The town also inspired the rhumba song "Afro mtoto wa Sagana".

The town and its surroundings have a growing hospitality industry along the riverline of River Sagana with cottages, water sports, and other tourist attractions being established.

[citation needed] Sagana has 2 distinct rainy seasons and dry weather throughout the year.

The warmest period is February through April with a distinct cool season between June and August, when rainfall is at a minimum.

In areas with free drainage conditions on moderate to steep slopes, lateritic and red to reddish brown soils are present.