Agritourism in Kenya: avocado orchards, coffee farms and food processing
Farm to table journeys in Kenya
See where Kenyan avocados, avocado oil, dried mango, mango puree and dried chillies come from. With our partner Konza Tropicals, a Kenyan grower, processor, packer and exporter, we arrange visits to working orchards, packhouses and processing facilities, and combine them with a coffee farm tour and, if you wish, a classic safari.
What you will see
A working avocado orchard
Walk the rows at Konza Tropicals’ own farm in Kenya, open to visitors on booking, with the people who grow Hass and green skin avocados for export, and learn how fruit is judged ready for harvest.
From packhouse to port
Follow the fruit through grading, packing and the cold chain that takes Kenyan avocados to buyers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Inside value addition
Visit, on booking, the processing facilities for avocado oil, dried chillies, dried mango and mango puree, and see how fresh produce becomes a shelf ready ingredient.
Coffee from bean to cup
Spend a morning on our partner coffee farm near Nairobi, from the shrub and the drying beds to roasting and a tasting of Kenyan coffee.
Sample itinerary: six days
- Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi. Airport meet and greet, transfer to your hotel and a short briefing on the week ahead.
- Day 2: Coffee farm. A guided visit to our partner coffee farm near Nairobi, with time in the processing area and a tasting. Afternoon free in Nairobi.
- Day 3: The avocado orchard. Drive out to Konza Tropicals’ farm for an orchard walk with the team, from young trees to harvest and field packing.
- Day 4: Packhouse and processing. Visits on booking to the packhouse and to the avocado oil, dried chilli, dried mango and mango puree processing facilities, with time for questions on standards and export markets.
- Days 5 and 6: Maasai Mara, or back to Nairobi. End with game drives in the Maasai Mara, or return to Nairobi for your flight or a sourcing meeting.
This is a sample route. Exact farms, facilities and timings depend on harvest and processing schedules and on confirmed site access, which we arrange when you book.
Who this trip suits
- Importers, distributors and buyers of fresh produce and food ingredients
- Chefs, food writers and specialty food retailers
- Agriculture and food science students, universities and study groups
- Farmer groups and cooperatives on learning visits
- Travellers curious about how food is grown and made in Kenya
Trade visitors can combine the trip with a supply or sourcing meeting with Konza Tropicals’ export team in Nairobi.
Good to know
Price
Every trip is tailor made for one group. Contact us with your dates and group size and we will arrange the visits and send you an itemised quote.
When to go
Visits run through the year. What you see in the orchards and facilities changes with the harvest, so tell us your preferred dates and we will advise.
On site
Wear closed shoes. Processing areas have hygiene rules, such as hair covers, and photography may be limited in some areas.
Booking
The farm and processing facilities are open to visitors on booking, so give us as much notice as you can.
Our partner: Konza Tropicals
Konza Tropicals Limited is a Kenyan grower, processor, packer and exporter of fresh avocados, avocado oil and tropical fruit ingredients. Read more about its orchards, avocado oil, dried mango, mango puree and dried chillies.
Questions
Is this trip only for people in the food trade?
No. It suits anyone interested in where food comes from. Trade visitors can add business meetings, and leisure travellers can add a safari or a beach stay.
Can we combine it with a safari?
Yes. Most guests end with the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru or Amboseli, and some add the Kenyan coast. We plan the full route with you.
Can the trip be shorter or longer?
Yes. A day trip to a coffee farm from Nairobi is possible, and longer trips can add more orchards, regions or a safari.
How do we book?
Send us your dates, group size and interests. We confirm site access with the farms and facilities, then send an itemised quote.
Plan your agritourism trip
Tell us your dates, group size and what you would most like to see.
