Thomson’s Falls

Thomson’s Falls

Thomson’s Falls is the second largest waterfall in Kenya, with a drop of 74 meters, located on the Ewaso Narok River which originates from the Aberdare Mountains. It is close to the famous equator village of Nyahururu town in central Kenya, at an altitude of 2360 meters. The waterfall is a classic scene featured in the movie "Out of Africa", attracting many visitors.

In 1883, Joseph Thomson became the first European to reach this place, and thus the waterfall was later named Thomson’s Falls in honor of his father. Joseph Thomson was a Scottish geologist and naturalist, and also the first European in the early 1880s to trek from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. Surrounded by lush forests, the waterfall presents a spectacular rushing scene, casting a thin misty veil over the surrounding woodland. Visitors can observe the surging waters from upstream, or follow a trail down to the canyon below the falls.

Visitors can also experience the famous equator line near Thomson’s Falls, enjoying the unique sensation of having one foot in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere. The equator holds a sense of mystery for those living far from it, almost like a border with milestone significance. Here, the divide between the two hemispheres is just a line — take a step, and half your foot is in the southern hemisphere, the other half in the northern hemisphere.

Thomson's Falls

Reason to visit: The world’s most famous equator waterfall

Continent: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region: Kenya[Kenya]

Province/State: Rift Valley Province [Rift Valley Province]