Thomson Falls Lodge

Nyahururu, Kenya

(Thomson’s Falls Lodge is situated at the world famous Thomson’s Falls discovered in 1883 by Joseph Thomson, a Scottish geologist and naturalist. Thomson’s Falls Lodge is located in the South East of Nyahururu Town overlooking the Ole Ngare Naro River. Nyaharuru is located in the central part of Kenya, about 180 kilometers from Nairobi. By road from Nakuru to the west (one hour), or Nanyuki to the east (2 hours). Thomson’s Falls Lodge is located 1 km off the main road.)

Thomson’s Falls Lodge

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Thomson’s Falls Lodge situated at 7,800 feet, is surrounded by 10 acres of lawns, shaded with African olive and cedar trees. The lodge is located right next to Thomson’s Falls on the Ewaso Narok River and is just outside of town of Nyahururu - one of Kenya’s highest cities, at 2360 meters above sea level.

Thomson falls are 72 meters, the mist feeding the dense forest below. You can check out the falls from above, or there’s a trail down to the bottom of the ravine.

Built in the early 1930’s by English settlers, the original cottages still stand. Thompson’s Falls Lodge is an ideal overnight stop for travelers moving between Samburu and the Great Rift Valley.

Thomson’s Falls Lodge is an hour drive from Mount Kenya, off the busy Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari circuit on the Nyeri-Nyahururu road.

For those on Safari to Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria, Thomson’s Falls Lodge is an ideal place for an overnight stop.

Thomson’s Falls Lodge Non-Residents Accommodation Rates/Prices

Rates are valid from 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012

Thomson’s Falls Lodge Residents Accommodation Rates/Prices

Rates are valid from 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012

Notes

* Breakfast 750 Kenya Shillings

* Lunch 1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Dinner 1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Tea/coffee 150 Kenya Shillings

* Packed Lunch 800 Kenya Shillings
* Children under 2 Years No Charge

* Children between the ages of 7 to 12 Years 75%
* Children between the ages of 2 to 6 Years pay 50%

Thomson’s Falls Lodge has 28 Rooms:
(i) Six are Triples with three beds
(ii) One Single Room with one bed
(iii) 21 are Double Rooms with two beds

Thomson’s Falls Lodge Accommodation

Thomson’s Falls Lodge has 32 Single, Double and Triple rooms all offered on bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. All rooms have open log fire places and en-suite bathrooms.

Some rooms also have private verandahs. A beautiful campsite, offers accommodation to overland travelers The lodge has conference facilities. Thomson Falls Lodge can welcome up to 55 people in their original brick cottages built by English settlers in the 1930's or in the Swiss-chalet style houses.

Because it can get cool in the evenings, Thomson Falls Lodge lights the fireplaces in the lounges to keep the place cozy and relaxing, which is just an enjoyable experience for all African Spice Safaris guests.

Thomson Falls Lodge prides itself of being able to cater to visitors who use the accommodation for a good night's sleep or rest, and thus can serve lunches and/or dinners at the discretion of the visitors.

Meals can be served on the beautiful lawns of the falls from where guests can hear the gushing fall of the water or inside the colonial building, resonated by the wooden and solid architectures of the days gone by. Thomson Falls has 2 lounges and 1 main dining room.

Thomson Falls Lodge Activities

* A nature walk to the base of Thomson Falls

* Take a walk to Hippo point to look at the hippos up close

* The Lodge is planning to reintroduce a Trout fishing project

* A popular base for high altitude training, used by international athletes

* Waterfalls attract colorful birds and provide good photographic opportunities
* You can relax on the lawn chair of the Thomson Falls Lodge, while reading your book
* Thomson Falls Lodge is also a perfect weekend getaway for people living in Kenya's major cities
* A nature trail at the base of the falls and through the gorge, is a safe haven for the endangered colobus monkeys, baboons and small animals

History About Joseph Thomson and Thomson Falls Lodge Located in Nyahururu

In 1880, Joseph Thomson, a romantic adventurous Scotsman landed in Mombasa to begin his first exploratory journey in East Africa.

Three years later, the Royal Geographic Society commissioned him to return to East Africa and he set out from Mombasa with 100 porters, headmen and interpreters. He took with him supplies, articles for reading and the first camera seen in East Africa.

Although Joseph Thomson and his party faced continual skirmishes with the Masai, he persisted with his mission. He once defused a confrontation by spontaneously removing his false teeth, an act that totally astonished the Masai Warriors.

On another occasion, he convinced the Masai that his camera made him invincible in battle. Thomson's expedition crossed a mountain range that he named the Aberdare Mountains, after the president of the Royal Geographical Society. He was the first European to see the waterfall's and also lent his name to the elegant Thomson's Gazelle.

In the later years, Thomson wandered across West Sudan, the Atlas Mountains and Northern Zambia and in 1895 he returned to Scotland where he died at the age of 37.

Booking & Reservations for Thomson Falls Lodge is located right next to Thomson’s Falls on the Ewaso Narok River and is just outside of town of Nyahururu - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com