Thomsons Falls Lodge Nyahururu

Thomsons Falls Lodge is a historic eco-lodge sitting on a 10-acre lawn shaded by African Olives and cedar trees. The lodge is situated directly opposite the spectacular Thomson’s Falls on the Ewaso Narok river, which drops a sheer 243 feet over a volcanic rock ledge, a magnificent natural wonder discovered by Scottish geologist Joseph Thomson in 1883.

Set at a high altitude of 7,800 feet (2,377.44 meters) above sea level at the northern foot of the Aberdare range, the lodge offers a truly unique atmosphere. Combining rich colonial history with modern amenities, it provides the perfect escape for travelers seeking rest, high-altitude athletic training, or a gateway to the abundant biodiversity of the Laikipia region.

Location & Accessibility

Set at the northern foot of the Aberdare Range in Nyahururu, Thomson’s Falls Lodge is easily accessible and open year-round.

By Road

✓ From Nakuru: 55 km away, approximately a 1-hour drive west
✓ From Nairobi: Located 175 km away, offering a scenic 3-hour drive
✓ From Nyeri: 100 km away, approximately a 2-hour drive east (from Nanyuki)
✓ Other Regional Hubs: 65 km from Gilgil and 150 km from Samburu/Maralal
✓ Direct Access: The lodge is conveniently accessible, just 200 meters off the main road

By Air

✓ Regional Airstrips: The closest airstrip is the Lanet Military Airstrip (NUU), located approximately 43.6 km away. For guests using commercial or scheduled charter flights, Nanyuki Airport (NYK) is the primary regional aviation hub and is located about 76.2 km from the lodge.

Accommodation

The lodge offers 36 cozy rooms and cottages, configured into singles, doubles, triples, and spacious suites. Every room features an open log fireplace, ensuring you can curl up and stay warm in the crisp, high-altitude air.

Drive-In Cottages

Built in the 1930s by English settlers, the original cottages still stand, maintaining their unique architecture to modern standards.

✓ Features: Bathtub, bathrobes, refrigerator, and premium TV channels
✓ Layout: A two-roomed suite featuring a spacious lounge, perfect for families or business travelers who need extra space. Surrounded by mature, manicured gardens

Honeymoon Room

A special and luxurious suite designed to create lasting memories.

✓ Layout: Features a King-size bed, a comfortable sitting area with a coffee tray, and complimentary wine
✓ Features: Retreat to the hot tub for a well-deserved hydrotherapy session. Includes a fireplace, bathtub, and bathrobes

Deluxe Rooms

Well-designed to provide the utmost comfort and promote privacy.

✓ Layout: Allows guests to drive in and park right outside the room
✓ Features: Includes a cozy sitting area, a coffee tray, and dual-line telephones

Standard Room

Surprisingly spacious and flexible accommodations tailored to your needs.

✓ Layout: Configured with either one Queen bed or two beds.

Room Features & Amenities

✓ Open log fireplaces in every room
✓ In-room TV screens and dual-line telephones
✓ Mosquito nets, soft towels, and daily housekeeping
✓ En-suite bathrooms with hot water systems/showers
✓ Free Wi-Fi and DSTV connectivity (Premium TV channels)
✓ 24-hour room service, wake-up calls, and newspapers on request
✓ Free bottled water, tea & coffee makers, and in-room breakfast service
✓ Select rooms feature private balconies/terraces overlooking the waterfall or gardens

Dining & Culinary Experience

The Garden Restaurant

The perfect spot for a quiet lunch break, a warm cappuccino, or a full buffet breakfast while soaking in the sunshine and the sounds of Thomson’s Falls.

✓ Cuisine: Serving local and international cuisine prepared by experienced chefs.
✓ Features: Child-friendly, outside seating, takeaway options, late-night seating, and wheelchair accessibility
✓ Special Diets: The lodge provides customized diets for high-altitude athletes (ranging from Indian and English to Japanese cuisines) upon request, alongside general vegetarian-friendly options

The Bar

An English-style, mature setting is ideal for unwinding after a long day of activities.

✓ Features: Live entertainment, high chairs, non-smoking areas, and late-night seating
✓ Beverages: A fully stocked bar serving both local and international liquor to your specifications

Lounge & Common Areas

✓ Kids Playground: A large, well-secured children’s playground visible from the Garden Restaurant
✓ The Gift Shop: Discover authentic, handcrafted African curios sourced from multiple regions in Kenya
✓ The Grounds: 10 acres of well-manicured, mature gardens providing an excellent environment for relaxation
✓ Camping: An overland campsite capable of accommodating well over 50 tents for guests seeking a truly authentic nature experience
✓ The Bonfire: A uniquely laid-out fire pit by the gardens. A long-time tradition where guests gather for evening storytelling, recounting the history of the lodge and the white settler days under the stars

Conferences & Events

Set in a serene environment, the lodge is ideal for seminars, corporate meetings, and conferences, with capacities ranging from 12 to 350 guests.

Conference Facilities

✓ Services: Catering services, floral arrangements, disability access, and tea/coffee provisions
✓ Equipment: LCD projectors, Wi-Fi, public address systems, technician-on-call, power sockets, marker pens, and flip charts
✓ Conference 2: The newest, naturally lit, and airy room designed for large groups, accommodating up to 350 guests in a classroom setup
✓ Amenities: Soundproofed rooms, breakaway rooms, a business center with secretarial services, printing/photocopying, and 24-hour backup power

Wedding Grounds

Beautiful, manicured grounds ideal for destination weddings, supported by a hands-on, dedicated events team. The historic cottages offer spectacular honeymoon suites at favorable rates for the newlyweds.

Experiences & Activities

The Laikipia region ranks second only to the Maasai Mara in wildlife population density, hosting massive elephant herds, black rhinos, and Grevy’s Zebras.

Included / On-Site Activities

✓ Cultural Entertainment: Traditional cultural dancing hosted on the grounds
✓ High-Altitude Training: An internationally famous training site for athletes due to the 7,800 ft elevation
✓ Nature Trails: Trek down to the base of the falls and through the gorge, a safe haven for endangered Colobus monkeys, baboons, and small animals

Nearby Excursions & Attractions

✓ Hippo Sanctuary: Just 400 meters from the hotel, enjoy guided up-close looks at breeding hippos in their natural habitat
✓ Marmanet South Forest: An expansive elephant maternity forest where large herds roam freely
✓ Circuit Attractions: Visit the Subukia shrine, Equator crossing points, or the historical WWII cemeteries in Gilgil and Rumuruti
✓ Game Drives: The lodge can arrange excursions to Aberdare National Park, Solio Ranch, Kigio Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the famous Ol-Pejeta Conservancy
✓ Lake Ol Bolossat: A 15-minute drive away. Kenya’s only central province lake and the 61st Important Bird Area (IBA). Home to 800+ hippos, globally threatened bird species (Sharpe’s longclaw, grey crowned crane), and the source of the Ewaso Nyiro River

Highlights of Thomson’s Falls Lodge

✓ Cozy Fireplace Comfort: Every single one of the 36 rooms and cottages features an open log fireplace, ensuring guests stay warm during the cool highland nights
✓ High-Altitude Climate: Sitting at 7,800 feet above sea level, the crisp environment is perfect for relaxation and serves as a famous training site for national and international athletes
✓ Proximity to Wildlife: Located just 400 meters from an active Hippo Sanctuary, while also offering easy access to the Marmanet South Forest elephant maternity and Lake Ol Bolossat
✓ Spectacular Waterfall Views: Situated directly opposite the famous Thomson’s Falls, allowing guests to witness the Ewaso-Narok river drop a sheer 243 feet over a volcanic rock ledge
✓ Historic Colonial Architecture: Features original 1930s drive-in cottages built by English settlers, beautifully maintained on a 10-acre eco-lodge lawn shaded with African Olives and cedar trees
✓ Expansive Conferencing & Events: Features naturally lit, soundproofed conference rooms capable of accommodating up to 350 guests, alongside an overland campsite and well-manicured wedding grounds

Thomsons Falls Lodge Nyahururu Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include

Standard Rooms, Cottage & Deluxe Rooms

Thomsons Falls Lodge Nyahururu Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night 

Standard Rooms, Cottage & Deluxe Rooms

Notes

* Picnic – 200 Kenya Shillings
* Children under 2 years stay for free
* Children 3-6 years 50% of the Single room rate
* Children 7-12 years 75 % of the Single room rate
* Grounds for hire for weddings – 50,000 Kenya Shillings – 500 Guests

Conference Package

* Half-Day Conference – 3,600 Kenya Shillings per Person Includes: 10 am tea/snacks, stationery, half litre mineral water, buffet lunch & a soft drink, flip chart board & sweets/mints
* Full-Day Conference – 4,200 Kenya Shillings Per Person Includes: 10 am & 4 pm tea/snacks, stationery, buffet lunch & a soft drink, half litre mineral water, flip chart board & sweets/mints

Meals

* Lunch – 1,650 Kenya Shillings
* Dinner – 1,650 Kenya Shillings
* Breakfast – 1,500 Kenya Shillings
* Tea/Coffee – 200 Kenya Shillings
* Camping – 1,200 Kenya Shillings

Thomsons Falls Lodge in Nyahururu has 36 guestrooms, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, honeymoon suites, and cottages. Each en-suite room is tastefully furnished with satellite TV, telephone, table and chair, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a cozy fireplace.

The cottages still maintain their distinctive colonial architecture and are surrounded by well-manicured, mature gardens. They each have 2 rooms, a spacious furnished lounge, a fridge, and bathtubs.

Meals can be served in the garden restaurant on the beautiful lawns of the falls, where guests can hear the gushing fall of water, or in the main restaurant inside the colonial building, with its solid wooden architecture of days gone by.

There is an in-house bar that serves both local and international beverages. There are elegantly furnished lounges with fireplaces to keep guests warm on chilly evenings as they relax.

Thomsons Falls Lodge in Nyahururu has 2 conference rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 350 guests. The halls are having PA systems, flip charts, marker pens, power sockets, and a technician on call.

The lodge has beautiful, well-manicured lawns that provide ideal venues for weddings and camping. In the evening, bonfires are lit in designated areas where guests can sit around the fire pit with drinks, recap the day’s adventures, or listen to African stories and history about the lodge.

Thomson’s Falls Lodge activities include: bird watching, nature trails, game drives, trout fishing, and a walk to Hippo Point. This is a popular base for high altitude training used by international athletes.

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