Savor a full-sensory journey through Kenya’s rich agricultural heritage—beginning in the highlands and ending with a gourmet farm experience just outside Nairobi.

Start your day with a guided tour of the Maramba Tea Factory, where you’ll witness the transformation of fresh tea leaves into black CTC (crush, tear, curl) tea. Walk through the processing floors, learn about the stages of production, and end with a tea tasting session. Discover the delicate art of tea appreciation as you sample different grades and flavor profiles of Kenya’s renowned teas.

Afterward, head to the lush Limuru countryside for a relaxing afternoon at Brown’s Cheese Factory & Farm. Begin with a farm-fresh welcome snack before touring the cheese caves and learning the craft behind 8–10 artisanal cheeses. Then indulge in a cheese tasting paired with homemade crackers, chutneys, and house wines. The experience concludes with a wholesome seasonal lunch served in the peaceful, scenic setting of the farm.

A perfect pairing of tradition, taste, and tranquillity.

Cheese lovers rejoice! Just outside Nairobi, Brown’s Cheese offers a guided journey through the art of cheese-making. Enjoy a farm-fresh welcome snack, tour the cheese caves, and indulge in a tasting of 8–10 artisanal varieties paired with homemade crackers, chutneys, and house wines. The tour ends with a wholesome seasonal lunch.

After lunch we are getting up close with the tallest animals. Just a short drive from Nairobi, the Giraffe Centre gives visitors a rare chance to interact with endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Founded by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the centre combines wildlife education with a hands-on experience perfect for all ages.

A perfect pairing of tradition, taste, and tranquillity.

Just outside Nairobi, Kapiti Research Station & Wildlife Conservancy invites you on a guided exploration of livestock science, sustainable ranching, and wildlife conservation. Nestled on 13,000 hectares of open savanna, this ILRI-managed site offers a dynamic mix of research, nature, and community innovation. Tour the expansive grounds, learn how scientists are shaping climate-smart agriculture, and spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

After a scenic drive through Machakos County, we visit Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Katumani, a pioneering dryland agriculture research center. Since 1969, KALRO Katumani has been transforming arid farming through resilient crop varieties, livestock innovations, and rural empowerment. Meet the researchers, explore demo plots, and see agricultural innovation in action.

Begin your visit with a guided tour of this historic research centre Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO Katumani, where dryland science has been shaping rural futures since 1969. The tour highlights, improved drought-tolerant crops such as sorghum, millet, and pigeon peas. Innovations in dryland livestock systems and forage development. Discover sustainable land use practices and alternative livelihoods for arid regions. Engage with scientists working on climate-smart agriculture and food security in ASALs (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands).

After lunch, visit a nearby family-run poultry farm to see how local farmers are applying research to real-life agribusiness. Walkthrough of poultry housing and biosecurity practices. Learn about feed formulation, disease management, and egg/meat production cycles. Hear how poultry provides income diversification and nutrition in dryland settings.

Begin your adventure at Kitengela Glass, just 50 minutes from Nairobi. This whimsical haven of color and craftsmanship is home to vibrant glass-blown art, mosaic sculptures, and recycled creations. Watch live glassblowing demos, explore the eccentric sculpture garden, and enjoy coffee in the quirky café surrounded by nature and creativity.

Next, delve deeper into the landscape’s meaning at The Wildlife Foundation Centre, a grassroots hub championing coexistence between wildlife and local pastoralist communities. Learn how landowners and conservationists collaborate to protect vital wildlife corridors across the savanna.

Just steps away, visit the home of Nickson Parmisa, a renowned Maasai conservationist whose life and work embody the harmony between cultural heritage and ecological stewardship. His homestead offers visitors a rare, personal insight into community-led conservation and the legacy of protecting Kenya’s natural heritage from the ground up.

A soul-stirring day of bold art, living landscapes, and the people who protect them

Just two hours from Nairobi, Crescent Island sits on a tranquil peninsula in Lake Naivasha and offers one of Kenya’s most unique walking safari experiences. Famously used as a filming location for the movie Out of Africa, the island allows visitors to walk freely among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife in a predator-free environment.

After a short boat ride across Lake Naivasha — where hippos are often seen lounging in the water — you’ll explore scenic trails rich in birdlife and open savannah views. The island is home to an impressive variety of birds, making it a favorite spot for birdwatchers.

With its peaceful setting and open landscapes, this tour offers a rare chance to connect with nature on foot and enjoy a relaxing outdoor lunch amid wildlife and lake views.

Escape the bustle of Nairobi and enjoy a day that blends close-up wildlife encounters with serene countryside charm.

Start your morning at the Giraffe Centre, just a short drive from the city. Founded by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the centre offers a unique chance to get eye-to-eye with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Feed them from the viewing platform, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy an educational and fun experience suitable for all ages.

Then, head into the cool highlands of Limuru for a peaceful afternoon at Kiambethu Tea Farm. Perched at 7,200 ft, this historic estate was one of the first places in Kenya to grow and sell tea commercially. Now run by third-generation farmer Fiona Vernon, the farmhouse sits amid lush gardens, rolling tea fields, and indigenous forest—home to Colobus monkeys and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the tea fields, learn about tea processing, and savor a delicious farm-style lunch on the veranda.

A day that pairs wildlife wonder with Kenya’s rich agricultural heritage.

Begin your day at ILRI’s Nairobi campus, a global hub for livestock research under the CGIAR umbrella. Tour cutting-edge laboratories and facilities focused on, animal health and vaccine development, Livestock genetics and genomics, Feed innovation and environmental sustainability, Data and diagnostics supporting smallholder farmers.

In the Afternoon continue your journey to Kapiti, ILRI’s expansive research and conservation site located in the semi-arid savannas southeast of Nairobi. Here, explore how livestock science intersects with wildlife conservation and rangeland management. Enjoy a guided game drive where you’ll spot wildlife like zebra, giraffe, and antelope in a real-world research setting.

Whether you’re a researcher, development professional, student, or eco-curious traveller, this dual-site experience offers a rare look into how science supports both people and the planet.

Begin your day at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Naivasha, located just 100 km from Nairobi along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. KALRO-DRI Naivasha is a key institute under Kenya’s agricultural research systems. Positioned in a semi-arid ecological zone, the institute focuses on dairy innovations that thrive even in challenging conditions. Explore ongoing research on improved dairy breeds, fodder and feeds as well as dairy product development. See trials for drought-tolerant fodder crops and pasture systems. Meet researchers working to boost productivity and resilience in the dairy value chain.

While touring the station, you will also see one of the stall-feeding trials currently taking place. The manure from this stall is used in a small (12m³) fixed-dome biogas plant located on-site. This forms part of ongoing research on circular approaches to dairy production, with basic measurements such as gas quality and quantity being collected.

In the afternoon, after a short transfer, visit a nearby small-scale dairy farm that partners with KALRO and applies its innovations. Experience a guided tour of the feeding systems and livestock housing, and learn how farmers apply KALRO-supported dairy technologies such as feeding, conservation and hygiene practices.

This technical tour will take participants to Kajiado and Kiserian to explore innovative livestock interventions aligned with the World Bank’s De-risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) project. The tour will showcase how private sector investment and improved practices are transforming pastoral systems. Participants will visit farms implementing irrigated pasture and silage production to enhance feed availability and drought resilience, as well as feedlot systems that combine traditional grazing with supplementation. The tour also includes a commercial beef finishing enterprise linking pastoral producers to high-value markets and a center using advanced reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer to accelerate genetic improvement. Together, these experiences offer insight into how pastoral economies can become more resilient, productive, and inclusive.unless Morten made changes. fotos will come tomorrow.

Kick off your day with an early morning game drive in a Land Cruiser at Nairobi National Park, just 7 km from the city centre. Against the surreal backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline, spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and endangered black rhinos roaming freely. With over 400 bird species and East Africa’s oldest national park status, it’s a remarkable safari experience without leaving the city. Next, head to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery, located within the park. From 11 am to 12 noon, meet rescued baby elephants and learn about their journeys from orphaned calves to rehabilitation and release. It’s a touching, educational experience that directly supports elephant conservation.

After your morning with wildlife, unwind at the Utamaduni Craft Centre. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the lush garden café before browsing through a variety of artisan shops filled with Kenyan handicrafts—from beadwork and carvings to textiles and tribal art. It’s the perfect spot to pick up meaningful souvenirs and support local artisans.

End the day at Mamba Village, a family-friendly attraction with crocodiles, ostriches, and giraffes. Enjoy a guided tour of the crocodile pens, take a serene boat ride on the lake, and join in on camel or horse rides. With plenty of photo ops and space to explore, it’s an entertaining way to close out your Nairobi adventure.

Kick off your day with an early morning game drive in a Land Cruiser at Nairobi National Park, just 7 km from the city centre. Against the striking backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline, you’ll have the chance to spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and endangered black rhinos roaming freely. Covering 117 km², this is East Africa’s oldest national park and home to over 400 bird species. The tour ends with a relaxing lunch at a nearby venue—making it the perfect half-day escape for nature lovers seeking an authentic safari experience without leaving the city.