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Kenya's Most Beautiful Waterfalls You've Probably Never Heard Of

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 Karuru Falls Kenya's Tallest Waterfall Tucked away inside Aberdare National Park , Karuru Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kenya, plunging approximately 273 metres (896 feet) over three spectacular tiers.  Despite holding this impressive record, it remains one of the country's least-visited natural wonders, largely because it sits deep within the Aberdare mountain range. The drive to the falls is an experience in itself. After entering the park, you'll pass through thick bamboo forests, open moorlands, and mist-covered valleys where elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, and black-and-white colobus monkeys are frequently spotted. Keep your camera ready because wildlife sightings are common even before reaching the waterfall. Once you arrive at the viewing platforms, the first thing you'll notice is the thunderous sound of water echoing through the gorge. During the rainy season, Karuru Falls becomes especially dramatic as enormous volumes of water crash down the ...