Thomson's Falls
Thomson's Falls
3.5
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Korrey
New Mexico72 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Beautiful area. Vendors were very pushy. One vendor let me meet two of his lizards and then wanted five dollars for it. Two men dressed in native-type regalia each wanted five dollars for singing to my roommate and I. This stop on our trip was not worth it in my opinion.
Written October 10, 2022
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Sam Gurung
3 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Beautiful falls, a must visit. 15 mins bimble to the falls from entrance as it’s all down hill; coming back up will definitely break some sweat as the path is bit steep. Bit of treacherous path and might get slippery when rains, so recommend a decent pair of shoes. Walk closer to the falls to getting better view and pictures. Next to entrance is a lodge and would not recommend to eat food there, but enjoy the drinks as the garden is beautiful and your can hear the roaring of Thompson falls.
Written May 13, 2022
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paulyh635
Ontario, Canada 160 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Falls are nice to look at. Be careful there is a man with chameleon who park rangers are watching since he is breaking some rules and tricking visitors. Falls name should be changed back to original name and not be called Thompson since the falls had a name long before that guy showed up.
Written October 30, 2024
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Allen M
Wynyard, Australia116 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We called in to see the Thomson falls as we were travelling past them with the tour we were on. Aberdare national park was not our destination. There had been recent rains so the falls were flowing well. The local sellers were not as aggressive as online reports had indicated but our tour guide said they had been asked to be more restrained. A pretty good experience
Written October 18, 2024
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Orna L
Lehavim, Israel200 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
The falls are beautiful, and especially so while visiting Kenya, were water are rare. However, not all of us felt it was worth the effort of going up and down all those stairs. The way to this falls was filled with water bottles, snacks bags and other unpleasant leftovers of people. The kids did enjoy getting closer and a bit wet, I would settle for a picture from the view points above the falls.
Written October 11, 2022
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Victor Mwenda
Nairobi, Kenya18 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
This is one of the most beautiful places herebin kenya. The water flow, view, the landscape and the fresh air. I love it all.
Written March 16, 2020
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Gmebrie3
Nashville, IN108 contributions
Jan 2020
The falls and the grounds themselves are beautiful but be prepared to be overrun by all sorts of people vying for your attention and your money. It was very uncomfortable; we couldn't wait to make our way through there, get a look at the falls, and get out.
Written February 14, 2020
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Melanie E
Auckland Central, New Zealand142 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We came here today and enjoyed it. There are stairs and a rail to the bottom so it's not too hard to walk. However, be prepared to walk back up them. Our guide warned us about people jumping in your photos then asking for money, but no one bothered us too much. It's 200khs for entry.
Written October 5, 2019
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Jtthjones
Pooler, GA384 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Stopped by the, falls for lunch on a long drive. The falls are a decent size. You have to pay to get closer and then you will be bombarded by local shop owners asking you to go to their store. Don't take pictures of the people dressed in tribal outfits or the guy with the chameleon, they will charge you after the fact. There is a little path to get closer to the falls that was an easy walk. You will get harassed on this path also.
If you decide to go shopping, be aware!! They are very aggressive and work together to make you visit more shops. My friend bought a necklace and the store owner handed it to another lady after she had paid and said "her friend would wrap it up" which was a ploy for her friend to take us to the other end of the shopping area to make us visit her shop. If you buy something take it right away so you don't get led on a wild goose chase. Also, they start prices super high. You need to start super low and bargain. They will come down a lot on their prices. They will try to make you feel bad for them to get you to spend money "please buy so I can feed my baby" don't fall for it. One lady even stood in front of me to not let me get buy so I would see her shop. I had to politely push pass as it was a bit threatening. It was exhausting to deal with these women. I was in such an overload that I didn't have time to think and didn't get all the souvenirs that I wanted. I just wanted to get out of there.
If you decide to go shopping, be aware!! They are very aggressive and work together to make you visit more shops. My friend bought a necklace and the store owner handed it to another lady after she had paid and said "her friend would wrap it up" which was a ploy for her friend to take us to the other end of the shopping area to make us visit her shop. If you buy something take it right away so you don't get led on a wild goose chase. Also, they start prices super high. You need to start super low and bargain. They will come down a lot on their prices. They will try to make you feel bad for them to get you to spend money "please buy so I can feed my baby" don't fall for it. One lady even stood in front of me to not let me get buy so I would see her shop. I had to politely push pass as it was a bit threatening. It was exhausting to deal with these women. I was in such an overload that I didn't have time to think and didn't get all the souvenirs that I wanted. I just wanted to get out of there.
Written July 23, 2017
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mark q
Belgium74 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
it s worth to stop and have a look , nice to see!, the hotel ,lodge was a nice expierience , dinner on the fireplace because it was verry cold that night. staff was lighting the fireplace in the room, this was our 1st time to sleep in a room with an open fire, fantastic.
Written August 31, 2014
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Written October 2, 2024
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