Thomson's Falls
A waterfall of about 74 meters on the edge of the town of Nyahururu, named after Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson, with a path down to the base.
Thomson's Falls lies in the town of Nyahururu on the southwestern edge of the Laikipia Plateau, where the Ewaso Nyiro River plunges into a gorge about 74 meters deep. In 1883, Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson became the first European to reach the site. You can view the falls from the top observation platform or take a steep path down to the base (a small fee applies, and you can hire a guide). Nearby are souvenir shops and old hotels. The falls are about 100 kilometers from Nanyuki and are often a stopover on the way to Nakuru or the Maasai Mara.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Northern White Rhino Enclosure
- Solio Game Reserve
- Aberdare National Park
- Karuru Falls
- Trout Tree Restaurant
- Nanyuki Equator Crossing