See
Karuru Falls
Aberdare NP, Kenya
At 273 metres, Karuru is one of Kenya's tallest waterfalls and one of its least visited. Three cascading tiers dropping through highland forest into a mist-filled gorge that looks like something from a nature documentary — except you're standing right there, getting sprayed.
The drive through the Aberdares to get here is half the experience. You climb through bamboo forests so thick the road becomes a green tunnel. Giant lobelias stand like alien sentries at the higher elevations. Colobus monkeys crash through the canopy overhead.
You'll need a 4x4 — the roads inside the park range from bumpy to biblical depending on recent rainfall. KWS park fees apply but are reasonable for citizens. The viewpoint above the falls is spectacular, and if you're feeling adventurous, there's a trail that descends to the base.
Worth every shilling, every kilometre, every bump in the road.
Getting there
3hrs from Nairobi via Nyeri
Entry fee
KWS park fees (KES 1,000 citizens)
Best for photos
After rains, morning light
Time needed
Full day including drive