Rivers & Springs IN NAKURU COUNTY

River Malewa

Malewa River is located next to Monderat and is estimated to be 27km long flowing into Lake Naivasha.

Accessibility: 1 Hour from Nakuru via Nakuru-Nairobi highway

Google Index: 0° 29′ 52″ S, 36° 23′ 49″ E

Features: River sightseeing

No Access Fee

Travel Essentials: Breathable clothing

Njoro River

Njoro River / Falls is located in Njoro ward, and gets its water from the Mau Escarpment that flows into Lake Nakuru.

Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour from Nakuru, at Kwa Wright center junction in Njoro

Google Coordinates: -0.3474° S, 35.9240° E

Features: Picnic spot, Walking trail, Waterfall, Water fall backdrop

No access fees

Travel Essentials: Drinking water, trekking shoes, snacks

River Gilgil

River Gilgil drains from the Aberdere into Lake Naivasha and is approximately 60km long.

Accessibility: 1 Hour from Nakuru via Nakuru-Nairobi highway

Google Index: 0.7089° S, 36.3704° E

Features: River sightseeing

No Access Fee

Travel Essentials: Breathable clothing

River Molo

The Molo River sources from the Mau forest and borders Mogotio in Baringo County.

Accessibility: 1-Hour from Nakuru town via Nakuru-Nyahururu Rd

Google Index: 0.0805° S, 35.9225° E

Features: Seasonal boating activity

No Access Fee

Travel Essentials: Breathable clothing

River Subukia

Subukia River (Waseges River) flows from a spring near the Subukia shrine and eventually feeds into Lake Baringo.

Accessibility: 1-Hour from Nakuru town via Nakuru-Nyahururu Rd

Google Index: -0.01644, 36.20927

Features: River, Sightseeing

No Access Fee

Travel Essentials: Breathable clothing

Kariandusi Hot Springs

Kariandusi Hot Springs is a natural geothermal site located in Gilgil known for its steaming warm water.

Accessibility: Approximately 30 minutes from Nakuru, 10 kilometers southeast of Gilgil Town near Kariandusi Prehistoric Site via the old Nakuru-Nairobi road (C13)

 

Google Coordinates:  -0.430726, 36.294248

No entry fees

Features: Sizeable hot spring, Nature trails for walks, Picnic spot

Travel Essentials: Swimming costume, drinking water, snacks, trekking shoes

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