Discover Nakuru’s Untold Stories, 5 Places Off The Tourist Trail
September in Nakuru County feels like nature is pressing the reset button. The long rains have washed the landscapes clean, the skies are often clear, and everything—from the grasslands to the escarpments—seems to breathe with fresh life. While most visitors are drawn to the well-known parks and lakes, Nakuru has so many quiet, extraordinary places tucked just beyond the usual route. If you’re craving something different this month—something raw, authentic, and quietly magical—here are a few places where you can find it.
Begin your journey northward toward Thomson’s Falls, where the roar of cascading water greets you long before the mist does. Located just outside the county border in Nyahururu, this 74-meter waterfall tumbles dramatically into a wooded gorge below. September’s rains make it especially powerful, and the surrounding vegetation is lush and green, as if freshly painted. The trail down into the gorge is steep, but the reward is solitude, birdsong, and the cooling spray on your face. Even from the top, the falls are breathtaking—a place that makes you pause and just watch.
Back in Nakuru County, head toward Ol Joro Orok Escarpment, where time slows down and the horizon stretches farther than you imagined possible. Here, the air is cooler, the silence more profound. From the edge of the cliffs, you can look out over the Great Rift Valley—fields, forests, far-off hills—all laid out like a map. This is a perfect place to escape the noise of life: pack a picnic, find a quiet spot, and let the views do the talking. The sunsets here, in September’s golden light, are unforgettable.
Of course, no journey through Nakuru is complete without indulging in the local rhythm—and that rhythm beats loudest at Kikopey, along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense, Kikopey is a cultural experience—a strip of bustling roadside joints famous for their nyama choma. The scent of roasting meat hangs thick in the air, and the sizzling platters of goat or beef arrive at your table accompanied by laughter, conversation, and generous helpings of kachumbari. It’s here that travelers and locals sit shoulder to shoulder, sharing stories over smoky plates and cold drinks.
For a completely different kind of silence, venture to the Subukia Shrine, nestled in the emerald hills northeast of Nakuru town. A place of pilgrimage and peace, the shrine is managed by the Catholic Church and welcomes people of all faiths seeking reflection. Forest paths wind through the grounds, and a quiet spring flows gently from the hillside—its waters believed by some to be healing. Whether you’re religious or simply seeking space to think, Subukia offers the kind of quiet that feels sacred.
And finally, for the curious and adventurous, the Njoro River Cave awaits—part mystery, part history, and entirely off the radar. Shrouded in trees and flanked by a river, this site was once used by ancient communities for burial rituals, and it remains deeply spiritual. Few people visit, which only adds to its untouched charm. Here, amid birdsong and the rustle of leaves, you can reflect on how much of Kenya’s story remains written in its landscape.
So this September, if you find yourself longing for something more than another safari or city break, let Nakuru County surprise you. Beyond the flamingos and game drives lie stories, sounds, and places you won’t find on postcards—only in memory, and in moments you didn’t expect to find.
IMAGES COURTESY OF NAKURU, KENYA
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