Masinga Dam Is A Manmade Lake In Thika County

Masinga Dam Is A Manmade Lake In Thika County

 Masinga Dam is a manmade lake. It produces much of the hydroelectric power used in some parts of Kenya like Mombasa town. It is one the seven folks Tana River projects and it borders Yatta District and Mbeere District. Masinga Dam stretches to up to Thika on the west.

 It holds Marine life, Fish, hippo and crocodiles. Much of its fish is supplied to Thika, Embu, Nairobi, Matuu and Masinga towns. Masinga Dam is situated about 150 km's from Nairobi and is along the Thika-Garissa road.

 It is one of the dams that supply electricity to the national grid. At the dam there are cottages which you can rent and enjoy the site and also boat rides are available.

 One can fish, swim or do some camping. The campsite has all the facilities like hot showers etc.