Thomson Falls
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Curtis O
Crystal Falls, MI43 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Aggressive vendors. While the falls are pretty, dealing with the aggressive vendors made it a negative experience. They simply would not take no thank you as a response. I don't like to be rude to anyone, especially when I know they are struggling to make a few shillings, but telling me they have babies to feed did not make me want to but stuff that I don't want, need, or have room for. I would have sooner given them 50 shillings just to leave me alone but I doubt that would keep them from wanting more.
Written 25 February 2023
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Cfaneuff
41 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
The Falls are not free. You will be charged to even get close enough to look and charged again if you want to hike down to them. THIS HIKE IS NOT FOR ANYONE WHO CAN NOT TOLERATE A HEAVY WORK OUT. I am in decent shape and hike from time to time and I almost didn't make it back up. Our entire group of young women/men in their twenties found it very hard and it is somewhat dangerous. We could only stay at the bottom of the falls for about ten minutes. I am not sure I would do it again. However, if you are in the area it is worth stopping buy and taking a picture. Don't let anyone take a picture with you or put animals on you. THEY WILL CHARGE YOU.
Written 23 June 2015
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Phillip19692014
Nairobi, Kenya4 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
The Falls are breath-taking and beautiful. Excursion down to the bottom was very adventurous. However one needs a guide to keep away criminals who waylay visitors from the bushes with knives.
Written 14 February 2014
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Julian M
Hoboken, NJ10 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Truly appalling service. Stopped for bite to eat for toddlers and took nearly two hours for fish and chips. Staff did not care.
At waterfalls view point you pay to get in and then get harassed to buy stuff.
Will not be visiting again
At waterfalls view point you pay to get in and then get harassed to buy stuff.
Will not be visiting again
Written 27 December 2019
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SAROJA R
Hamilton, NJ159 contributions
Nov 2019
If you have visited Iceland or other countries with large amounts of waterfalls, you might be a little disappointed but by itself it's a neat little waterfall. As with touristy areas everywhere, you can expect to see locals in their traditional attire but if you want to take a picture with them it will cost you a few shillings. The walkway can be treacherous in parts so be careful if it has rained.
Written 26 December 2019
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Abraham Kimunjos
1 contribution
Sept 2018
Had a beautiful experience. a nice place for adventures! any tourist visiting there finds nature so awesome..i recommend this place a nice tourist attraction.
Written 28 August 2019
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murungaru
2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Thomson's Falls is one of the water falls in Nyahururu and it attracts visitors from all over the world. just beside it is a prestigious hotel where you can have meals and even spend some days there.
Written 24 June 2019
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LUCY N
Nairobi, Kenya3 contributions
Dec 2018
The smooth roar of the falling waters at Thomson Falls is in itself a serenade of nature easing away every visitor's entry to a peaceful, humidly beautiful and serene environs. A valuable visit that is not only pocket friendly but equally interactive to sight.
Written 13 February 2019
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Phil c
Nairobi, Kenya37 contributions
Oct 2018 • Business
This is one of the magical sites in Kenya. However, it's been highly commercialised with many shops dotting the place selling all manner of items. It's extremely difficult to have a quiet time at the falls with photographers, hawkers and taxi operators trying to get your attention. The local authority meds to regulate the operations within the park. For now, you are safe entering the water falls from Thomson Falls Hotel
Written 18 December 2018
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cmonequi
Nairobi, Kenya4 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Thompson Falls are a gem in Nyahururu. if you love nature, you will certainly love the splendid scenery here. Watching the waters come down with such tremendous force is beautiful to behold. Lots of photo opportunities, plus the guys dressed as 'maasais' may wanna take a pic with you for a fee.
Didn't walk downstream though, but could see guys there. Carry warm clothing if you visit in the late afternoon/early evening as it can get pretty chilly. :Look out for the many baboons that run around the grounds as well. They are shy though, couldn't get a pic :)
Lastly, hope the county government can take stern action on guys who throw litter. Parts of the falls were full of plastic.
Didn't walk downstream though, but could see guys there. Carry warm clothing if you visit in the late afternoon/early evening as it can get pretty chilly. :Look out for the many baboons that run around the grounds as well. They are shy though, couldn't get a pic :)
Lastly, hope the county government can take stern action on guys who throw litter. Parts of the falls were full of plastic.
Written 22 March 2017
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Does anybody have a picture of their rates board. How much is it for non-resident adults
Written 8 August 2021
How much is gate fee currently? Is food from outside allowed?
Written 30 October 2019
Costs about 50 K Shillings. It is open area and no restrictions for taking own food
Written 1 November 2019
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