Go Granny Go: A Cultural Day Tour with Kenya’s Kikuyu Grandmothers
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light walking on uneven village paths and optional hands-on farm chores.
Overview
Spend a day in a Kikuyu village with Go Granny Go, a One Horizon cultural tour that pairs hands-on pig-farming training with home-cooked meals, music and stories. This small-group experience offers direct support to grandmothers running micro-enterprises outside Nairobi.
Go Granny Go: A Cultural Day Tour with Kenya’s Kikuyu Grandmothers
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The bus eases out of Nairobi traffic and the city’s glass and concrete fall away into a grid of farm plots and red earth. By mid-morning you’re standing in a compound of corrugated roofs where laughter arrives before you do — the grandmothers of a Kikuyu village greet visitors like old friends and invite you into the rhythm of their day.
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Adventure Tips
Ask before you photograph
Many moments are personal—always request permission before taking photos of people, particularly inside homes.
Wear modest, practical clothing
Cover shoulders and knees and choose closed-toe shoes for muddy farm paths and chores.
Bring small cash for crafts
Local handicrafts are often sold directly by community members; small bills in Kenyan shillings make transactions easier.
Hydrate and protect from sun
Even short walks in the Nairobi highlands can be sunny—carry a refillable bottle and wear sun protection.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Olive baboon
- Songbirds such as weavers and sunbirds
History
The Kikuyu highlands have long been Kenya’s agricultural heartland; land tenure and smallholder farming shaped community structures and family networks that persist today.
Conservation
The One Horizon program emphasizes income-generating activities that reduce pressure on wildlands by improving household livelihoods; visitors are encouraged to minimize waste and support local goods.
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Adventure Hotspots in Nairobi
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Closed-toe shoes protect feet on farm tracks and around livestock.
Sun hat and sunglasses
The Kenyan highlands can be bright; sun protection improves comfort during outdoor activities.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Bottled water is provided, but a refillable bottle reduces plastic and keeps you hydrated.
Light, modest layers
A light jacket or scarf is useful for cool mornings and respectful attire inside homes.
spring specific