Filming Nyahururu Falls / Thomson Falls in Kenya

Filming Nyahuru Falls / Thomson Falls in Kenya: Nothing magnificence like filming the Nyahururu falls. These are the great falls that are found in Laikipia County. These act as the administrative capital of the Nyandarua falls county. The Nyahuru falls were established first as the Thomson falls after the 243 ft(74meters high Thomson falls  on the great Ewaso  Narok river that drains from the prominent aberdare ranges. The Nyahururu Falls are located at the intersection of the Nyeri-Rumuruti and Nyeri-Nakuru roads. The fertile lands of the surrounding environments piqued the interest of the settlers more. The most land near the town was owned by Lord Maurice Egerton. In 1929, a railway from Gilgil opened, and the town grew around it (now effectively abandoned). The town had a significant presence in the timber milling sector in the past, and the National Pencil Company, which is no longer in business, had a factory there. It serves as a key hub for the processing of milk. Above all, on this river, just outside the town, is the Thomsons Falls, a famous waterfall. About 2 kilometers from Nyahururu town, it is located along the Nyahururu-Nyeri Highway. As a result, from Nyahururu town, you can either take a taxi or walk the 1 km to Thomsons Falls. There is also a tarmac road that leads to Rumuruti, where the fun really starts.

Its interesting to film a delight to observe the vegetation and the shifting landscape as one travels from Nairobi to Thomsons Falls. For instance, in the distance, vast expanses of coffee and tea plantations converge with the verdant green forests can be filmed. There is a view that beckons you to stop and take in the landscape’s hues around every bend. That is to say, it has a wide variety, including the Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kenya, and the desert.

Where to stay while filming the Nyahururu Falls in Kenya

The prominent accommodation here is called the Thomsons Falls lodge located near Nanyuki town in the Aberdare range in Laikipia’s southernmost corner. It is a hidden haven of freedom, solitude, and space in the Kenyan countryside, surrounded by untamed terrain. The Thomson Falls lodge is surrounded by acres of lovely lawn and different varieties of olive and cedar trees. It has open fireplaces and rooms with en suite bathrooms to stay warm in the chilly mountain climate. Between the Great Rift Valley and Samburu, travelers can spend the night at Thomsons Falls Lodge. This historic lodge serves as a training hub for international athletes who compete at high altitudes. Despite the fact that the railway line is no longer in use, the lodge at Thomsons Falls and the cottages constructed

Requirements for filming on Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls

Filming permits

To film Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls need to secure a filming permit from the Kenya Film Commission and the authorities by writing a letter requesting and filling out an application letter and providing a copy of your screenplay, a summary of your program, and a filming schedule with your application. These will be forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission’s Film Licensing Officer. Permits are issued in minutes for feature films, documentaries, short films, music videos, corporate videos, and commercials. Television series and feature film applications are processed within 48 hours of submission. Contact us at Africa Adventure Vacations and we will assist you in obtaining filming permission from Kenyan officials to ensure successful filming Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls

Filming fees and costs for Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls

For any person interested in Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls, they will have to pay some costs and fees to be granted permission to do any filming activity. As such, the filming charges for Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls include:

• Ksh 8,000 ($80) per person, per week or part-week;
• For six (6) to ten (10) people, the weekly or part-week rate is Ksh 12,000 ($115).
• 20,000 (2.00) for more than ten (10) people for one week or part of the week.

Kenya filming expenses

1. a) Filming rates in Kenya Shillings (Kshs/USD)

• Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features, still photographs, Khs. 5, 000(50 dollars)

• TV series and feature films in their entirety cost Ksh.15, 000 ($150).
• Daily filming fees of Ksh. 1,000($10)

1. (b) Liaison officer’s service charges

• The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 ($5) per day to cover the Liaison Officer’s services provided by a government Liaison Officer to be attached to the crew.

1. C) Other charges

• Before participating in any filming, each guest must pay Ksh. 2,000($20) to the Department of Immigration Services for a special pass. While the filming special permission is being processed, artists may enter Kenya on a visitor’s pass.
• On presentation of a film license, a small non-refundable fee of 1% of the equipment’s worth or Ksh 30, 000 ($300) (whichever is less) is payable to the Customs Department.

In addition to the above, you will need to pay for press accreditation, lodging, and transportation to successfully film Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls.

Press Accreditation

To film Falls in Kenya all film crew members must be accredited by the Kenya Film Commission. Local filming agencies and private production companies or individuals must apply through a local agent registered with the Ministry. This is a prerequisite for all applications to make feature films and documentaries. Each crew member must fill out the Kenya Film License Form (which we normally send), scan it, and return it to us along with a copy of their passport and one photo for the filming license. We will then require a letter from the filming company specifying the name of the filming company, the reason for filming, the location of filming, and the film crew’s contact information. This letter is subsequently forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission for the film license to be processed. A film license is usually awarded within 2-3 business days.

Vehicle hiring services

You need a 4×4 vehicle when filming Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls

When you trust Africa Adventure Vacations as your film fixer, then you will get the opportunity to book for yourself a strong vehicle that will transport the crew members to and from filming on Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls in Kenya. We offer the vehicle based on the preferences of our clients and their budget, but also the location where you are going to film, because it may also determine the kind of vehicle that you might need. Because of the nature of the terrain, which might make you travel long distances, we kindly urge you to book our customized tour.

Daily, these cost about $200 to $250 per vehicle, and this price includes the fuel and the driver. You can also opt for our 4×4 safari van, which is available for $200 daily. By contacting us, we shall make sure that we calculate everything, and thus we shall inform you and give you the inclusive price. Each of our vehicles is accompanied by drivers who work as area fixers, and many of them have traveled to nearly every part of Kenya, so they are familiar with the local conditions and can provide critical information and resolve any situation on the ground. While in Kenya, these serve as intermediaries between you and our office. And please contact us for any film fixers in Kenya. We are available 24 hours a day to be able to help you with all the information relating to filming Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls in Kenya.

All of our vehicles include a driver who serves as the location fixer. Most of them have visited practically every section of Kenya and are thus familiar with local conditions and can provide relevant information and resolve any local issues. While on location, they work as liaisons between our clients and our office.

Visa recommendation

You’ll need to get a tourist visa. Many film crews choose to get a visa before visiting Kenya. Visas, on the other hand, are easily obtained upon admission into the country. In this situation, you can obtain a tourist visa at the Nairobi International Airport for USD51.00.

When the best time to film Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls in Kenya?

Filming on Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls is an adventure that is done all year round, but the best time for filming is during December and then from June to October. This time, weather conditions are dry and this makes filming activities so much more fantastic. However, the best time to film on Nyahururu Falls/Thomson Falls is during the rainy season, when the green vegetation blooms and provides an amazing scenic view (November to May), while the dry season offers the best photo opportunities, both on short and long hikes (May to October).

Why should you book your Kenya filming safari with Africa Adventure Vacations?

Africa Adventure Vacations is a popular tourist company based in Uganda that operates in East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and South Africa. We have more than ten years of experience assisting filming and production companies and individual travelers who are interested in filming nature-related wildlife and African culture. We offer services such as obtaining filming permission, clearing filming equipment, reserving lodging, and arranging transportation to filming businesses, all in the shortest amount of time possible. Other wildlife tours are available in all of the countries mentioned above, including gorilla tours in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result, you should not hesitate to choose us as your East African film fixers, especially in Kenya for your Kenyan filming experience.