Karuru Falls
Kenya's tallest waterfall, dropping about 273 meters in three tiers from the Aberdare moorland straight into a forested gorge.
Karuru Falls lies on the moorland plateau of Aberdare National Park and cascades in three tiers for a total drop of about 273 meters, making it Kenya's tallest waterfall. A viewpoint sits on one side of the top of the falls, from where you can also see Gura Falls across the gorge. Reaching it requires a long drive inside the park in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. It is often scheduled on the same day as an Aberdare game drive. The moorland sits at about 3,000 meters, so it is cold and often foggy. Bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Opens with the national park
Nearby sights
- Aberdare National Park
- Solio Game Reserve
- Trout Tree Restaurant
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Northern White Rhino Enclosure
- Nanyuki Equator Crossing
- Mount Kenya Safari Club & Animal Orphanage