Farm Tours I Stays in Meru
Kisima Farm: Painting A Landscape
Agriculture is the foundation of Meru’s blooming economy, with a mingle of small farms, and larger farms nearby Timau in Buuri Sub-county. For years many now the large farms flanking the A2 Road have composed lovely landscapes. Alas! still a pleasure for repeat motorists along A2 Road between Nanyuki and the turnoff to Meru town, each season of the year painting a novel reposeful panorama. Known for their matching landscapes, agrarian innovation, and serene environment, the three largest farms at Timau, specializing mainly in horticulture and dairy farming, are Kisima, Marania, and Ol Donyo Farms collectively covering almost 10000 ha.
Kisima Farm, a working ranch of about 6000 ha, originally specialized in breeding Merino sheep and cereal farming, mainly of wheat, maize and barley, while it was expanding production to certified potatoes, horticulture and floriculture. Founded in 1919, then incorporated in 1943, it is 100% Kenyan owned and operated. By the 1960s, approximately 50 percent of Kisima Farm’s land was under avant-garde cultivation. Diversification continued after the farm was put under professional management in 1979, and the farm continues to specialize in cereals. Well worth a visit, today Kisima Farm is splendid, highly productive, and a mixed working farm.
Kisima also manages a successful forestry programme and supports numerous thriving community development projects. It operates a substantial corporate social responsibility, assisting nearby communities with education, healthcare, water projects, agricultural extension and environmental sustainability. Akin to many farms around Timau that take in guests, Kisima has an open door policy provided advance notice. Indeed the experience in these farms in singular and exciting, and most also provides lodging facilities. There is a farm shop at Kisima.
Taking cognizance that Kenya is primarily agrarian, farm tours are a fantastic way to learn about the backbone of its economy, connect with nature, and gain insight into the operations of working farms. As diverse as they are unique, farm tours provide an experience and a deep connection to the land. It is great fun, too!
Index of Farm Tour Experiences in Kenya
Bomet County - Nogirwet Irrigation Scheme, Changoi Tea Factory, Kiambu County - Lesioi Farm, Sensory Garden, Lakehouse Tigoni, Little Tigoni Farm, Brown's Cheese, 100 Lights Farm, Kiambethu Tea Farm, Kawamwaki Farm, Naishola Gardens, Mlango Farm, Banana Farmhouse, Munje Farm, The Goldenscape Tree Africa, Farmview Coffee Estate, Karunguru Coffee and Golf Estate, Apollo Science Farm, Fairview Coffee Estate, Laikipia County - Olepangi Farm, Mugie Ranch Farm, El Karama Eco-Lodge and Farm, Kirinyaga County - Sagana Fisheries, Kwetu Home-Sagana, Kiburi Farm, Green Algae Fishery Farm, Kwale County - Shimba Hills Organic Farm, Kwale Tree Nursery, Munje Octopus Closure, Tulia Eco-Garden, Meru County - Kisima Farm, Timau River Lodge, The Wonky House, Tamalu Farm, Charanna Farm, Migori County - Nyamiencho Coffee Farm, Muranga County - Eco Farmhouse, Gatura Greens Purple Tea Farm Tours, Ranges View Lodge, Nairobi County - Ololo Safari Lodge and Farm, Adventure Farm, Nakuru County - Kembu Farm, Nandi County - Kip's Eco Resort, Chepsangor Hill Coffee Farm, Chemomi Tea Factory, Narok County - Mulot Farm, Nyandarua County - Olrok Farm House, Davida Getaway, Maverick Farmstay, Nyeri County - Waihiga Farm, Wambugu Apples, Taita Taveta County - Gicheha Farm, Tharaka Nithi County - Weru Tea Factory, Trans Nzoia County - Mount Elgon Orchards, Uasin Gishu County - Kruger's Farm at Sergoit, Doinyo Lessos Creameries Eldoret, Vihiga County - Mudete Tea Farm Factory
Famous for its wildlife, rich agricultural lands, and stunning natural attractions, Meru County, on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, is the immemorial enclave of the Ameru nation. Inhabited mainly by the sub-tribes of Imenti, Tigania, Igembe, and Tharaka, Meru County has one of the best developed touring circuits.
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65 Destinations in Meru County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, east then west - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Kierra Valley, Kierra Ridge, St. Mary’s High School, Anabas Resort Trout and Seafood Grill, Tharuu Springs, Giitune Sacred Forest, M.Mpuri Cultural Centre, Meru Museum, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Meru Sports Club, Alba Hotel, Kathita Falls, Irine (Devil's Bridge) Falls, Cool Stream Garden, Thiiri Cultural Centre, Kaaga Methodist Church, Kaaga War Memorial, Kiathandi Hill, Mpogoro Forest, Stone Woman Kieiga Forest, Njuri Ncheke Headquarters at Nchiru, Ngaya Forest, Meru National Park, Twin Baobab Tree, Elsa’s Kopje, Ikweta Safari Camp, Adamson Falls Bridge, Rhino River Camp, Giant Meru Oak, Lake Nkunga, Mucheene Forest Station, Mucheene Cave, Lake Thai, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Sirikoi House, Nyambene Reserve, Liga Ria Ngutu, Lake Magado, Ngare-Ndare Forest Reserve, Ngare-Ndare Falls, Mount Kenya National Park, Sirimon Route, Mount Kenya One Day Trip, Theemwe Route, Theemwe Springs, Marania Route, Lake Rutundu, Rutundu Log Cabins, Chogoria Route, Nithi Falls, The Gates Falls, Lake Alice, Lake Ellis, Lake Michaelson, Vivienne Falls, Timau River Lodge, Wonky House, Tamalu Farm, Charanna Farm, Kisima Farm, Kisimani Resort, Mwonyo Valley, Giant Footprints
Know More About Meru County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.12?
Meru County’s positioning on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya and the equator has highly influenced its natural conditions and economic prospects. Altitude ranges from 300m to 5,199m asl.
What’s The Air Like In Meru?
The topography of Meru County has a critical influence on its climate. Temperatures range from a low of 8 Degrees to a high of 32 Degrees Celsius during the cold and hot seasons respectively.
