Kirinyaga is one of the 47 counties in Kenya, it covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers, lying between 1,158 meters and 5,380 meters above sea level. It has a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, rising from the endless patches of green fields abounding with produce. An impressive 350.7 Km² of indigenous forests, wooded hillocks, steep valleys crossed by big rivers and a wide variety of wildlife, a haven for nature lovers. Some of the best tea, coffee and aromatic rice in the world is grown here. Adventure sports along Sagana river have become a budding tourist epicenter, attracting adventure lovers from far and wide to take part in its adrenaline rushing activities ranging from, water rafting, bungee jumping, zip lining and many more. This, coupled with its warm, friendly and welcoming people makes Kirinyaga a great tourist destination, for both local and international tourists. Kĩrĩ-nyaga literally translates to “the dwelling place of God” in the Gĩkũyũ (Kikuyu) language, in reference to Mt. Kenya, where the Agĩkũyũ people traditionally faced when offering their prayers to NGAI Mwene Nyaga (God). It is therefore a symbolic county culturally, spiritually and economically.
*Right click is disabled on this website
Attractions
Discover Us
We are a team of nature lovers on a mission to showcase this beautiful place we love and call home. Join us in exploring undiscovered natural gems, sharing incredible experiences and co-creating wonderful memories with a spirit of curiosity and kindness. People are at the heart of our actions, this intention flows through everything we do; from designing the perfect trip for you, to taking you back to the simple ways of thinking, living and learning. We hold to the highest standards the impact we have on nature, people and the community at large. It has been proven that the more time you spend in nature, the more connected you are to it and the more you understand your impact on it. By providing added value to eco-tourism destinations, we contribute to a richer and more diverse tourism experience that fosters a culture of respect and conservation of the environment through appreciation of nature, culture and well being.
The Challenge
Biodiversity is the foundation of human well-being and prosperity. The magnitude and scope of the biodiversity crisis facing us call for innovative ways to deal with conservation challenges. There is a greater need than ever to devise powerful tools to effectively engage society in conservation issues. Educating people inspires them to take informed conservation action, support sustainable tourism activities, promotes respect for cultural diversity and improves the welfare and livelihoods of local communities.
Eco-tourism
Ecotourism is a travel experience that first and foremost, helps travelers come to a better understanding of unique natural and cultural environments. This creates a symbiotic relationship between tourism and conservation efforts. Eco-tourism is defined by its sustainable development results. They include:
1. Minimizing negative impacts of tourism.
2. Conserving natural areas and educating tourists about conservation as a key component of sustainability.
3. Maximizing benefits to the local community through capacity building and economic empowerment.
These form a valuable pathway to transform the environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of tourists through first-hand encounters with nature. Humans possess an innate tendency for positive emotional engagement with nature. We tap into this potential through well-designed actionable information. Effective messaging should show nature as a resource and present conservation issues in connection with related political, social and economic factors. This nurtures meaningful and enduring relations between people and nature beyond the tour experience.
What we do..
To protect biodiversity, it is imperative to create alternative economic opportunities for the people who depend on biodiverse ecosystems. We aim to educate the tourists and the community on the importance of conserving the environment by clearly demonstrating the negative effects of its degradation.
We offer guided tours which have proven to impart a significantly higher level of connectedness to nature. This creates a deeper awareness on the importance of protecting it. We believe tourism offers concrete opportunities for green and inclusive growth. We, therefore, aim to include low-income communities into the value created by our tourism-based conservation efforts and incentive structures. Our focus is to deliver exciting, memorable and purposeful tourist experiences and contribute in building a sustainable economy that benefits local people in the long term.
“We are called to assist the earth to heal her wounds and in the process heal our own. It is our collective responsibility to give our children a world of beauty and wonder.” Wangari Muta Maathai
Take a day trip
The three Falls road trip
For explorers who are ready to tackle tough terrain.
Grandfalls tour
Beautiful and easily accessible natural sites for a great time out.
Church in the wild
For adventurers looking for an active and exciting time out.
