Thika Road (Thika superhighway) is one of the main superhighways in Kenya connecting Nairobi City and Thika town. It’s a state-of-the-art highway based on its design and the number of lanes. The highway is an 8-lane controlled road with 12 lanes in some sections as it progresses towards Thika. Due to the aesthetics here, Thika road has some of the fascinating places you should visit. As a result, we have compiled a list of 6 spectacular picnic sites along Thika road. The next time you visit Thika superhighway, you can spend some time in these sites:
The best picnic sites along Thika road are:
- Kamaki’s Palace
- Leisure Beach
- Raibow Ruiru Resort
- Scenic View Resort
- Chania Falls
- Thika Falls
1. Kamaki’s Palace
Kamaki’s Palace is a series of corrugated iron sheet shebeens off the Thika superhighway along the Ruiru-Utawala bypass. The palace offers one of the best picnic sites along Thika road. It’s a place to enjoy ready-made Choma (grilled meat)with your favorite drink. While at the Kamaki’s Palace, you don’t have to worry about the distance to the road. It’s actually one swallow for the road.
The Palace is owned by Murigi wa Kamaki and has been in operation since 2009. The enticing fact is that at Kamaki’s, you get a chance to test as many small pieces of grilled meat as you like before bargaining for the real Choma.
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2. Leisure Beach
Leisure beach is one of the picnic sites along Thika road. It’s located 2 kilometers off Thika superhighway and 1 kilometer from the Ruiru flyover. If you are in Nairobi and want to have a ‘beachy’ experience, you don’t have to travel all the way to Mombasa. Leisure beach off Thika road has a dam offering the exact beach feeling you can get in Mombasa.
There are many activities you can do at this place. You will an opportunity to enjoy grilled meat, bike reading, and rope games as you get a thrilling breeze from the beach. Additionally, if you’re a sucker for water sports, you will definitely enjoy kayaking here.
3. Rainbow Ruiru Resort
Rainbow Ruiru Resort is strategically located along Thika road in Ruiru, a 20-minutes drive from Nairobi City Centre. The resort has easy access to transport and shopping destinations. If you own a helicopter or want to use a helicopter to get here, worry not as the resort has a helipad for chopper owners.
As a picnic site along Thika road, this resort has a rich ray of amenities and services that will give you a thrilling stay. You will have access to exclusive fitness facilities, outdoor swimming, and a recreation room for gatherings and events. Finally, you can enjoy the Sauna and Steambath, and Jacuzzi for only Ksh.600.
4. Scenic View Resort
Is located in Karibaribi, off Thika Superhighway, six kilometers along the Gatukuyu-Mangu road from the left turn just before the Thika town flyover. The Scenic View Resort has a restaurant, bar, shared lounge, and a garden. The resort is an enticing picnic site along Thika road as it’s nicely situated between two waterfalls. You get an opportunity to enjoy a cool breeze from the waterfalls.
If it gets late, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation and breakfast. Other facilities you get include a swimming pool, gym, and spa. If you don’t enjoy being indoors, you can relax in the Mango garden and eat and drink at the Nyama Choma barbeque and bar. The surrounding area includes the Kikuyu cultural shrine, the Mau Mau caves, Karemenu Gardens, and the Karibaribi Stream, all perfect spots for a picnic.
5. Chania Falls
Chania Falls is located along the Chania river. The waterfall is in the Aberdares which ensures a thrilling experience for guests. You will never regret visiting this picnic site along Thika road if you are a nature lover.
Chania falls provided a place for the old pioneers to stay on the journey north from Nairobi during the early colonial days. Therefore, you will have an opportunity to walk through an old thatched building. The breeze from the Chania falls is enticing and you can have fun and take photographs of the scenic view.
6. Thika Falls
Thika Falls (Fourteen Falls) is one of the spectacular picnic sites along Thika road. The waterfalls here are breathtaking with nice scenes and playing fields. There are barbecue facilities nearby, erected by Blue Post Hotel.
The main challenge here is pollution as a result of plastic bottles and dirt. Most visitors have complained about this being a menace to those who would like to enjoy the thrilling breeze from the waterfalls.
