Karura Falls Lookout

Kenya


The lookout gives a breathtaking view of the 50m waterfall dropping down through the forest. If you are short on time, enter via the Mutubio West Gate, which is roughly 8km from the lookout. It's a fairly easy 20-minute hike through the forest to view the falls.


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