Conservancies in Kirinyaga

Ragati Conservancy: Kamweti Forest Reserve

Located within Kamweti Forest Reserve, along the higher reaches of the Kamweti Route, with the Ragati River flowing along its doorstep, Ragati Conservancy is an enchanting alpine wonderland rhapsodized as a first-rate fly fishing spot, noted for its trout. Established in liaison with the Kenya Forest Service (KWS) covering 5,000-hectares consisted of the essence of afro-montane forest and afro-alpine heath on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 2200 ms to 3000 ms, this off-the-grid hidey hole deep in the forest is a swanky and restful getaway.

Having delighted in the crisp alpine air and magical calm, guests to the secluded Ragati Conservancy can enjoy a stay at either Ndongoro Log Cabin or Kichachu Tented Camp, from where they can explore Mount Kenya National Park along Kamweti Route, enjoy fly fishing, walking safaris, visit nearby waterfalls or engage in some of its noble projects centered on preservation and protection of this fine ecosystem. The only safe way to get Ragati is by 4X4 via the Ragati Forest Station – 20 km from Karatina off the Karatina University Road, just before Karatina town.

Kenya has about 110 wildlife conservancies, all promoting the placid co-existence of local people and wildlife in mutual well-being. Improved security, better land management, income, employment and support to community projects have all encouraged the epic rise of conservancies unique attractions and experiences.

Index of Wildlife Conservancies in Kenya

Baringo County - Kimn'gochoch Conservancy , Irong Conservancy , Ruko Conservancy , Chuine Conservancy , Kaptuya Conservancy , Kabarion Conservancy , Morop Tarambas Community Conservancy , Garissa County - Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy , Homa Bay County - Gwassi Hills Forest Conservancy , Isiolo County - Biliqo Bulesa Community Conservancy , Leparua Conservancy , Ol Lentille Conservancy , Oldonyiro Conservancy , Nasuulu Community Game Conservancy , Nakuprat Gotu Conservancy , Kajiado County - Rimpa Estate Wildlife Conservancy, Shompole Wildlife Conservancy, Olkirimatian Conservancy, Mount Suswa Conservancy, Sidai Oleng Wildlife Conservancy, Selenkay Conservancy, Kericho County - Chebulu Conservancy , Kilifi County - Kuruwitu Marine Conservancy , Galana Wildlife Conservancy , Kirinyaga County - Ragati Conservancy , Kitui County - Kanyanyoo Conservancy, Laikipia County - Ol Ari Nyiro Conservancy, Loisaba Conservancy, Naibunga Game Conservancy, Ol Lentille Conservancy, Ol Jogi Conservancy, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lekurruki Conservancy, Il Ngwesi Conservancy, Lamu County - Kipini Conservancy, Machakos County - The Athi Kapiti Conservancy , Swara Plain Wildlife Conservancy , Makueni County - Kilalinda Conservancy , Marsabit County - Jaldessa Community Conservancy, Shurr Community Conservancy, Songa Conservancy, Melako Conservancy, Mandera County - The Dandu Hills Conservancy, Chachabole Wildlife Conservancy, Rhamu Conservancy, Meru County - Lewa Wildlife Conservancy , Nakuru County - Oserengoni Conservancy, Narok County - The Mara Triangle, Mara North Conservancy, Oloisukut Conservancy, Lemek Conservancy, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Ol Choro Oiroua Conservancy, Enonkishu Game Conservancy, Pardamat Conservancy, Naibosho Conservancy, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Ol Derikesi Conservancy, Samburu County - Kalama Conservancy , Westgate Conservancy , Meibai Conservancy , Namunyak Conservancy , Sera Conservancy , Taita Taveta County - Lumo Conservancy , Mbulia Conservancy , The Wushumbu Conservancy, Tana River County - Kipini Conservancy , Ndera East Conservancy , Bura East Conservancy , Vihiga County - Kaimosi Mission Wildlife Conservancy , Wajir County - Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy , Uasin Gishu County - Chebororwa Community Conservancy, Ndalat Hill Conservancy

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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