Accommodations in Lake Naivasha

• Hotel rating: Superior

Loldia House, built during the Second World War, nestles under ancient Acacia trees. Lush lawns run down to the shores of Lake Naivasha, the Great Rift Valley’s highest and purest lake. Indigenous plants and flowers fill the gardens. There are beautiful views of the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot. Wild animals roam free on the farm and small antelope wander through the gardens. In the evenings hippo munch quietly by the waterside. Full board includes game drives, laundry, escorted walks, horse-riding and visits to Rift Valley lakes and National Parks (Park fees excluded). Activities are tailor-made for each person but can include trips to the many National Parks in the area, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementeita, Lake Bogoria and Hell’s Gate National Park.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is located on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, the only fresh water lake within Africa's Great Rift Valley. The lodge has of 21 cottages, consisting of 4 rooms each, total 84 rooms all with panoramic views of the lodge environs and the lake. All rooms feature sunken lounges, while upper floor rooms have their own private balcony on which to relax, sunbathe or view game. All rooms are en suite. The lodge also has a swimming pool.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Above the shores of Lake Naivasha set in a private 18,000 acre wildlife conservancy, Chui Lodge is a veritable oasis in the dry escarpment country of the Rift Valley. The inspiration for the lodge's creation emanated from the Zwager family and also involved the local community and skilled craftsmen. Chui Lodge is built from simple bush stone, local Acacia, Olive and Leleshwa woods with a twisted marula roof. There are 8 en suite individual and well-spaced luxurious cottages each with its own veranda and views of the Rift Valley escarpment and the conservancy. The bedrooms have magnificent four poster king size olive wood beds, roaring log fires, interesting artwork and hand crafted furniture made in the onsite workshop.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Kiangazi House has panoramic views across the great Rift Valley and the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha. The property lies in the Oserian Wildlife Corridor connecting the lake shore and surroundings with Hells Gate National Park and Masai land beyond. Adjacent to the corridor is the 20,000 acre Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary complete with a fascinating diversity of wildlife including rhino, cheetah, Grevy's zebra, giraffe, greater kudu and hyena. Kiangazi House has five beautifully traditional-style rooms - all en suite. The four poster beds and fresh cut roses in each room create a romantic, colonial feel. The magnificent furniture, carved from the lesleshwa tree root, has been hand crafted in the workshop. There is a swimming pool and a tennis court set within the beautiful gardens with stunning panoramic views of Lake Naivasha and the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary,