From Farm to Fire: Wild Flavors Expedition
- Dauer: 3 Stunden (ca.)
- Ort: Nairobi, Nairobi
The Wild Flavors Timeline
Day 1 : Arrival & The Art of Fire
? Nyeri — Eco-Camp
14:00 - Group arrival and transfer to an eco-camp in the foothills. Welcome drink of fresh, cold-pressed sugarcane juice.
16:00 - Briefing: "The Rules of the Wild Kitchen" – foraging ethics and fire safety.
17:00 - Sunset Tea Trek: Hike through a small-holder tea plantation, learning to identify and pick the perfect leaves.
19:00 - Open-Fire Chef Demo: A local expert prepares a classic meal over a fire pit, using the tea leaves in a savory dish.
Day 2 : The Forager's Feast
? Kericho — Forest Tented Camp
08:00 - Transfer to the rich highlands of Kericho.
10:00 - Guided Forest Forage: With an expert guide, identify and harvest edible wild herbs, plants, and mushrooms.
13:00 - Create a communal "Forager's Lunch" from your findings, cooked over a portable stove in a forest clearing.
15:00 - Green Tea Factory Tour: See the commercial side of tea production.
19:00 - Tented Camp Under the Stars: Assist in preparing a feast entirely from foraged and locally sourced ingredients, cooked over an open fire.
Day 3 : Lake-to-Table
? Kisumu — Lakeside Homestay
08:00 - Scenic drive to the shores of Lake Victoria.
11:00 - Fishing Village Immersion: Join local Luo fishermen (weather permitting) or visit the bustling Dunga Fish Market to select the day's catch.
14:00 - Lakeside Cook-Along: Learn to prepare traditional Luo dishes like whole grilled tilapia and kuon (finger millet bread) with a local family.
Evening - Share the meal you helped create with your homestay family, listening to stories of life on the lake.
Day 4 : Brews & Traditions
? Naivasha — Farmstay
08:00 - Transfer to Naivasha. En route, stop at a banana farm.
11:00 - Banana Beer Brewing Workshop: Learn the ancient art of making urwaga from a local expert.
14:00 - Scenic Mountain Bike Ride: Cycle through smallholdings and farmland, stopping to sample wild fruits.
16:00 - Check into a working organic farmstay.
18:00 - Assist in preparing a farm-fresh dinner using produce harvested that day.
Day 5 : The Organic Sendoff
? Naivasha — Departure
08:00 - Final Harvest: Pick fresh vegetables and herbs from the farm for your farewell brunch.
09:30 - Farm-to-Table Brunch Masterclass: Cook and enjoy a spectacular final meal together.
11:00 - Optional: A gentle boat cruise on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and digestion.
12:30 - Group reflection: "Cooking with Fire, Eating with Purpose."
13:00 - Check-out and begin transfers to Nairobi.