Equator Point and Thompson Falls Private Day Trip
See the equator line and take a photo at the equator crossing sign. Discover the boundary between the Northern and the Southern Hemisphere as you get to learn about Coriolis effect. as well as the Visit the beautiful water falls along Ewaso Nyiro River and get to mingle with the interactive locals in this area.
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Equator Point and Thompson Falls Private Day Trip
What's included in Equator Point and Thompson Falls Private Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Equator Marker
Pick up from your Nairobi accommodation or Airport at 0700hrs. Depart for a demonstration at the Equator line. You will drive through Thika Super highway with breath-taking views of the pineapple country side of Thika. The three hours’ drive gets you where the Northern Hemisphere & Southern Hemisphere begin. Here a fascinating phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect occurs. If you are standing to the south of the equator line in the southern hemisphere, the water tends to move in an anti-clockwise manner. If you stand to the north, you will notice the water moving in a clockwise direction. If, on the other hand, you are standing at the equator itself, the water shows no movement. The locals here are always eager to set up this experiment for you. If you want, you could even get a certificate of proof of being at the Equator at a negotiable fee.
Thompson Falls Nyahururu
After the demonstration at the Equator you will descend towards Nyahururu town. Visit the scenic Thomson's falls, which is 243 feet high (74 Meters) along the Ewaso Nyiro river which drains from the Aberdare mountain ranges. You can see the falls from the top at their view point, but with an adventurous spirit you may take a walk following the trail towards the bottom of a ravine for a closer look. The water from the falls makes the best hippopotamus swimming pools in Kenya. After the tour at the falls you may break for lunch at a place of your choice. Lunch is paid directly by self, depending on the menu. You thereafter visit the nearby hippo pool, on lucky day you may have a closer view of these large mammals before embarking on your trip back to Nairobi. Important to note: The 10 hours duration includes the travel time from pick up to drop off
Inclusions
- Entry fee to the Thompson Falls
- Bottled water while on tour
- Private Transport
- Service of a professional tour driver guide
- Entry/Admission - Equator Marker
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities to the driver, guides
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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Meeting / End Points
- During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
