Nyahururu

Getting there

Traveling by matatu is the most common way reaching Nyahururu, they are plentiful but not very conformable. A trip from Nairobi should take four hours and cost around Ksh 700. The nearest major city, Nakuru, is about one hour away. Kenya Railways operates a passenger service from Nairobi twice per week, while the journey takes 7½ hours it's a much more relaxing journey compared to a matatu.

1 Nyahururu railway station. (updated Jul 2026)

Getting around

Since this is a small town, you can walk to most places.

See

1 Thomson's Falls. A 74 m (243 ft) waterfall on the Ewaso Ng'iro river situated 3 km (1.9 mi) from the town of Nyahururu, at 2,360 m (7,740 ft) elevation. In 1883 Joseph Thomson was the first European to reach Thomson Falls, and named them for his father. (updated Sep 2021)

Buy

Clenshelf Supermarket. 8am-9pm. Has most things you need. lower prices. (updated Jun 2023) Jamaa Supermarket (town center). 8am-8.30pm. The biggest supermarket in town. (updated Jun 2023) Cooperative Bank, Nyeri-Nyahururu road. 24 hours. Has a Mastercard and Visa card ATM. (updated Jun 2023)

Sleep

Bettan Hotel & Lodge, Koinange Road. clean single/double rooms with own bathroom. has hot water. free wifi. breakfast ksh 200. Ksh 1000/1500. (updated Jun 2023) 1 Nyaki Hotel, off Kenyatta Rd, ☏ +254 65 22313. Family-run motel/hotel. Restaurant and bar on-site. (Unfinished) rooftop where you can dry your laundry. Wifi. Parking available. Single room from Ksh 1000. (updated Sep 2021)