Kenya
Nyandarua Mountains
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- Nyandarua Mountains (ID: 6655)
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- Kenya
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On tentative list 2023
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History of Nyandarua Mountains
- 2023: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
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The site is still called Aberdares Range no matter what the description says. It could be be that only certain mountains are to be inscribed but the waterfalls are definitely the highlight of your trip through the range
I entered at the Mutubio West Gate which isn't far from Lake Nakuru although the road can be a bit tough. It gets surprisingly better as you get closer to the gate. Ensure you have your eCitizen ticket ready because there is no data connection in the range.
Your first stop from here will be Karuru Waterfall which is a bumpy ride but well wirh it. From the parking lot you walk a few minutes for spectacular views across the valley and down the falls. It's a triple stage drop that is best scene from the right side. If your route is like mine and another group I met here then you should enjoy it a bit longer. The rest of the range won't be as good.
Bumpy road back onward to Magura Falls & Queens Cave which were skipped by the second group and I agree there isn't much to see. It's not even a cave but a smelly cavern you can enter. As that isn't too spectacular I suggest looking at it from the top and move on.
Third stop is Chania Waterfall. You need to climb far down for this on and even though you can see it well from the top you can get …
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