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Ruaka Falls

Google rating 4.5 (63 reviews)
Gigiri
Tourist attraction

Ranked in Best Family Friendly in Nairobi

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About

Scenically beautiful garden and waterfall that's super peaceful, though very hard to find. Worth a short visit for the natural setting. Note that management requires restaurant orders before waterfall access and has photography restrictions.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
TuesdayToday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday8:00���AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Google reviews

4.563 Google reviews
  • Mark K.Google review · 22 Nov 2025

    Ruaka falls Highly recommending👍 🎯My 50th fall😜

  • Lolchoki E.Google review · 12 Nov 2025

    A good place to escape the city noise

  • Peter S.Google review · 13 Aug 2025

    This place may be scenically beautiful, but unfortunately, the owners are crooks. When we arrived there to visit the waterfall, we were told we had to order food at the restaurant first, otherwise we wouldn't be allowed to visit the waterfall. They also wanted us to pay 10,000 Ksh for photos. So we decided not to visit and instead visited the Railway Museum and the Giraffe Center.

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  • Tequilla W.Google review · 2 Aug 2023

    Very beautiful garden & waterfall. Super peaceful. Loved it. Short stay, but worth it. Cons - very hard to find. Photography restrictions but I took photos anyway.

  • Simona K.Google review · 15 Apr 2023

    A cool place to relax with best events ground

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruaka Falls is open Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00���AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Ruaka Falls is located at QQVP+9WM, Gigiri, Nairobi.
Call +254 705 588015.

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