Farm Tours & Stays in Muranga
Eco Farmhouse: The Fun Kind Of Farming
Eco Farmhouse, a charming getaway nestled in the heart of Makuyu, just 80 km north of Nairobi, is well worth a visit by anyone who loves nature and is curious about sustainable farming. Still, if you are looking for a peaceful and offbeat family weekend getaway, away from the city, then Eco Farmhouse will exceed all your expectations. Here, you’ll rediscover the charm of farm life with a touch of luxury.
On arrival, you are greeted by the lovely hosts who run the farm. You get a quick tour of the property, before getting to one of three cozy farmhouse cottages. All the cottages are rustic, comfortable and tastefully furnished with wooden fixtures and large windows that open up to calming views of the farm, fields, and nearby hills. Being a working farm, they are delighted in sharing the fruits with guests, so be on the lookout for a fresh fruit basket when you arrive. Its quite a warm token.
Living is provided for at Ostrich House, Tree House, or Lichi House. Tucked away under the litchi trees, Lichi House, great for couples and small families, is a snug studio farmhouse offering lovely views of the resident ostriches. At hand, Ostrich House, great for groups and bigger families, has generous windows that frame the pleasant farmscape and, as its names suggest, glimpses of the resident ostriches. Tree House, great for couple or solo travellers, is raised on stilts with a rustic staircase to the top. It is a secluded world of warmth up there, not to mention picture-postcard views that include in good weather the peaks of Mount Kenya.
Well settled and suitable nourished, its time to bring out you inner child and farmer. This is a working farm! The kids will totally be in their elements as you roam the farm, feed the ostrich, take frolicky walks, chat and laugh. Well adjusted, its on to fruit picking. Armed with a basket, you head to the orchard, thriving with a variety of fruits – lychees, oranges, mangoes, dragon fruits, and much more. Fill up your basket with assorted fruits of your choice and take home a box to enjoy.
The highlights of the stay is, of course, getting to experience life on a farm. The hosts will give you an insightful tour of the vegetable gardens and explain their organic farming practices, which is insightful for anyone interested in eco-friendly agriculture. The hands-on farming activities are both fun and educational, for kids and parents. You get the chance to get your hands dirty by helping with the daily chores, which makes you appreciate the hard work that goes into running a farm.
After morning farm tours and feeding ostriches, afternoons at Eco Farmhouse are great for tea, books and naps. Under the Pergola, warm afternoons grind to a slow dreamy crawl, ushering in evenings that twinkle with enchantment under hanging lights. Guests at Eco Farmhouse are booked on self-catering basis, but can book the resident chef on their stay. Then all you have to do is relax, unwind and enjoy freshly made food while you bond. The cuisine is simple but incredibly flavorful, and it feels good knowing it was made with locally grown, organic ingredients.
In addition to farm activities, there is plenty to do around the property. You can take long walks along the farm’s river nature trail, stroll through the orchards, and even spend an afternoon birding by the garden. If the above were not sufficient, you can embark, with prior notice and organization, on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with white water rafting on the Sagana River. Just a short hop away, this exhilarating activity promises heart-pounding rapids and breathtaking scenery. Newcomers, fear not: seasoned guides ensure a safe, thrilling ride.
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
Murang’a County is a rich agricultural and cultural hub, known for its historical significance, beautiful landscapes, and important role in Kenya’s tea and coffee industries. The scenic hillscapes and cultural heritage makes Murang’a County a fascinating destination for visitors interested in nature, history, and agriculture.
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40 Destinations in Muranga County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then east - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Gatura Greens Purple Tea Farm Tours, Kimakia Tea Cottage, Kimakia Falls, Kanunga Falls, Ndakaini Dam, Ndakaini Dam Marathon, Muchiri's Resort, Aberdare Forest, Elephant Hill, Aberdare Bongo Ecolodge, Ranges View Lodge, Manguyo Falls, Mathioya River, Kenya Fly Fishers (Southern Camp), Aberdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge, Mathioya River Lodge, Karuri Gakure Grave Site, Tuthu Catholic Church, Mukurwe Wa Gathanga, Karia Ka Mbari Ya Ngware, Wangu Wa Makeri Shrine, C70 Gacharage-Kangema Road, Maragua Dam, Maragua Falls, Old A2 Route, Muranga town, Kakuzi Boran Barn, Makuyu Golf Club, Makuyu Ridge, Eco Farmhouse, Muranga Gorges, Mathioya Dam, Muranga (St. James & All Martyrs) Church, Stanley’s Haven, Sagana Getaway Retreat, Tetura Sagana Camp, Laibon Gardens & Campsite, Jangwani Camp
Know More About Muranga County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Maximum temperatures ranges between 26°C and 30°C, while the minimum ranges between 14°C and 18°C. In the western area, which is mostly high altitudes, the minimum temperatures can be as low as 6°C in July.
The topography and geology of Muranga is more or less sloping westerly towards the long Aberdare Range, the rain catchment from where most of rivers draining it originate. All these rivers flow south-eastward bound, to join Tana.