Maasai Ostrich Farm in Kitengela: Tours, Prices & Unforgettable Experiences

By the end of this section you will have learnt

0.)About Maasai Ostrich farm

1.)Maasai Ostrich farm Location and Directions

2.)Maasai Ostrich farm Entrance Fees

3.)Maasai Ostrich farm Activities

4.)Fun Facts About Ostriches

5.)Maasai Ostrich Farm Products

6.)Maasai Ostrich farm Accommodation

About Maasai Ostrich farm

Since Ostriches are Omnivorous they eat insects,lizards ,greens,roots

The Maasai Ostrich Farm, established in 1992 with only 50 ostriches is East Africa's largest commercial hub for ostrich farming. Situated approximately 37 kilometers from Nairobi, near the Kitengela-Namanga highway,

Image of a red -neck (Maasai Ostrich ) species at Maasai Ostrich Farm

 the farm spans nearly 200 acres and is home to around 800 ostriches, including both the blue-neck (Somali Ostrich ) and red -neck (Maasai Ostrich ) species. Maasai Ostrich farm has baby ostriches which are 30 day old in some other section there are baby ostriches which are 45 day old, 90 day old baby ostriches, medium ages Ostriches to Ostriches more than 10 years old .Female ostriches have grey feathers while male ostriches have black feathers .

One Ostrich egg is equivalent to 30 chicken eggs

Image of an Ostrich at Maasai Ostrich Farm

After the female Ostrich lay eggs after every two days the eggs are taken to the hatchery for incubation

Before proceeding to where Ostriches are kept one has to disinfect the shoe soles on a pool of water .While at the farm there is the tour route where visitors are taken around and the first step is the disinfection area which is a biosecurity procedure . Ostriches at Maasai Ostrich Farm are semi tamed ,are friendly to people especially the growers and cannot attack people however for breeders they can attack people but the farm takes caution on that by separating them with the path where visitors may be passing .Though during breeding season the Ostriches do attack people

Amazing for holidays and camping it’s like a hotel there’s a swimming pool and a restaurant to eat ostrich meat and other foods -Justus

Maasai Ostrich Farm is the largest in Kenya as well as the only in East Africa

According to the farm manager at Maasai Ostrich farms they feed the Grown ostriches feed 3 kilogram per day that takes care of nutrition of the ostrich with consideration of Carbohydrates, Vitamins and Proteins .Maize as it is rich in Carbohydrates is a major component of the feeds Fish mill, Sunflower and Soya cake are feed to the ostriches as they are rich in Proteins .To boost the ostriches with energy they are feed wheat bran, wheat pollard and maize germ .

Ostriches can grow up to 274.32 cm tall with the neck accounting for half of that height

Maasai Ostrich Farm has an area where they keep the breeders ,the population of female is to male is 2:1 where they a total of 101 female ostriches for production and 49 male ostriches.

Image of a blue-neck (Somali Ostrich ) at Maasai Ostrich Farm Kitengela

Ostriches have the largest eyes of all birds in the world

During August and December sunny period is when Ostriches at the Farm are more active and that is the period when they collect most eggs

At the Farm Paddle Males are placed one per each paddle with two females so as to avoid fighting for territory incase thus only one is allocated per paddle.

Maasai Ostrich farm Entrance Fees

The main product at Maasai Ostrich Farm is ostrich meat, which constitute to about 95% of the farm's revenue. Other products and services are tours around the farm, ostrich egg shells, feathers and ostrich oil.

Kenyan Adults	300Ksh
Kenyan Child	150Ksh
Resident Adult	300Ksh
Resident Child	150Ksh
Non-Resident Adult	5USD (550ksh)
Non-Resident Child	4USD (350ksh)

The Male Ostrich still retain their hissing sound that portrays aggression if approached by intruders such as people or animals

Maasai Ostrich farm Location and Directions

To reach the Maasai Ostrich Farm from Nairobi, Drive along Mombasa Road and take a right turn at the Athi River junction underpass onto the Namanga Road. After approximately 15 kilometers, turn right at the Maasai Ostrich Farm signage. The farm is about 4 kilometers from this turn-off.

 It is strategically located thirty minutes’ drive from Jomo Kenyatta international airport, Nairobi and a two hour drive from the Tanzania border. Maasai Ostrich Farm is located 45 Minutes from Nairobi City

Maasai Ostrich farm Contact Information

Phone: 0723 296012

Phone :254 701 925 971

Instagram : @maasai_ostrich_farm_

Email Sales@maasaiostrichfarm.co.ke

Maasai Ostrich farm Activities

1. Guided Farm Tours: Visitors can embark on guided tours lasting about 30 minutes, exploring various stages of ostrich development. These tours offer insights into ostrich farming practices and provide opportunities to hand-feed the birds.

   
   

2. Ostrich Rides: For a unique experience, guests weighing under 75 kg can ride trained ostriches under the supervision of experienced instructors. Few Ostriches in the farm are trained for riding which is purely tamed as its used to seeing people and carrying them

   
   
   
   

   

   
   

3. Dining: The farm's restaurant specializes in ostrich meat dishes, offering a rare culinary experience.

   
   

4. Swimming: A swimming pool is available for guests seeking relaxation after other activities.

   
   

5. Picnics and Team Building: The farm's serene gardens are ideal for picnics and team-building exercises, featuring amenities like swings, slides, and sports courts.

   
   

6. Camping: Secure camping grounds equipped with necessary facilities are available for both individual and group campers.

   
   

7. Shopping: A shop on-site offers products made from ostrich by-products, including leather goods and decorated ostrich eggs.

Fun Facts About Ostriches

The Maasai ostrich (Struthio camelus massaicus), also known as the East African ostrich is a red-necked subspecies variety of the common ostrich and is endemic to East Africa. It is one of the largest birds in the world,

• Ostrich are not only the tallest birds in the world but also the fastest. Ostrich Wings span up to 213.36 cm and the wings assist the ostrich while running so as to maintain balance or defending themselves against predators

• Ostriches are more active during the dry or sunny weather period

• A female Ostrich lays 2 eggs every 2 days

• Male Ostriches dance to attract females

• A Grown Ostrich is 300 Cm High

• The Male Ostriches have very strong Legs that they use to kick forward and back as they are mandated to protect the group

• Ostrich has two toes as opposed to chicken which have four toes

• Ostrich Can run up to 72 Kilometers per hour

• Baby Ostrich have hissing sound but after like three to four months they lose that aspect of our sound. Especially the females produce the hissing sound from that point unlike for males they have when they get to breeding age and during their breeding season they have a certain sound.

• The Male Ostrich Use the hissing sound to attract female during their courtship activities

• When Frightened they stand firmly straight to show alertness of the surrounding

• A fully grown Ostrich can weigh 150 Kilograms

Maasai Ostrich Farm Products Price List

The Ostrich Production starts with the breeding population where the eggs are laid and taken to the hatchery. An Ostrich egg takes 42 eggs to hatch double the time taken by a chicken .The chicks are taken to the hatchery then brooder. The farm has a bunch of Ostriches from one month,2 months up to one year where they are promoted to breeder population .Between that period the farm can sell the ostriches alive and if they get to a certain weight they are sold as slaughtered for meat

Egg shell	plain	1500ksh
Egg shell	Decorated	4000Ksh
Feather Duster	small	1500ksh
Feather Duster	Big	2000ksh
Feathers	Medium	100ksh
Feather	Big	200ksh
Meat	Fillet	4500Ksh
Meat	Steak	4000Ksh

The facility is an ostrich rearing farm, with the main product being ostrich meat, constituting about 95%of revenue.

Ostrich Meat

Meat is the main product as that is the main reason the farm does rear the ostriches .The Ostriches are slaughtered starting the age of 9 month to one and a half years as at that age the meat is more tender .Ostrich meat is red meat .One of the main benefit of Ostrich meat is the low fat content and low cholesterol. The Ostriches are slaughtered with a weight between 70 kilogram to 100 kilograms or more depending on the age

Ostrich Egg

The Ostrich Egg is big and is about 2 to 3 kilogram while some can range 1.5 kilogram .The taste of ostrich eggs is same as that of chicken egg .The Ostrich egg cannot be boiled because the shell is very hard as it would require a whole day boiling it therefore the only way of preparing it is through frying and making an omlete by breaking it then pour the egg in a jug or cooking pot

Ostrich Skin

Ostrich has a very nice leather which can be used to make shoes ,belts and bags .Some chairs are also made from Ostrich Skin

Ostrich Feathers

Ostrich have very nice feathers ,the feathers are used to make ostrich feather mats, Ostrich feather dusters while some communities use the ostrich feathers to make traditional huts

Ostrich Oil

Ostrich Oil is used to treat common diseases such as allergy .Ostrich oil can also be used to reduce the effects of TB

Maasai Ostrich farm Activities Fees

School Package (Swimming, Ostrich Ride, Farm Tour) Cost 500 Kenya Shillings per child.

Activities	Adult Fees	Child Fees
Guided Farm Tour	300Ksh	150Ksh
Ostrich Ride	500Ksh	500Ksh
Swimming	300Ksh	150Ksh
Team Building	800Ksh	500Ksh
Camping	1000Ksh	500Ksh

Maasai Ostrich farm Accommodation

The farm offers accommodation in six cottages, each with four separate rooms, at a cost of Ksh 10,500 full board for two people sharing. Alternatively, tents are available at Ksh 5,000 full board for two people sharing.