Thomson’s Falls

　　   Thomson’s Falls is the second largest waterfall in Kenya, with a drop of 74 meters, standing on the Ewaso Narok River, which originates from the Aberdare Mountains. It is located near the famous equator village of Nyahururu town in central Kenya, at an altitude of 2,360 meters. The waterfall was featured in the classic scenes of the movie "Out of Africa," attracting many visitors who come here for that reason.

　　   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 sight as its rushing waters cloak the surrounding woodland in a fine mist. Visitors can view the powerful flow of water from upstream, or follow trails down to the canyon below the falls.

　　   Visitors can also experience the famous equator line at Thomson’s Falls, enjoying the novelty of having one foot in the Southern Hemisphere and the other in the Northern Hemisphere. The equator holds a sense of mystery for those living far from it, almost like a border with the significance of a milestone. Here, the hemispheres are separated by just a thin 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: One of the world’s most famous equator waterfalls Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Kenya [Kenya] Province/State: Rift Valley Province [Rift Valley Province]