THOMSONS FALLS LODGE; THE ICONIC HERITAGE

Welcome all,

Welcome to Thomson’s falls lodge, renowned leisure & business establishment, located right next to the breathtaking sight of the famous Thomson’s falls.

A historic, scenic lodge with footprints in the modern hospitality space, we offer classy services with a steadfast team of trained professionals, with sight to the dynamic future.

The brief history of the Lodge and the falls:

Turning back the hands of time, The legendary story and history of Thomsons falls lodge conceived in 1880, when Joseph Thomson, a romantic adventurous Scotsman landed in Mombasa to begin his first exploratory journey in East Africa.

With his passion and basic experience in Africa, He was commissioned by Royal Geographic Society to return to East Africa in 1883 where he set out from Mombasa with 100 porters, headmen and interpreters. He took with his 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. While still exploring the areas around Aberdare, he comes across a breathtaking waterfalls sight and he became the first European to see the waterfalls Which he named Thomson’s falls, as presently Located right next to Thomson’s falls Lodge-originally known as Barry’s hotel.  

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. 

Thomson Falls Lodge-Nyahururu(Kenya)

An Eco Lodge Tucked in Kenya's High Country at the World Famous Thomson s Fall, Discovered in 1883 by Joseph Thomson, a Scottish Geologist, and Naturalist

(Thomson’s Falls Lodge is situated at the world famous Thomson’s Falls,  discovered in 1883 by Joseph Thomson, a Scottish geologist, and naturalist. The 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, it’s a one hour drive or Nanyuki to the east (2 hours).

Thomson’s Falls Lodge is located at 200 meters off the main road.)

Thomson’s Falls Lodge situated at 7,800 feet above sea level, surrounded by 10 acres of lawns, shaded with African olive and cedar trees. The lodge is located right next to Thomson’s fall on the Ewaso Narok River and is just outside of the town of Nyahururu - one of Kenya’s highest cities, at 2360 meters above sea level. Thomson’s falls is 72 meters with mist feeding the dense forest gorge 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 travellers moving between Samburu and the Great Rift Valley, or a few days stay over for tourist wishing to enjoy and explore nature with attractive sites like Lake Aloborosat, hippo pool, and the equator crossing experience, not to forget many other sites like the famous happy valley. The place is also one of the best bird havens for bird watching enthusiasts and tourists.

The 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 to spend as part of your safari circuit.

All rooms are offered on bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis. They also have open log fire places and en-suite bathrooms.

Some rooms also have private verandahs. A beautiful campsite offers alternative accommodation to overland travelers. The Lodge has stylishly furnished and constructed conference & meeting facilities. The Lodge can welcome up to 85 people in their original brick cottages rooms built by English settlers in the 1930's or in the Swiss-chalet style houses.

Because it can get cold in the evenings, Thomson Falls Lodge lights the fireplaces in the lounges, restaurant, and Bar to keep the place cozy and relaxing, which is just an enjoyable experience for all visitors.

The Lodge prides itself on being able to cater for visitors using the accommodation for a good night's sleep or rest and also serve breakfast, 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’s fall lodge has two lounges and one main dining room.

We offer Excellent facilities for conference, team building, strategic planning summits and party services at a competitive rate.

We are glad to make you have a Thomson’s falls lodge experience

Thomsons Falls Lodge - For holiday and business getaway

ACTIVITIES

Thomson Falls Lodge

* nature walks to the base of Thomson Falls

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

* Trout fishing at Lake Aloborosat

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

* Waterfalls attract colorful birds and provide good photographic opportunities

* Honeymoon experience

*Weekend entertainment with live music at the lounge

* 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 Columbus monkeys, baboons, and small animals