1-Day Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour from Nairobi with Lunch and Forest Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the rich history of Kiambethu Tea Farm, founded in 1910
• 02 Explore verdant tea fields and learn how tea is grown and made in Kenya
• 03 Walk through the indigenous forest to learn traditional plant uses and spot Colobus monkeys
• 04 Relax on the verandah with panoramic views of the tea fields and Ngong Hills
• 05 Enjoy a three-course buffet lunch with fresh garden vegetables and desserts made with cream from the farm's cows

Escape Nairobi's bustle for a scenic drive to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru, a historic estate bought and farmed by AB McDonell in 1910. Learn about the farm's history and the tea-making process, explore the verdant tea fields, and enjoy a guided walk through the indigenous forest while discovering traditional plant uses and spotting Colobus monkeys. You will also have time to relax on the verandah with panoramic views of the tea fields and Ngong Hills before enjoying a delicious three-course buffet lunch made with fresh farm produce.

Relax on the verandah with a refreshing drink and admire panoramic views of the tea fields and Ngong Hills.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Nairobi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kiambethu Tea Farm Experience in Limuru

• Hotel pick-up in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive to Limuru, arriving at Kiambethu Tea Farm at around 11:00 AM.
• Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee upon arrival.
• Learn about the history of the farm and the tea-making process through an informal talk.
• Visit the tea fields and see the tea plants firsthand.
• Embark on a guided walk through the indigenous forest with a Kenyan guide.
• Learn about the traditional uses of local plants and spot Colobus monkeys in their natural habitat.
• Explore the beautiful gardens, filled with birds and flowers.
• Relax on the verandah with a refreshing drink and admire panoramic views of the tea fields and Ngong Hills.
• Savor a delicious three-course buffet lunch featuring fresh garden vegetables and desserts made with cream from the farm's cows.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
• All transport
• All fees
• Lunch
• Drinks at the farm
• Our assistance at any point
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Tips (optional)
• Airport and hotels that are not in the city centre/Westlands are available at an extra cost

What to bring

• Camera

Know before you go

• This is a visit to a tea farm where you learn about tea farming.
• Just a short drive from the heart of Nairobi, Kiambethu Farm at Limuru provides a tranquil insight into life on a settler farm.
• Situated at 7,200 ft., Kiambethu was bought and farmed by AB McDonell in 1910. He was the first person to grow, make, and sell tea commercially in Kenya - now one of Kenya's biggest exports.
• Five generations have lived on the farm, and it is currently run by his granddaughter Fiona Vernon. The farmhouse is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of tea and indigenous forest - home to the Colobus monkey and plenty of other wildlife.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Girls School Road, Limuru Town., Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.