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Kenya
Central Kenya
Thomson's Falls (Nyahururu)
A 74m waterfall on the Ewaso Ng'iro — classic Kenya road-trip stop.
About Thomson's Falls (Nyahururu)
Named after explorer Joseph Thomson, this 74m waterfall on the upper Ewaso Ng'iro is the centrepiece of Nyahururu town — a classic halt between Nairobi and the northern safari circuit.
Highlights
- 74m waterfall viewing platform
- Hippo pools below the falls
- Colonial-era Thomson's Falls Lodge
Live forecast · Thomson's Falls (Nyahururu)
21°C
Mainly clear
· 9 km/h wind
Updated 2026-07-18T15:30
- 🌦 21° 12° 💧 2.4mm
- 🌦 21° 10° 💧 2.5mm
- 🌦 22° 11° 💧 0.1mm
- 🌦 23° 13° 💧 1.1mm
- 🌦 21° 12° 💧 0.6mm
- 🌦 22° 12° 💧 0.3mm
- 🌦 21° 12° 💧 0.6mm
Live wildlife observations
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Best time to visit
Year-round
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