CHANIA FALLS
This is a one day tour.
The Chania Falls tumble over a rocky, tree-lined cliff, just in front of the restaurant of the Blue Post Hotel The scene is delightfully appreciated from the porch of the restaurant.
| This is another water fall within the proximity of the capital city of Nairobi. It provides a breath taking and scenic attraction of the falls as well as the surrounding. Apart from its suitability as a birding site, Chania Falls sets up a great picnic, camping and retreat site. |
FOURTEEN FALLS
Fourteen Falls is located in Thika about 65 Kilometers North East of Nairobi off Thika-Garrisa Road turning at Makutano junction. Fourteen Falls derives the name from their 14 distinct waterfalls on the broad section of the famous Athi River. Once at fourteen falls, a local guide will lead you down a rocky path to the near side base of the falls where you get a boat for crossing the river. The experienced boat guides use a long pole, guiding the boat on a leisurely ride downstream, back upstream and across the river to a rocky bank on the far side. The view of the falls from the boat is extraordinary! 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 as it cascades down the 25-foot drop. A fine spray hangs in the air and keeps everything cool. There are lots of birds.
The guides also entertain visitors by performing jumps (they call it ‘diving’) from the top of the falls to the plunge pool below.
Overlooking the falls lies the Hill of the Buffaloes popularly known as Kilimambogo. The Hill derives its name from the hundreds ofBuffaloes that lived and are still found in the area. The Hills are also home to the graves of the family of Sir Macmillan. Sir Macmillan was a famous philanthropist who lived on the foot of the Hills. He made the Hills internationally known when he hosted the former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and US president Roosevelt. The Hills are home to buffaloesbaboon, zebras and other wild animals.