The man Harry Thuku, was one of the founders of the East African Association in 1921 which was Nairobi’s first modern political organization. Harry Thuku was born in 1895 in Kiambu county formerly Kambui district of Kenya. He traced his descent from one of the most influential families in the region that is Kibuyu family. His clan, Mbari ya Gathirimu, was one of the most influential clans at the time. Harry Thuku was notably a Kenyan politician, one of the pioneers in the development of modern African nationalism in Kenya.
Today in his memory we have the Harry Thuku Road where the early days of his political life is embedded.
Highlights:
Nairobi national museum
Kenya broadcasting corporation
Norfolk hotel
Jewish synagogue
Visit to Harry Thuku’s homestead
Package deal $60 / Ksh6,000/= per person
Itinerary details
0830hrs We meet at the Nairobi national museum
Walk begins from the museum with a tour of the Nairobi national museum
Walk down museum hill through Harry Thuku road
1100hrs pick up from Harry Thuku road and proceed to Kambui
Arrive at Harry Thuku’s residence where we meet his surviving widow and take a tour of the farm. Located about 60 kilometres, northwest of Nairobi, the house built in 1938 overlooks a lush landscape of peaceful green planted in coffee.
Welcome to Thuku’s
Perched aerie-high on a ridge with a breathtaking view of the Ngong Hills, the Kambui home of Harry Thuku still stands, dazzlingly defiant in the sunlight.
Take a farm tour.
1430hrs depart for Nairobi.
Drop off city centre
Meeting /Departure Point
Nairobi museum
Inclusions
Guiding Fee
Transport in a mini van
Farm tour at Harry Thuku
Exclusions
All items not listed above
What to bring:
For your comfort wear casual dress
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Bottle of drinking water
What not to do:
Do not take pictures of government buildings
Do not smoke in public. Look for designated smoking zones
NB: Suitable for children 6yrs+
o Not wheelchair accessible
o Near public transportation
o Not recommended for travelers with back problems
o Not recommended for pregnant travelers
o Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
4 Nights, 5 Days Start From $686 per person sharing
2 Nights, 3 Days Start From $330 / Ksh 19,000