Sagana Day Trip

Morning drive to Sagana just about 95kms north of Nairobi, the Tana River has some excellent rapids. A rafting trip on the river consists of a 16 kms of White-Water rafting expedition and kayaking. These excursions run on seasons depending on the water levels.

White water rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or bodies of water, this is usually done on different degrees of rough water waves, in order to thrill and excite the passengers. The adventure has different degrees of difficulty, but whichever level you choose, you’ll have an adventure you’ll never forget!

This adrenaline running adventure starts with a 3 kilometer of basic class II and II, where additional training on paddle skills are imparted. A 6-kilometer section follows with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around. Cool off with an optional swim in the warm water.

The final 7-kilometer adventure back to the campsite starts with some more training on paddle commands. You will now encounter the 3 big rapids, Captains Folly, Can of Worms and Sphincter Flexor. Subject to water levels, you may be able to “surf” in “fish eye” and then swim through the next couple of minor rapids. We reach the campsite about 4 to 5 hours after setting off, where a full barbeque lunch awaits us. Plenty of beer and soft drink Included. After lunch when everyone is ready we leave for Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon.

Extra Activities to do:

• Hike the Kiambichu forest
• Visit the Pineapple plantations in Thika enroute to Sagana
• Visit the Mwea rice farms
• Community volunteer program within the Kirinyaga/Muranga County
• Bungee jumping
• Stand up paddle boarding
• Rock climbing
• Archery and Zip lining
• Camping safaris
• Canoeing in the River Tana/Mathioya
• Visit the Kikuyu cultural centre, Thingira at Makutano Junction.