Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
Lake Naivasha · Nairobi & Central Kenya · Kenya
A dramatic Rift-edge layout 2,000m up, with Mount Longonot filling the skyline and drives that carry forever.
- From (pp/night)
- $300
- Green fee
- $110
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
Home course — Great Rift Valley Championship Course
On site — walk to the first tee·Handicap 4–18 · certificate usually required
- Front nine
- 3,460 yds
- Back nine
- 3,325 yds
- Average hole
- 377 yds
- Difficulty
- Championship
Kikuyu fairways, bent-grass greens · 1,500–1,900m — the ball carries roughly 8–10% further
Best holes
- 2Par 4 · 377 ydsWater short and left of a raised green; take one extra club.
- 9Par 3 · 207 ydsSignature hole — the tee shot has to carry a valley of indigenous bush.
- 18Par 5 · 547 ydsDogleg around an acacia grove — position off the tee beats distance.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Spa & massage
- Fine dining
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
- 24h room service
- Private transfers
- Concierge
- Game drives arranged
- Sundowner terrace
- Walk to the first tee
- Golfer's early breakfast
- Championship 18 holes
- Driving range
- Buggies & caddies
- Pro shop
- Spa & pool
- Family villas
Golfer reviews
Scores from travellers we have sent to Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort, with the honest pros and cons of playing here.
4.6
295 reviews
- Guiding
- 4.7
- Location
- 4.7
- Food
- 4.5
- Service
- 4.8
- Value
- 4.4
- Course quality
- 4.9
92% recommend
Pros
- • Course on site — first tee is a short walk
- • Full 18-hole championship layout
- • Genuine test for low handicaps
- • Altitude adds roughly 8–10% carry
Worth knowing
- • Handicap certificate often requested
- • Early tee times are cold before the sun burns off
Great value for the experience
Game drives from Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort were consistently excellent — we saw lion and cheetah on our first morning. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Priya R. · Canada · Family · stayed December
Great value for the experience
The tents are comfortable, the food is generous and the team remembers your name from day one. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Sarah M. · South Africa · Honeymoon · stayed September
Faultless service
Game drives from Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort were consistently excellent — we saw lion and cheetah on our first morning. The private guide and all-inclusive dining were worth every dollar.
Lucia F. · UAE · Solo · stayed July
Location & tee-time distance
Great Rift Valley Championship Course is on the property — you walk to the first tee.
Nearby courses
Additional rounds we can arrange from Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort, with green fees, caddies and transfers quoted in your itinerary.
Nanyuki Sports Club
9 holes · par 36 · 3,120 yds · Forgiving
≈ 49 min drive
Royal Nairobi Golf Club
18 holes · par 71 · 6,450 yds · Balanced
≈ 50 min drive
Thika Greens
18 holes · par 72 · 7,200 yds · Tough
≈ 58 min drive
Limuru Country Club
18 holes · par 71 · 6,280 yds · Forgiving
≈ 61 min drive
Muthaiga Golf Club
18 holes · par 71 · 6,789 yds · Championship
≈ 63 min drive