Camping Sites in Kirinyaga

Outdoorman Cabins: Kathiri Waterfalls

Tucked away in the healthful upland tea-growing region at Mugumo, with access conveniently just off the Mugumo-Kangaita Road, Outdoorman Cabins, growing in popularity, is nothing short of magical. A serene hideout, surrounded by towering trees and the soothing sounds the clear-water river, the campsite offers a perfect balance of tranquility and adventure. In the nearby background, the neat-as-a-pin rows of tea offer a lovely contrast. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a first-timer, Outdoorman caters to everyone looking for a peaceful escape into nature.

The center of interest is a large natural pool below the modest block waterfalls, known as Kathiri or Gathiri, which creates a stunning backdrop. It is a great place to unwind, with many quirky yet useful amenities like swings at the waters’ edge, hammocks, picnic benches, garden chairs and a rough-and-ready multi-purpose raised net. There’s plenty to do here, including swimming and water games. At hand, a series of rapids and smaller falls make for amazing riverine walks. At hand, the beautiful tea estates beckon campers to learn more about Kenya’s green gold.

Visitors to Outdoorman Cabins can brings their own camping gear, rent one, or stay at one of their rustic candy-coloured tiny A-frame huts. Each tiny hut, raised about a foot off the ground, is equipped with a comfortable mattress. Beddings and linen are provided. As a precaution you can carry extra and dress for the cold chilly evenings. The restrooms are clean, with hot water available 24/7 – a rarity for many campsites! Other amenities include; on-site catering, a fire pit, picnic tables, and a spacious area for parking. For the self-catering campers, there are a handful of shopping centers and towns from where they can get enough supplies.

Camping is much more than a pleasant holiday, it’s a great way to truly enjoy Kenya. An inexpensive and indulging do-it-yourself holiday. In the warm Kenyan sun, camping is a way of life the intrepid spiritedly remembers. It is a memorable outdoor activity to carry out whether you are single, as a couple, or as a family.

Index of Camping Sites in Kenya

Baringo County - Maji Moto Hot Springs , Lake Bogoria National Reserve , Robert's Camp , Royal Campsite , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Lelin Campsite , Kilima Resort , Embu County - Camp Ndunda Falls , Mount Kenya Riverside Retreat , Mzima Fishing Camp , Homa Bay County - Abasuba Peace Museum, Siambi Resort, Isiolo County - Boji Dera Camp , The Big North , Kericho County - Chesumot Estate , Kiambu County - Redhill Campsite, Kirinyaga County - Camp Malta , Rukenya Islands , Kijani Camp , Timstep Hotel & Camp , Savage Wilderness, Outdoorman Cabins , Laikipia County - Mukogodo Forest, Ol Maisor Ranch, Tandala Ranch, Machakos County - Swara Plains Mua Hills Tented Camp , Makueni County - Nzaui Range, Muranga County - Aberdare Bongo Lodge , Laibon Gardens & Campsite , Nakuru County - Sanctuary Farm, Hell's Gate National Park, Fisherman's Camp, Lake Oloiden Campsite, Crater Lake Camp, Hyrax Hill Camp, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nyandarua County - Plovers Eco Camp , Maverick Rondavels , Malewa Bundu Camp , Samburu County - Mount Ololokwe, Yale Camel Camp, Siaya County - Hawi's Tented Camp, Taita Taveta County - Ziwani Camp, Lake Jipe Camp , Lualenyi Camp , Tharaka Nithi County - Kinondoni Lodge, Marimanti Lodge , Trans Nzoia County - Mount Elgon National Park, Kitale Nature Conservancy, Saiwa Camp, Turkana County - The Eliye Springs, Uasin Gishu County - Greenwoods

Known for its agricultural productivity, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural heritage, Kirinyaga is a key contributor to Kenya’s economy. Located at the foot of Mount Kenya, its landscape is characterized by lush green tea and coffee farms, rivers, and rolling hills, and the weather, year-round, is temperate and salubrious.

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35 Destinations in Kirinyaga County , arranged as one would visit these - south, west, east then south - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Sagana Getaway Resort , Camp Malta , Tana Station , Thingira Cultural Village , Kwetu Home , Gatitika Falls , River Nyamindi , Mwea Rice Scheme , Mwea Classic Marathon , Ndaraca ya Ngai , Rukenya Islands , Murinduko Hill, Njukiini Forest , Kijani Camp , Timstep Hotel & Campsite , Savage Wilderness , Rapids Camp, Sagana Fisheries , Ruamuthambi Falls , Thiba Falls , Thiba Dam , Kamuruana Hill , Ragati Conservancy , Kiburi Farm & Stay , Thiba Fishing Camp , Outdoorsman Cabins , Kathiri Falls , Castle Forest Lodge , Castle Falls , Mount Kenya , Kamweti Route , Kangere Falls, Gichugu Farms, Karumandi Falls

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What’s The Air Like In Kirinyaga?

Kirinyaga has a true tropical climate with equatorial rainfall pattern. Mean temperature ranges from a low of 8 o C in the upper zones to 30 o C in the lower zones about Mwea.

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.20?

Mount Kenya, occupying on the northern half of Kirinyaga, to a large extent influences both the landscape and the climate. The dryer lowland, typified by pleasant rolling plains, covers most of Mwea.

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