Farm Tours I Stays in Meru
Timau River Lodge: A Splendid Family Escape
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a quaint getaway, Timau River Lodge offers a unique and memorable experience in the heart of Kenya’s natural beauty. Located just 1 km from Timau center off the A2 Nairobi-Nanyuki-Moyale Road, in a splendid forest area with stunning sweeps of Mount Kenya, the family-run Timau River Lodge, rustic with off-beat cabin style rooms, is one of the much liked farm stays in this region of Kenya; and there are many. In addition to the log cabins, Timau River Lodge offers 13 cottages accommodating up to 20 guests, 19 budget bandas each with two beds, and a main cottage that can host 10 guests.
The log cabins constructed from cider logs, taking beautifully to the contrasting landscape, ooze a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with fireplaces to warm up the crispy nights. Enclosed by 800 acres of cider forest and set next-door to a sparkling stream, the outdoors are health-giving to unwind, too. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, specializing in Indian cuisine, including yum curries and vegetarian options. The lodge features a well-stocked bar with a fireplace and pool table, providing an ideal place to relax and unwind. For those preferring a more outdoor and adventure experience, there’s a campsite nestled among trees near a small waterfall, equipped with tents and ablution amenities.
Agriculture is the buttress of Meru’s blomming economy. While majority of the farmers have small farms, large farms also exist in the northern areas of Timau, in Buuri Sub-county. For years many of us have enjoyed great vistas composed by these farms and the privilege of being allowed to drive across a lovely farmland view. Alas this pleasure is still a joy for repeat motorists along A2 Road between Nanyuki and the turnoff to Meru Town. The 6 largest farms at Timau specialize mainly in horticulture and dairy farming. The bulk of these are Kisima, Marania and Ol Donyo Farms – collectively covering almost 10000 ha. Kisima Farm is about 6000 ha, and started as a family farm in the 1920s for breeding Merino sheep.
At the last, Timau River Lodge offers an idyllic and convenient jumping-off place to many of the places of interest: Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate 9 km away, Lewa Conservancy 20 km, Ol Pejeta Conservancy 44 km, Solio Ranch 70 km and Meru National Park 130 km. For the avid fishermen Lakes Alice, Ellis and Rutundu in the Mount Kenya’s moorlands are all reputed enclaves for the largest rainbow trout in Kenya and are within convenient reach of the lodge. For more details or to make a booking, you can visit their Facebook page or contact them directly at 0720101647.
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
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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
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 5,199 m., above sea level.
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.
