Dundori: Forest and Waterfall

The waterfall in Dundori Forest is part of the landscape associated with Dundori; the forest’s longer-term significance should be understood in the context of the wider travel region. There, Dundori Forest has long been an important livelihood resource for the local community and a significant water catchment area, including for Lake Nakuru.

Forest and water connections

In the wider travel region, Dundori Forest lies in the southern part of Nakuru North Subcounty. It has long been a livelihood resource for the local community and an important water catchment area, including for Lake Nakuru. The International Tree Foundation (ITF), the local organization Wezesha, communities, and the Kenya Forest Service are working together to restore it. An interim report from August 2023 recorded that more than 200,000 trees had been planted, including the threatened native African cherry. The plantings were intended to create habitats, reduce soil erosion, and stabilize the water supply.

In another project report, ITF put the plantings at the time at 600,000 native trees from eleven species, as well as 60,000 agroforestry trees, including fruit trees, on farms. The organization also reported that the Mathare Stream was recovering, particularly toward the end of 2023. Supporting measures included energy-efficient cooking stoves for 500 households to reduce firewood consumption. Wezesha described a care team of 30 scouts, 40 percent of whom were women. This work concerns the regional forest area and the communities involved.

The waterfall in Dundori Forest

The waterfall lies deep in Dundori Forest and is 60 feet high, or around 18 meters. A report dated September 2, 2020, described it as a new attraction drawing local and international tourists. The waterfall is therefore one specific point of interest within the larger forest area. The height refers to the waterfall itself; the description as a new attraction, by contrast, refers to the 2020 report.

The Cedar River and the waterfall

Another perspective on the waterfall comes from an observation by local resident Daniel Wachira, reported in 2020. According to his account, the swollen Cedar River split into two branches, one of which fed the waterfall.

Putting Dundori in context for your trip

For planning your trip, the landscape features complement one another but answer different questions. The forest represents longer-term local and regional significance; the waterfall is the specifically identified natural site with a dated tourist description; and the Cedar River adds an attributed explanation of the waterfall. If you are mainly interested in the broader landscape, the forest offers a wider perspective. If a specific natural feature matters to you, the waterfall takes center stage. Then tailor your search for hotels in Dundori to the purpose of your trip and your specific accommodation requirements.

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