Fishing Camps in Muranga
Kenya Fly Fishers, Southern Camp
River trout fly fishing along the serene tarns and rivers around Mount Kenya and Aberdare is one of four things which tempts anglers from far and wide to explore Muranga County. The second is that Muranga offers as much, if not more, variety in a relatively compact area. The third is that fishing, of one kind or another, is a year-round adventure exploit. And the fourth is that it is surprisingly economical, nearly all the fishing waters being accessible through the normal touring facilities.
For the trout fisherman, and prospecting angler, the Aberdare Reserve with its scores of good streams, running down through Muranga County, is a favoured haunt for fly fishing. Most of Kenya’s trout fishing, for brown or rainbow, is to be found in the higher reaches of the Aberdare, above the 6,000 ft. level, in beautiful surroundings of forested glade and sparkling streams. At higher altitudes, the trout are usually small, averaging about three quarters of a pound, but as you descend they gain in weight. One of the great launches in Muranga is Kenya Fly Fishers’ Southern Camp, south of Tuthu Catholic Church, run by Kenya Fly Fishers’ Club.
Established for many years now, Kenya Fly Fisher’s Club maintain two traditional hutted camps here, each set in three acres of peaceful garden with a river front. The camps are built around a central clubhouse with a comfortable dining room and lounge, log fire, deep arm chairs and sofas, and an abundance of piscatorial literature. A cook and houseboy look after the kitchen and stores. Cooking is by gas and lighting by electricity. Sleeping arrangement can be reorganized to cater for various parties. Each camp has two standard beds and a small washroom.
Life’s little luxuries have not been overlooked. There is a central washing block with hot running water for showers and bathing. The camps are quite snug, and still deliver a feel of the yester years. Visitors must carry their food and bed linen, in addition to fishing tackle and binoculars. The club’s beats begin on the edge of Aberdare Forest and run down through the upper reaches of the tea-country for some twelve kilometres. Fishing is from both banks on the Northern Mathioya and Gichugi Rivers, where the water is sparkly-clean, and the birdlife incomparable.
Fishing in Kenya is a popular activity, thanks to its abundant freshwater lakes, rivers, and the Indian Ocean coastline. Whether you’re into deep-sea fishing, freshwater angling, or simply exploring local fishing traditions, Kenya offers diverse opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. Be sure to obtain necessary permits and licenses for fishing in national parks, reserves, or specific fishing areas.
Index of Fishing Camps Around Kenya
Baringo County - Lake Baringo National Reserve, Embu County - Izaak Walton Inn, The Mzima Fishing Camp, Isiolo County - Bisanadi National Reserve, Kericho County - The Dimbolil Dam, Kirinyaga County - River Thiba Fishing Camp, Marsabit County - Lake Turkana, The Oasis Club, Meru County - Lake Rutundu, Lake Ellis, Mombasa County - Suli Suli Fishing, Bahari Beach Club, Muranga County - Kenya Fly Fishers (Southern Camp), Kimakia Tea Cottages, The Aberdare Cottages & Fishing Lodge, Nyeri County - Thego Fishing Camp, KWS Fishing Lodge, Naro Moru River Lodge, Trans Nzoia County - Kapolet Fishing Camp, Turkana County - Lake Turkana (Jade Sea), Turkana Oasis Club
Murang’a County is a rich agricultural and cultural hub, known for its historical significance, beautiful landscapes, and important role in Kenya’s tea and coffee industries. The scenic hillscapes and cultural heritage makes Murang’a County a fascinating destination for visitors interested in nature, history, and agriculture.
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40 Destinations in Muranga County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then east - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Gatura Greens Purple Tea Farm Tours, Kimakia Tea Cottage, Kimakia Falls, Kanunga Falls, Ndakaini Dam, Ndakaini Dam Marathon, Muchiri's Resort, Aberdare Forest, Elephant Hill, Aberdare Bongo Ecolodge, Ranges View Lodge, Manguyo Falls, Mathioya River, Kenya Fly Fishers (Southern Camp), Aberdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge, Mathioya River Lodge, Karuri Gakure Grave Site, Tuthu Catholic Church, Mukurwe Wa Gathanga, Karia Ka Mbari Ya Ngware, Wangu Wa Makeri Shrine, C70 Gacharage-Kangema Road, Maragua Dam, Maragua Falls, Old A2 Route, Muranga town, Kakuzi Boran Barn, Makuyu Golf Club, Makuyu Ridge, Eco Farmhouse, Muranga Gorges, Mathioya Dam, Muranga (St. James & All Martyrs) Church, Stanley’s Haven, Sagana Getaway Retreat, Tetura Sagana Camp, Laibon Gardens & Campsite, Jangwani Camp
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Maximum temperatures ranges between 26°C and 30°C, while the minimum ranges between 14°C and 18°C. In the western area, which is mostly high altitudes, the minimum temperatures can be as low as 6°C in July.
The topography and geology of Muranga is more or less sloping westerly towards the long Aberdare Range, the rain catchment from where most of rivers draining it originate. All these rivers flow south-eastward bound, to join Tana.