Safari & Coffee Farm Combo Tours
Kenya is famous for its high-altitude Arabica coffee, and pairing a safari with a coffee farm visit adds a rich cultural experience.
Best Coffee Farm & Safari Combos
A. Aberdare NP + Karatina Coffee Tour
- Safari: Spot elephants and bongo antelopes in Aberdare.
- Coffee Stop: Karatina Coffee Estate (learn roasting & tasting).
- Stay: The Ark Lodge (treehouse-style wildlife viewing).
B. Nairobi (Karen) + Kiambu Coffee Farms
- Safari: Nairobi National Park (rhinos & lions near the city).
- Coffee Tour: Kiambu Coffee Plantations (hands-on picking & brewing).
- Stay: Giraffe Manor (breakfast with giraffes).
C. Mount Kenya Region + Tharuni Estate
- Safari: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (rhinos & chimps).
- Coffee Experience: Tharuni Coffee Estate (farm-to-cup process).
- Stay: Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
D. Meru NP + Imenti Tea & Coffee Farm
- Safari: Meru National Park (less crowded, diverse wildlife).
- Coffee Stop: Imenti Farm (small-batch specialty coffee).
- Stay: Elsa’s Kopje (luxury cottages with park views).
What to Expect on a Coffee Tour
✔ Farm Walk – See coffee from seedling to harvest.
✔ Processing Demo – Wet milling, drying, roasting.
✔ Cupping Session – Taste different Kenyan coffee grades.
✔ Buy Fresh Beans – Take home single-origin coffee.
How to Book a Safari + Coffee Tour
- Choose a region (e.g., Aberdare, Nairobi, Mount Kenya).
- Pick a lodge near a coffee farm (some arrange tours directly).
- Request a custom itinerary from operators like:
- Gamewatchers Safaris
- Natural World Kenya
- Sunworld Safaris
💰 Cost: ~$150–$300 per person (for a half-day coffee add-on).