maasai Mara, recently honored by Condé Nast Traveler readers as a top Kenyan property, or the Samburu Intrepids Camp in the dramatic northern landscapes.

Both offer family-friendly tents and secluded honeymoon options.

🎯 Nearby Attractions

🚤 Lake Naivasha — Boat rides, birdwatching, hippo viewing.
🧗 Hell’s Gate National Park — Rock climbing, cycling, and geothermal springs.
🥾 Mount Longonot — Day hikes to the crater rim.
🦒 Crescent Island — Walking safaris among giraffes and zebras.
🦁 Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary — Private game drives and bush walks.

✈️ Getting There

🚙 By Road — Around 2 hours from Nairobi via the Mai Mahiu or Naivasha routes.
✈️ By Air — Charter flights land at the resort’s private airstrip, with transfers arranged by the lodge.

📋 Making a Booking

🕑 Check-in — From 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
🕙 Check-out — From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

🔍 Similar Options Nearby

💆 Enashipai Resort & Spa — Luxury wellness retreat on Lake Naivasha.
🦒 Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge — Family-friendly lodge with wildlife in the gardens.
🏡 Naivasha Kongoni Lodge — Intimate cottages with lake access.
🐆 Chui Lodge — Boutique luxury lodge inside a private wildlife sanctuary.

🏆 Why Choose Beyond Kenya Safaris?

At Beyond Kenya Safaris, we curate bespoke travel experiences that combine the best of Kenya’s attractions.

By choosing to visit the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort in Naivasha with us, you’ll have seamless access to our network of sister properties, ensuring a well-rounded and unforgettable safari adventure.