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
Kijabe
