Culture & history Guided tours Tours Markets, bazaars, & souks

You’ll meet pastoralist herders from Samburu, each bringing their cattle, goats, and sheep to trade. Walk alongside local farmers and skilled brokers as deals are struck and animals change hands.

Highlights

• You’ll walk through one of the country’s biggest livestock markets.
• Meeting herders gives you a connection you won’t find in tourist stops.
• You’ll share a traditional nyamachoma lunch

Description

7:30 am Pick up in Nyahururu (hotel or town meeting point). 08:00 am Arrive in Rumuruti. Short briefing on market etiquette (stay with your guide, ask before photos). 08:00–11:00 Walk through the pens. See cattle, goats, and sheep arriving. Meet herders from pastoralist communities. 11:15–12:15 Nyamachoma lunch in town (grilled goat or beef with kachumbari and ugali). 12:30 Depart Rumuruti for Nyahururu. 13:00 Drop off in Nyahururu. Good to know • Runs Thursdays only. Best time in market is 6:00–9:00 in the morning. • What to bring: comfortable closed shoes, sun hat, light jacket, small cash for snacks or tips.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nyahururu Transport to and from Rumuruti Local guide for the market visit Entrance/market access fees Traditional nyamachoma (grilled meat) lunch with sides Water

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund