Embu County is a county in central Kenya, lying southeast of Nairobi. It is a place of farmland and mountain slopes, where the rhythm of the land shapes daily life and the view often turns toward Mount Kenya.
What the county is known for
Agriculture is at the heart of Embu County, and coffee farming is among its best-known activities. Visitors who are interested in how the crop is grown, from the fields to the rural communities that tend them, will find the county a fitting place to learn about this side of Kenya.
The landscape
The county includes the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, so the mountain is part of the scenery. The mix of cultivated land and higher ground gives the area a varied character, quite different from the bustle of the capital.
A visit suits travellers who want to see Kenya beyond its better-known safari parks and cities. It works well as a day trip or a stop on a longer journey through the central highlands, with the countryside as the main attraction.
Planning a visit
- Embu County is within reach of Nairobi, lying to its northwest.
- Expect a rural setting, with farms and open country rather than dense urban amenities.
- Allow time to appreciate the agricultural landscape and the foothills of Mount Kenya.
