Paradise Lost
A lake and waterfall set in a coffee estate in Kiambu, where a path leads behind the falls to a prehistoric cave; a popular weekend escape for locals.
Paradise Lost lies in a coffee estate in Kiambu County, about 20 km north of Nairobi. The grounds have an artificial lake with boating and horseback riding. The highlight is a path that leads behind the waterfall into a cave. Archaeologists have found traces of Stone Age human activity here dating back some 40,000 years, and people also hid here during the Mau Mau uprising. Admission is several hundred shillings, and it is open roughly 08:00–18:00. It is good for a relaxed half-day outing, but it gets crowded on weekends.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Maasai Market
- Karura Forest
- Nairobi National Museum
- Nairobi Arboretum
- Jamia Mosque, Nairobi
- Nairobi City Market
- Nairobi Gallery
- Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family