An experience with Machris Safaris
Visit the farms behind the harvest
See how coffee, cocoa, bananas, sugar and other crops are grown and prepared, guided by the people who work the land.
What you'll see
The growing fields
Walk between the rows and learn how each crop is planted, tended and picked.
From harvest to table
Follow the crop through drying, sorting and processing until it is ready to eat or drink.
A taste of the harvest
Finish with a tasting of what the farm grows, with a guide to explain what you are tasting.
Farming is part of daily life
Across East Africa, most families live close to the land. A farm visit shows you how food is grown and how it shapes the week, the seasons and the local economy.
Your guide arranges each visit with the farm in advance, so you meet the people who do the work and can ask your own questions.
A typical farm day
Morning
Welcome and walk
Meet your hosts and walk the fields while it is still cool.
Midday
Harvest and processing
Join in where you can and see how the crop is prepared.
Afternoon
Tasting and lunch
Share a meal and taste what the farm produces.
When to visit
Best months: June to August and December to February
Each crop has its own harvest. Tell us which one you want to see and we will plan around it.
Trips with a farm visit
Trips for this experience are being planned
Tell us what you would like to see and a planner will build a trip around it.
Plan Your SafariVisiting responsibly
Fair for the farm
Hosts are paid fairly for their time, and visits are agreed with them first.
Small groups
We keep groups small so a visit does not disturb the work.
Ask before photos
Always ask before you photograph a person.
Add on
Add a farm day to any safari
Already planning a trip? Add a farm visit when you plan your safari and we will fit it into your route.
Questions about this experience
Can I build my own safari?
Yes. Every itinerary can be changed, or you can start from a blank page and we shape it with you.
Plan your farm visit
Tell us what you would like to see and a planner will build it into your trip.
Plan Your Safari