Did You Know About This Donkey Farm in Lebanon’s Mountains?
If you’re the type who loves going on side quests, this is probably the biggest side quest of all side quests.
Tucked away in Lebanon’s mountains, the Maaser Donkey Farm offers a rural escape centered around nature, animals, and simple village experiences. The eco-tourism project invites visitors to disconnect from the city and spend a day immersed in farm life in the mountains.
If you’re a family with kids who love animals, or you’re just a tight-knit friend group that loves going on adventures outside the city, you’ll love spending the day at the donkey farm. One of the farm’s main attractions is their adorable farm animals, where you can interact through guided walks and feedings.
You can also take part in hands-on farm activities like picking vegetables, collecting eggs, and sometimes even helping with simple animal-care tasks depending on the day’s program.
An educational experience
The purpose of this eco-tourism project is to change the way people view donkeys by highlighting their historical importance in Lebanese rural life and promoting more compassionate treatment toward animals that are often misunderstood, overworked, or neglected.
Through direct interaction, the farm encourages visitors to see donkeys not as symbols of hardship or labor, but as gentle, intelligent, and emotionally aware animals that have long been part of village traditions and agricultural life.
What else?
After spending the day around the farm, you can also chow down on a farm-to-table lunch at Warak Arish. The farm’s restaurant serves seasonal dishes in a peaceful outdoor setting surrounded by nature. The experience leans into simple village-style dining, with fresh ingredients that will remind you of your Lebanese teta’s cooking.
And if you decide that you want to escape for a whole weekend, the farm also has overnight stays. Instead of turning the visit into a quick day trip, you can spend an entire weekend immersed in farm life. Waking up to mountain views, animals roaming nearby, and the quiet rhythm of the Chouf countryside sounds like a dream.
For more information, you can check out their Instagram and make reservations by reaching out to +961 3 915 313. Please note that reservation is a must for this experience.
📍 Location
The Donkey Farm, Maaser El Chouf
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