Fourteen Falls Thika 1 Day Tour

The Fourteen Falls Thika 1 Day Tour from Nairobi is an interesting day trip to see the scenic 14 Falls created by the Athi River. Other activities include boating, fishing, photography, plant identification, and bird watching.

The tour departs from Nairobi. You drive north for about 45 km from the city center to reach the Blue Posts Hotel in Thika (established in 1908 as a stopover for white settlers who farmed and lived in central Kenya).

Here at the Blue Post Hotel, we visit the Thika Falls and Chania Falls. This fall is created by two rivers (Thika and Chania) that converge at this spot. You will take a short nature trail to the waterfalls. After taking photos, we depart for Fourteen Falls, 15 km along Thika/Garissa Road. 

The falls overlook the famous Kilimambogo Hill, which is visible from all the areas along the Thika Super Highway. The Falls are near the border between Thika and Machakos Districts.

The fast-flowing water pounds more than 25 meters into the large pool at the base of the fall. The thunder is heard kilometers away, making the experience unforgettable. Fourteen Falls is surrounded by beautiful plant life. 

You may spend a couple of hours strolling around the rocks at the base of the Falls and enjoy the fresh air, breathtaking view, and local flora. The base of the Falls is characterized by large boulders and the powerful sound of rushing water cascading down the 25-foot drop.

Fourteen Falls Thika 1 Day Tour from Nairobi Itinerary 

0700 Hours – 0830 Hours: Depart Nairobi for Thika (approx. 45–65 km)
0900 Hours: Visit the historic Blue Posts Hotel to view Chania and Thika Falls
1030 Hours: Arrive at Fourteen Falls. Engage in activities like boat rides to the base of the falls, birdwatching, and photography
1230 Hours: Watch local guides perform high-dive spectacles from the top of the falls
1330 Hours: Lunch at Blue Posts Hotel or nearby resorts like Oldonyo Sapuk Resort
1500 Hours: Optional hike or drive to the nearby Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park (Kilimambogo) for panoramic views
1630 Hours: Depart for Nairobi

Helpful pointers

✓ Safety: The area can be slippery near the boulders. Always follow your guide’s instructions when crossing the river
✓ What to Wear: Wear hiking or sports clothes with comfortable footwear. Avoid white clothing, as the red Thika soil and spray can stain it
✓ Best Time to Visit: The falls are most powerful during the rainy seasons (March–May and October–December). The dry season (June–September) is better for those who want to hike safely near the riverbed. For safer swimming and clearer picnic spots, the dry season (June–September) is preferred
✓ Nearby Attractions: Many tours offer an extension to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park (Kilimambogo) for a morning hike and wildlife viewing (buffaloes, monkeys)
✓ What to Bring: Comfortable hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera. Note that local guides may charge extra for river crossings or tours, so it is best to agree on prices beforehand

The Fourteen Falls Thika 1 Day Tour from Nairobi is an interesting day trip to see the scenic 14 Falls created by the Athi River. Other activities include boating, fishing, photography, plant identification, and bird watching.

Fourteen Falls is located in Thika, about 65 km northeast of Nairobi, off the Thika-Garissa road, turning at the Makutano junction. Fourteen Falls derives its name from their 14 distinct waterfalls on the broad section of the famous Athi River.

Fourteen Falls Thika 1-Day Tour Rates Include:

✓ Lunch
✓ Services of a professional Guide at the falls
✓ All park entry fees to the Falls, service charge, and taxes
✓ Pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and drop-off at your hotel
✓ Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages

Notes:

* This tour departs daily from Nairobi Hotels, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or any point within Nairobi

Fourteen Falls Thika 1-Day Tour Does Not Include:

* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Minimum of one person required
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Fourteen Falls is located about 85 km from Nairobi, off the Thika–Garissa Road, at the Makutano junction. From Thika town, proceed 22 Kilometers along the main Garissa road to Makutano junction.

At Makutano, follow the Kenya Wildlife Service sign and turn right, proceeding 3 km on an all-weather murram road to Donyo town. At Donyo, turn right and proceed a further 2 Kilometers to the main gate.

Thika town is only 40 km from Nairobi and is famous for its vast pineapple plantations. Thika has a population of 90,000 and is growing rapidly, like the greater Nairobi area as a whole. Thika’s elevation is 1531 meters (5026 feet).

The town has a railway station, but passenger service is limited. The town is the headquarters of the Thika District. The district is Kenya’s prime pineapple-growing region. Thika was formerly a center for light industry, but the focus has shifted to the Athi River.

Thika is served externally by a dual-carriageway road to Nairobi, a highway to Garissa, and a railway line. Internally, the town has a well-maintained road network. The town’s economic activities include agriculture, particularly horticulture (exports mainly to Europe), and the coffee industry (exports mainly to the USA and Europe).

Other industries include textile (cotton), food processing (pineapples, macadamia nuts, and wheat), tannery, motor vehicle assemblies, and cigarette manufacturing. About 100 small-scale industries and about 20 major factories exist in and around the town.

The decline of the textile industry has hit local firms, including Thika Cloth Mills (TCM), a cotton-to-fabric manufacturer that competes with Egyptian & Chinese manufacturers. Thika is close to “Fourteen Falls,” which is a popular picnic site.

Thika is home to the Chania and Thika Falls, while Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park lies to its southeast. The Blue Posts Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Thika town, overlooking the waterfalls of the Chania and Thika rivers. There are 32 bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom facilities. There is a nature walk set out along the river.

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