KES 1,800.00
Moderate
per person
- From: Nairobi Archives
- Destination: Nyeri
- Duration: 1 days
- Start Date: Oct 11, 2025
- End Date: Oct 11, 2025
- Departure: Oct 11, 2025 08:00
- Available Seats: 36/36
Wanjiru’s Ruracio Trip: Nairobi → Nyeri
Join us as we travel to Nyeri for the joyful celebration of Wanjiru’s Ruracio, a beautiful Kikuyu traditional dowry ceremony that unites two families. This trip blends cultural heritage, scenic travel, and family fun.
Itinerary
06:30 AM – Departure from Nairobi
Meet at the designated pick-up point. Board the family shuttle/van and begin the scenic journey via Thika Superhighway.
08:00 AM – Stopover in Thika
Quick tea/coffee/snack break.
10:00 AM – Arrival at Bride’s Home in Nyeri
Families gather for introductions, prayers, and the start of the ruracio ceremony.
11:00 AM – Traditional Ruracio Ceremony
Family negotiations & dowry presentation.
Blessings from elders.
Symbolic customs such as “kumenya mucii” and “kuhanda ithigi”.
01:30 PM – Festive Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Kikuyu feast with nyama choma, mukimo, irio, ndũma, and local delicacies.
03:00 PM – Entertainment & Celebration
Cultural dances, songs, family interactions, and photography sessions.
05:00 PM – Closing & Family Blessings
Ceremony concludes with blessings for the couple and thanksgiving prayers.
06:00 PM – Departure from Nyeri
Start journey back to Nairobi.
09:00 PM – Arrival in Nairobi
Drop-off at the designated point.
Meet at the designated pick-up point. Board the family shuttle/van and begin the scenic journey via Thika Superhighway.
08:00 AM – Stopover in Thika
Quick tea/coffee/snack break.
10:00 AM – Arrival at Bride’s Home in Nyeri
Families gather for introductions, prayers, and the start of the ruracio ceremony.
11:00 AM – Traditional Ruracio Ceremony
Family negotiations & dowry presentation.
Blessings from elders.
Symbolic customs such as “kumenya mucii” and “kuhanda ithigi”.
01:30 PM – Festive Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Kikuyu feast with nyama choma, mukimo, irio, ndũma, and local delicacies.
03:00 PM – Entertainment & Celebration
Cultural dances, songs, family interactions, and photography sessions.
05:00 PM – Closing & Family Blessings
Ceremony concludes with blessings for the couple and thanksgiving prayers.
06:00 PM – Departure from Nyeri
Start journey back to Nairobi.
09:00 PM – Arrival in Nairobi
Drop-off at the designated point.
Trip Information
Duration
1 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Group
38 People
Available
Slots
Need Help?
Have questions about this trip? Contact our team.
info@matatutours.co.ke
+254 727 594 417
+254 706 209 939