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Take the boat across at 14 Falls
ocicat Says: For 50 shillings (about .74c US) one-way, you can ride a rickety little boat across the river to get to the base of the falls. It was worth it, as it was quite fun to clamber over the rocks.
Blue Post Hotel: Nice relaxing place, great surroundings
pomarzu Says: Blue Post is THE place to stay while in Thika. The accommodations are good, but the grounds are fabulous. The convergence of the Thika and Chania rivers form two marvelous waterfalls. From the grounds you can walk down (many) stairs to the base of the Thika waterfall. It is...
ocicat Says: The road down to the falls is incrediably rough. Take a 4 wheel drive to make the trip.
Various shops in the craft village: Art at Thika Falls
ocicat Says: In the back of the Thika Falls resort, there is a craft village with about 10 stalls. Also there are a couple stalls at the entrance. Several shops within this complex have original art in the form of paintings or pencil drawings. Original art. Depends on the size and...
Del Monte shop: Fresh pineapples
ocicat Says: On the north side of the main road thru Thika, the Del Monte shop offers fresh pineapple and a variety of juices. Grab an absolutely fresh dead-ripe pineapple for only 50 shillings. You won't believe how good it tastes!
Vendor at the top of the falls: Beads, beads, beads at 14 Falls
ocicat Says: This fellow had nice necklaces and bracelets made from natural things. About 100 to 200 shillings each. Bargain hard!
Vendor at the top of the falls: Clay sculptures of times gone by
ocicat Says: Patrick makes clay sculpture that depicts scenes from daily life as it accured a generation or two ago. Each piece of art is a likeness of a member of his family. Approximately 1500 shillings.
ocicat Says: Be very careful if you try to cross the falls along the top. You'll have to take some pretty large leaps to make it across a few of the streams.
Unwanted tour guides at 14 Falls
ocicat Says: You will be approached by young men who will offer to be your "guides"...for a price of course. You don't need them! Stick to you guns, telling them you do not want or need guides and absolutely WILL NOT pay them a single shilling if they insist on following you. Even if you...
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For 50 shillings (about .74c US) one-way, you can ride a rickety little boat across the river to get to the base of the falls. It was worth it, as it was quite...
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Northeast of Nairobi, past Thika, is the beautiful park of Fourteen Falls. A sign on the main road marks the turn-off. From there you follow a horrible road (a 4 wheel drive is a must!) for about 20...
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