Fourteen Falls
Fourteen Falls
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Fourteen Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in Thika, Kenya. Here, you can stroll around the rocks at the base, take in the local flora, and soak in the cool spray from the falls. Activities such as boating across the river, bird watching, and fishing are popular too. The stunning landscape is also a photographer's paradise, with endless opportunities to capture its breathtaking beauty. Keep your eyes peeled as you might catch a diving spectacle performed by the local guides if you're lucky. Hitch a guided day tour from Nairobi to best explore this natural wonder. – Tripadvisor
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Ian Kamau
1 contribution
Aug 2021
The falls were great.. but the place needs a better management structure. The boat ride (crossing from the riverbank to the "island") is abit overpriced and you don't really get value for your money. I recommend not taking a tour guide or the boat ride and instead just enjoy the views by the riverside especially if you're not in a group.
Written September 2, 2021
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S. H.
Herzele, Belgium42 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
When I read some review, I was about to cancel my trip. Some of these reviews are negative to not to say scary. Visiting this site from Nairobi will take you around 1h30 to 2h. The road is good, except the last 5 km. You may have to combine this visit with a hike within Donyo Sabuk National park. The entrance to this site is not for free. If you are resident is 500KES if a tourist 15 USD these fees does not include 500 KES for the car. You can opt to choose for the services of one local guide for around 1000KES. You should wear sport or hiking clothes ( short should be fine).
In sum, it’s a beautiful site and beautiful surrounding.
In sum, it’s a beautiful site and beautiful surrounding.
Written January 16, 2021
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Oystein S
2 contributions
May 2022
Beware of the following: Gatekeepers will charge you to enter, bring proof of residency if you have to get a lower price (500 KSH per person + 500 for car). This is probably a community idea to charge visitors?
At the falls just after the gate, there IS NO NEED to take on the guides that comes along as they discover you. The falls are within a few seconds from the car park and can be enjoyed from that point. There are small boats that will take you across the river to view the falls from the other side, but beware that there is not more to see on that side, but if you decide to cross BEWARE that you need to decide on the price beforehand (both guides and boatmen will not think twice to rip you off). But as said really no need to cross over.
The water is heavily polluted and lots of debris dots the scene. Some locals were observed as they tried to loosen plastics etc, only to let this float further down the river!
At the falls just after the gate, there IS NO NEED to take on the guides that comes along as they discover you. The falls are within a few seconds from the car park and can be enjoyed from that point. There are small boats that will take you across the river to view the falls from the other side, but beware that there is not more to see on that side, but if you decide to cross BEWARE that you need to decide on the price beforehand (both guides and boatmen will not think twice to rip you off). But as said really no need to cross over.
The water is heavily polluted and lots of debris dots the scene. Some locals were observed as they tried to loosen plastics etc, only to let this float further down the river!
Written May 4, 2022
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angela m
Nairobi, Kenya48 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
After visiting Oldonyo sabuk which is under KWS, very well managed and safe, we decided to detour to the fourteen falls waterfalls. Big mistake.
On arrival, you feel ill at ease. Despite paying for entry fees to county government, there are many young men just sitting around. The "guides" in yellow-green jackets will hide the cost of the boat ride until the end. They will have you surrounded demanding exhorbitant amounts of money for a 20 minute tour. You will not leave without paying. I remained in the car with my sister and a sleeping child and was creeped out by the signalling between the men left up while the rest of the family went down to view the falls with guide. This site should be placed under KWS, it is mismanaged under the county government and very unsafe.
On arrival, you feel ill at ease. Despite paying for entry fees to county government, there are many young men just sitting around. The "guides" in yellow-green jackets will hide the cost of the boat ride until the end. They will have you surrounded demanding exhorbitant amounts of money for a 20 minute tour. You will not leave without paying. I remained in the car with my sister and a sleeping child and was creeped out by the signalling between the men left up while the rest of the family went down to view the falls with guide. This site should be placed under KWS, it is mismanaged under the county government and very unsafe.
Written January 8, 2024
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JecPeter A
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The time you entered the park, you will see young men wearing green vests, they will approach you will offer to guide you. Before you accept the offer request the charges. Remember every activity have different prices. Boat riding extra charge.. Photographer will charge @ 50ksh the pictures forwarded per SMS ..they will let you see the divers remember the charges..etc. ASK ASK ASK THE CHARGES BEFORE THE ACTIVITY !!
Written September 12, 2023
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Marie
18 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a woefully mismanaged sight. From the start things did not go smoothly. The two attendats, at the gate, bickered with eachother about how much to charge us. They wanted to know if we had a camera so they could charge us a fee to take pictures, they wanted to charge us for the vehicle, and to eat lunch (our own lunch). Eventually they gave us a friend price, and only chrged us per person.
The Fourteen Falls are lovely, if you can get past the fact that they are within a veritable landfill. Lots of rubbish in the water and loads of it all around the falls. The strange thing is that there was a huge, truck size, rubbish bin onsite. If someone would just pick up trash it would be better.
The second thing that botherd me was the annoying "guides". Look, Ive been around nature I dont need you to help me walk around. I go to nature to be away from people not harrased by them.
We were going to play around the falls and have lunch there. But after 15 minutes we were so disgusted with the place and annoyed at the constant offers from guides, that we just left.
The Fourteen Falls are lovely, if you can get past the fact that they are within a veritable landfill. Lots of rubbish in the water and loads of it all around the falls. The strange thing is that there was a huge, truck size, rubbish bin onsite. If someone would just pick up trash it would be better.
The second thing that botherd me was the annoying "guides". Look, Ive been around nature I dont need you to help me walk around. I go to nature to be away from people not harrased by them.
We were going to play around the falls and have lunch there. But after 15 minutes we were so disgusted with the place and annoyed at the constant offers from guides, that we just left.
Written February 22, 2022
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Georgette M
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Dec 2023 • Couples
The place and the scenes are amazing right from the entry point. However there is a cahoot of CONMEN and I am swayed to believe even the people at the gate are part of the Concrew.
Immediately after you enter a group of men dressed in green reflectors purporting to be guides join you without any consent , you will be overcharged to cross a 20m distance on a raft and again be taken around the place on rocks upto to the top of the falls. You will then be told on how you have adventured on Rock climbing 😂😂 and river adventure , which should cost you around 10,000/=. In short avoid the Men in Green. And talk to them before you start your adventure
Immediately after you enter a group of men dressed in green reflectors purporting to be guides join you without any consent , you will be overcharged to cross a 20m distance on a raft and again be taken around the place on rocks upto to the top of the falls. You will then be told on how you have adventured on Rock climbing 😂😂 and river adventure , which should cost you around 10,000/=. In short avoid the Men in Green. And talk to them before you start your adventure
Written December 3, 2023
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Curious20502084871
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
Before we started crossing the river, they told us we will just give them a ' tip ' which we agreed. Only to our suprise that we are supposed to pay them 9k.
Crossing with the boat a distance of atleast 30Metres they were charging us 2k😭. We were forced to go on the other side where we used the bridge to cross.
Meaning we were to pay 11k plus 200sh entrance fee. What the heck ! 😳
I was with my 'Mpoa' 😂, I finally paid 500sh . That's ofcourse, after some few threats that we need a receipt and such...
Crossing with the boat a distance of atleast 30Metres they were charging us 2k😭. We were forced to go on the other side where we used the bridge to cross.
Meaning we were to pay 11k plus 200sh entrance fee. What the heck ! 😳
I was with my 'Mpoa' 😂, I finally paid 500sh . That's ofcourse, after some few threats that we need a receipt and such...
Written September 16, 2023
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Sino Africa Safari
Nairobi, Kenya70 contributions
May 2020
Fourteen falls is a great place to visit. You could cross the river and the experience is very excited. You will hold your guide's hand and walk Pole Pole to cross the river. Make sure you walk slowly and don't fall.
Written April 10, 2021
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Lucy N
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The falls are amazing and beautiful to look at. The environment has been dirtied though and poorly maintained. The county could centralise the park collection fees, guides and sale of snacks to be more orderly.
Written April 7, 2024
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There are around and in Donyo Sabuk National park you can opt for tents.
Written January 16, 2021
There is a lodge less than 2 km on the way to the falls. Otherwise you can opt for staying in Donyo Sabuk they have tents and sleeping back for 700KES.
Written January 16, 2021
How much is it for an international tourist from east Africa? urgent answers please
Written April 4, 2019
Entrance fee 15$ bout fee 30$
Written October 23, 2019
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