Indigenous medicinal plant and herbal knowledge walk
Honey harvesting and beekeeping experience (seasonal)
Evening storytelling and oral history sessions
Traditional music and dance experience
A visit to local artisans and craftspeople
Guided excursion to Meru National Park via Ura Gate
Fast internet and power supply throughout your experience
Birdwatching opportunities
Conservation and tree-planting activity
Professional local guide throughout the journey
Basic first-aid kit
Accommodation in a Kenyan family homestead
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinking water throughout the trip
Guided cultural immersion with your local host
Village walks and community interactions
Traditional cooking and food preparation experience
Tea, coffee, and local drink tasting
Upgrade to a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof (sunroof) for an enhanced wildlife viewing and photography experience. 180-250USD per day
Accommodation upgrade (from 20 USD)
Service charge and tips for guides, hosts, and community members
Extra days of accommodation
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Meru National Park entrance fees (70USD) are payed directly to the government.
Meru National Park Map (10USD)
Optional Meru national Park Tour Guide (50USD)
Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary
Personal snacks and drinks outside provided meals
Personal expenses
Souvenirs and handcrafted items purchased from local artisans
What you can expect
Your Kenya Tour to the Eastern Slope of Mt Kenya for Culture & Adventure Awaits!
Experience authentic Kenyan culture through homestead stays, regenerative farming, traditional foods, hands-on crafts, sacred landscapes, indigenous knowledge, and ancestral storytelling. Connect with local communities through shared meals and everyday rural life, complemented by an unforgettable wildlife safari. Perfect for travellers, photographers, filmmakers, writers, and researchers seeking meaningful cultural exchange beyond the usual tourist route.
Conversations happen naturally over our walk around, food preparation and shared meals rather than scripted sessions, and stories emerge in the evening as they always have.
This experience is designed for travellers seeking meaningful cultural exchange beyond the typical tourist route: photographers, filmmakers, writers, and researchers. By the end of your stay, you'll leave with more than photographs—you'll carry home authentic stories, new friendships, and a deeper appreciation of Tharaka/Meru heritage alongside unforgettable wildlife encounters in Meru National Park.
