Thomson's Falls
A 74 metre waterfall on the Ewaso Ng'iro River, close to the town of Nyahururu. It is named after the explorer Joseph Thomson, and a path leads down to the base of the drop.
- Where
- Nyahururu, Nyandarua, Kenya
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 0.0442, 36.3703
Get the Thomson's Falls stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Thomson's Falls. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Nyandarua volume with your photos and a note.
Near Thomson's Falls
Lake Bogoria 38 km
A saline, alkaline lake in the Rift Valley, south of Lake Baringo. Hot springs and geysers steam along its shore, and large flocks of flamingos feed in the water. Its shore is lined with steaming vents, and it is a Ramsar site and part of the UNESCO listed Kenya Lake System.
Lake Bogoria National Reserve 38 km
A reserve in the Great Rift Valley that covers Lake Bogoria and the land right around it. It is run by the Kenya Wildlife Service, and the lake is known for its hot springs and geysers.
Menengai Crater 43 km
A huge volcanic caldera north of Nakuru, one of the largest in the world. A rim trail looks down on the crater floor, which holds old lava flows and forest. The caldera floor is about 12 kilometres across and has steam vents that are now used for geothermal power.
Mount Satima 52 km
The highest peak of the Aberdare Range and the third highest mountain in Kenya, at about 4,000 metres. Hikers climb through bamboo and moorland to a rocky summit with wide views. Nights on the high ground are cold, and frost is common.
Lake Nakuru National Park 56 km
A shallow soda lake in the Rift Valley at 1,754 metres, surrounded by a national park. It is known for flamingos that gather on the water and for rhinos in the park's woodland and grassland.
Lake Elmenteita 56 km
A soda lake in the Rift Valley, about 120 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. Flamingos and pelicans gather on its shallow water, and it is part of the UNESCO listed Kenya Lake System.
Mount Kipipiri 57 km
An isolated volcano in the Wanjohi Valley, about 32 kilometres northeast of Lake Naivasha. Its forested slopes and cool air make it a quiet walking area on the Kinangop Plateau. Walkers can climb to the summit through bamboo and forest, and the surrounding farmland is green for most of the year.
Aberdare Range 59 km
A mountain range about 160 kilometres long north of Nairobi, protected as Aberdare National Park. Moorland, bamboo and forest give way to waterfalls, with Mount Satima as the highest point. Elephants, leopards and bongo live in its forests, and the Chania and Gura waterfalls drop from its slopes.
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Questions
Where is Thomson's Falls?
Thomson's Falls is in Nyahururu, Nyandarua, Kenya. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Lake Bogoria (38 km), Lake Bogoria National Reserve (38 km), Menengai Crater (43 km).
How do I get the Thomson's Falls stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Thomson's Falls and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Nyandarua volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Thomson's Falls before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Nyandarua volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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