Tea picking with host family (#1/6)
One of the locals' livelihood is tea
One of the locals' livelihood is tea
Local style kitchen in Gacharageini (#2/6)
Fishing in the local river (#3/6)
Gacharegini church (#4/6)
street view of Gacharageini village (#5/6)
Hiking views around Gacharageini (#6/6)
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3 Nights village experience Gacharageini
Aberdare National Park, Kenya
Looking for something off the beaten track? Through us you can experience real Kenyan village life in Gacharageini. The village stay is more than just accommodation: you stay with a local family, cook and eat with them and take part in their life!
Activity/Tour
The 3 Nights village experience in Gacharageini village is more than a traditional homestay. You'll dive in to the local culture and village life, where there are no other tourists around.
We sell minimum 3 nights' stays so that you will get as much from the experience as possible, and so that is profitable for the locals as well.
60 % of the payment goes directly to the whole community.
Total price per adult 140 Eur, including 3 nights accommodation, meals and activities (children -50%):
Accomodation:
-Private room in a local home, mosquito nets and bed sheets included
-Home made breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
-Shared toilet and washing facilities
Activities, such as:
-Learning to cook local food and eating together with your host family
-Picking tea and learning the process
-Milking a cow and feeding animals
-Going for a short hike with locals
-Visiting the local library, where most village children and youth spend time
We sell minimum 3 nights' stays so that you will get as much from the experience as possible, and so that is profitable for the locals as well.
60 % of the payment goes directly to the whole community.
Total price per adult 140 Eur, including 3 nights accommodation, meals and activities (children -50%):
Accomodation:
-Private room in a local home, mosquito nets and bed sheets included
-Home made breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
-Shared toilet and washing facilities
Activities, such as:
-Learning to cook local food and eating together with your host family
-Picking tea and learning the process
-Milking a cow and feeding animals
-Going for a short hike with locals
-Visiting the local library, where most village children and youth spend time
Typical Day
Typically travellers are advised to arrive to the village in the afternoon, before dinner-time and to leave the last day after breakfast or lunch.
During the stay it is advised to be curious and show interest towards the locals and their way of living, it's the best way to get a rich experience!
During the stay it is advised to be curious and show interest towards the locals and their way of living, it's the best way to get a rich experience!
Map & Directions
8WW8+66 Kanyenyaini, Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Kenya
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Age range, type of group
We recommend this village for hikers, trekkers, photographers, nature lovers, fishermen and anyone seeking a quiet country life experience in beautiful landscapes. Here you can get your hands dirty and dive into real farm life. The area is perfect for taking long walks â€" note that the hilly paths can be physically challenging. It may get cold at night in the highlands, especially during the cold season in June and July. It tends to rain in October-November (short rains), as well as April-May (long rains). January is the warmest month of the year. It's always a good idea to bring some warm clothes for the night.
Policies & Restrictions
It's not advice to drink alcohol in the village or to smoke, except if the hosts offer you some local specialities.
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