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KENYA: Farm Life, Sustainable Farming & Homestay Experience

KENYA: Farm Life, Sustainable Farming & Homestay Experience

Unique Experience

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2026

Lewis N.

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Nairobi

Afrikaans (Native), English (Native), Swahili (Kiswahili) (Native)

3 days

Private tour (only you and Lewis N.)

Up to 3 people

Experience authentic farm life at a farm on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Live with your hosts, enjoy fresh farm-to-table meals, and explore sustainable farming. Harvest tea, coffee, honey, fruits, and vegetables, care for dairy cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and rabbits, discover medicinal herbs, and learn beekeeping and organic gardening. Perfect for families, students, photographers, food lovers, and eco-travelers.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

04:30 AM

Meeting Point

Nairobi Area/ Nanyuki/ JKIA International Airport

- Your guide will meet you at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Private transport to the farm is included. Guests traveling independently can meet directly at the farm in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County. Exact directions and contact details will be shared after your booking is confirmed.

Farm Life at the Slopes of Mt Kenya

Meeting Point

Nairobi / Nanyuki / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Your host will meet you at your hotel, residence, or JKIA in Nairobi. Private transport to the farm is included. Guests traveling independently can also meet directly at the farm in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County. Exact directions and contact details will be shared after your booking is confirmed.

2 Nights / 3 Days Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to Farm Life

Pickup from Nairobi and scenic drive to Chogoria on the slopes of Mount Kenya.

Warm welcome by your host family with fresh farm refreshments.

Check in and settle into your accommodation.

Guided tour of the farm and introduction to daily life.

Meet the dairy cows, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

Farm-to-table dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm.

Ecosystem & Community

Day 2 – Farming Experience & Mount Kenya Forest

Traditional farm breakfast.

Feed and care for the farm animals while learning sustainable livestock practices.

Visit the tea, coffee, and macadamia plantations.

Explore the kitchen garden and medicinal herbs.

Harvest seasonal produce and enjoy a farm-fresh lunch.

Afternoon guided walk to Rhino Ark Kamukuu Gate and the Mount Kenya Forest Station, with beautiful views of the forest and surrounding landscapes.

Evening bonfire with storytelling, local traditions, and cultural exchange.

Overnight at the farm.

Day 3 – Beekeeping & Farewell

Farm breakfast.

Introduction to traditional and modern beekeeping (honey harvesting when in season).

Tea and coffee tasting session.

Prepare a simple traditional Kenyan meal using fresh farm ingredients.

Opportunity to purchase fresh honey, tea, coffee, and other farm products.

Farewell photos with your host family.

Depart for Nairobi with unforgettable memories of authentic farm life on the slopes of Mount Kenya.

Ending Point

Return to your original pickup point in Nairobi or another agreed drop-off location.

Ending Point

Return to the meeting point or transfer back to Nairobi

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Accommodation in a family homestead

Fast Wi-Fi and reliable electricity

Public transportation during the tour ($50-70) (Note: you can come with your car, or we can use mine, but you'll have to fuel)

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Drinking water throughout the tour

Tea and coffee tasting

Guided farm tour

Sustainable farming workshops

Tea harvesting (seasonal)

Coffee harvesting (seasonal)

Vegetable and fruit harvesting (seasonal)

Dairy farming and livestock experience

Beekeeping and honey harvesting (seasonal)

Traditional cooking class

Indigenous herbal medicine walk

Compost making and organic farming techniques

Tree planting and environmental conservation activities

Campfire storytelling and cultural exchange

Birdwatching and guided nature walks

Professional local guide throughout the experience

Basic First Aid (American Red Cross Certified)

What‘s not included

Fuel, toll, and parking fees( $500–700)

Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks: Approximately US$1–10 per item

Personal snacks and refreshments: Approximately US$1–20 per day

Souvenirs and handcrafted items: Approximately US$1–100, depending on purchases

Visa fees (if applicable): Varies by nationality

Personal expenses

Gratuities for guides, hosts, and community members

Additional nights of accommodation: Approximately US$10–60 per night at the homestead

If you want the Safari you can have an excursion to Meru National Park entrance fee

East African Citizen: KES 800 per adult

Kenya Resident: KES 1,100 per adult

African Citizen: US$40 per adult

Non-Resident: US$70 per adult

Optional Walking Safari: US$50 per person

Optional Night Game Drive: US$50 per person

Optional Animal Tracking Experience: US$20 per person

Accommodation upgrade (hotel/lodge): Approximately US$40–150 per night

4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle upgrade: Approximately US$180–250

Tour Important Information

- Suitable for all ages.

- Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and walking shoes.

- Bring a hat and sunscreen.

- Activities may vary depending on the farming season.

- Guests are welcome to participate in farm activities, but participation is optional.

- Please inform your host of any dietary requirements or allergies before arrival.

- Respect the animals and farming equipment by following your guide's instructions.

- This is a working family farm, offering an authentic rural experience rather than a luxury resort.

Important message from the supplier

For the best experience, please book at least 3 days in advance so I can coordinate with local elders, community members, and any special activities.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Lewis N.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Lewis N.

Karibu Kenya! I’m Lewis, your host, guide and storyteller.

I’m a Kenyan documentary filmmaker and experienced tour guide, and I host a family homestay in the heart of Meru, one of East Kenya’s oldest Bantu communities. My work, whether behind a camera or on the trail, is about sharing real Kenya, beyond the usual tourist routes.

What you’ll experience

- Live with a local family: Stay in our homestead, eat home-cooked meals, and take part in daily life.

- Hands-on rural life: Join in farming and community activities.

- Stories and traditions: Learn Kenyan history and culture through storytelling and shared moments.

- Meru National Park: Explore one of Kenya’s quietest and most beautiful parks, along with nearby cultural and natural sites, far from the crowds.

- Nairobi day trips and city experiences: See the capital through a local’s eyes:

1. History and heritage: Ondiri, the story of mission history, and Kenya’s education history.

2. Sport: Catch a live football match or rugby game with local fans.

3. Nightlife: Enjoy live bands, a casino night, or club hopping in the city’s best spots.