The Great Rift Valley Lodge sits on the Ol Donyo Opurru which is referred to as the mountain of smoke in the maa language. Its in a strategic position with 3600 views of the surrounding landscape. This a city hotel and a stop-over for guests who are travelling to Masai Mara national reserve and the Samburu national reserve. It is 117.6km from Nairobi a 2hrs 35 minutes drive.
The Great Rift Valley Lodge has the Gemini restaurant that is in a cabin style with expansive views of the Eburru hills, Aberdare ranges, and beyond. It is adjoined with a bar that has a log fire to warm up the chilly cold nights. The Sagitta restaurant provides a full wine list and special cocktails. Diners who use this restaurant are more likely to participate in an al fresco dining experience across the views of the 18th green garden and Aberdare with captivating songs from the vibrant birdlife of Naivasha. The Cepheus restaurant offers buffet continental lunches and breakfasts and themed table d’hote buffet dinners. Guests receive a welcoming drink on arrival. The dishes are local and international cuisine ranging from Kenyan dishes to Mongolian dishes.
The Great Rift Valley Lodge has different types of rooms. The lodge rooms consisted of 21 double or twin rooms and 9 triples. These rooms had the rustic feel meeting the modern feel with spacious, private balconies, large four-poster beds, hand-made wooden furniture, ensuite bathrooms, and interconnected doors. They are an ideal selection for families or a group of friends. The Longonot villas have 25 deluxe suites and 74 standard rooms. This is a simple and sophisticated elegant building with a duplex villa with 3 floors. At the top is a deluxe suite with a lounge, kitchen, dining area, and an ensuite bedroom. on the lower part, are 2 ensuite standard rooms that open to the private garden on the outside. The Aberdare villas are 20 rooms with either a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom with stunning views over the Aberdare ranges and its forests. The chalets offer views of the green ranges, the things on the golf course, the Aberdare ranges, Mt Longonot and Lake Naivasha. They are uniquely furnished and are more private that the rest of the rooms. They have a kitchen, dining area, lounge, 2 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms, and some of them have outdoor barbeque grills. This is mostly used by families and friends at a reunion.