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Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

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6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Kenyan tea is renowned around the world and the Kiambethu Tea Farm is among the country’s oldest, dating back to 1910. This private full-day tour from Nairobi includes a tour of the tea plantation, a delicious 3-course lunch, and an expert-led tea tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Kiambethu Tea Farm tour from Nairobi
Discover Kenya’s tea growing heritage during a tour of the Kiambethu plantation
Learn how to prepare the tealeaves and sample freshly brewed Kenyan tea
Tuck into a delicious 3-course lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills
Great-value tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and round-trip transport
Private tour ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Pickup and drop off to your hotel or residence within Nairobi CBD.
Lunch
Drinks at the farm
Bottled water
Local English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off from outside city center or airport(additional fee 20 USD)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:45 AM

Pickup details

Any hotel and Residents within Nairobi Apartments Villas Note: airport pick up will be charged an extra USD 20 (pay on arrival)

What To Expect

Begin your tour with pickup from your central Nairobi hotel in time for a morning departure. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, set out on the drive to Limuru, situated at 7,200 feet (2,195 meters) above sea level.

On arrival at the Kiambethu Tea Farm, follow your guide on a walking tour of the plantation. Hear the history of the farm, which was set up by AB McDonell in 1910 and is still run by the same family, then learn more about the growing, picking, and processing of the tea leaves. As you explore the farm, keep a look out for exotic birds and Colobus monkeys.

Back at the farmhouse, take a seat on the verandah, looking out over the tea fields and the distant Ngong Hills, and sample the freshly brewed tea for yourself. Finally, tuck into a delicious 3-course buffet lunch, all made with produce fresh from the farm.

On return to Nairobi, your tour ends with afternoon drop-off at your hotel.

Kiambethu Farm

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Marilize_K

The day was most enjoyable. The tour company representative, Peter, was on time, friendly, drove safely and was very friendly. The experience at the Tea Farms was excellent - Fiona, Sarah and the rest of the staff are friendly, warm and accommodating and kindly shared so much information about the farming and the tea industry. The walk in the forest was informative and relaxing! The food was all locally sourced, and FANTASTIC (they make their own butter that is to die for!). Well worth the experience.

Reviews

5.0

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Tea Farm Tour

Sara_S, Jul 2022

I visited the Kiambethu Tea Farm on a misty day, which lent the plantation a sense of ethereal beauty. We began the tour with hot tea and biscuits as Fiona, the lady giving us the tour, walked us through the processing of tea and the different parts of the tea plant. My friend and I then wandered the beautiful garden infront before being served a lovely lunch. The trip was relaxing. I would recommend it to anyone.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Sara_S, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a 5-star review. We are glad that you loved your experiences at Kiambethu Tea Farm. We take pride in knowing our customers are happy. We can't wait to have you back for your next safari/tour. Thank you!

Lovely

Amani_M, Jun 2022

Beautiful nature-full day on the tea farm with a short nature hike and a delicious lunch. Great way to spend the day.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Amani, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We are happy that you loved your experiences during your day tour to Kiambethu tea farm. We can't wait to have you back for another amazing tour!

Safe drive and wonderful informative hostess

LeighAnne_G, Apr 2022

The drive to and from Kiambethu was lovely , my driver Paul was very considerate and drove gently ( considering Nairobi traffic) he offered a choice of music, and was informative on the surroundings . Fiona is truly an inspiration . Wonderful in depth explanation on the growing , manufacturing process and shipments of the tea . The lounge was beautifully presented and served in a beautiful garden setting . All in all a very good day experience , just outside of Nairobi .

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello, Thank you for taking time to write us this wonderful review. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing tour to Kiambethu Tea Farm. This is one of the exceptional gate away plans from the busy city. After a walk in the plantations is lunch and afternoon tea as you enjoy spectacular views of seemingly endless tea fields. Fiona who is normally the guide at the tea farm, is very knowledgeable and hospitable. We are happy to read that Paul, your driver guide was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and made everything interesting. We welcome you to travel with us again in future as we explore other destinations.

A beautiful day on a tea farm

Serina_M, Mar 2022

A great day out in one of the most beautiful settings in Kenya. A truly blissful day learning about the history of tea in Kenya and the processes that go into making a cup of tea. Followed by a delicious lunch in a stunning setting. Fiona and team were fantastic, they made us feel so welcome and answered any questions we asked. It’s worth noting the transportation to the farm is private but the actual tour on the tea farm is not, you will be part of a group. That was ok for us but if you did want a completely private tour you may need to make alternative arrangements.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hi Serina, Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review from you. We are delighted to read that you were able to get first hand history of the Tea farm as you enjoyed a cup of Tea. Indeed Fiona and her team are always wonderful ready to answer all your questiions and make you fee more welcomed. Thank you so much we appreciate you.

Memorable experience

batul_k, Aug 2021

Booking was fast in a short time. The driver, Black Santa was friendly and filled us in on history of Nairobi. The Greenery, information on tea making and lunch. Fiona knew her subject and was honest. The drive to the farm was scenic.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Hello, Thank you for taking time to write us this wonderful review. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing tour to Kiambethu Tea Farm. This is one of the exceptional gate away plans from the busy city. After a walk in the plantations is lunch and afternoon tea as you enjoy spectacular views of seemingly endless tea fields. Fiona who is normally the guide at the tea farm, is very knowledgeable and hospitable. We are happy to read that Black Santa, your driver guide was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and works hard to make a tour interesting for our clients. We welcome you to travel with us again in future as we explore other destinations.

Great day out!

Marilize_K, Feb 2021

Response from Host, Mar 2021

Hello, Thank you for taking time to write us this wonderful review. We are delighted to read that you had an amazing tour to Kiambethu Tea Farm. This is one of the exceptional gate away plans from the busy city. After a walk in the plantations is lunch and afternoon tea as you enjoy spectacular views of seemingly endless tea fields. Fiona who is normally the guide at the tea farm, is very knowledgeable and hospitable. We are happy to read that Peter, your driver guide was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and works hard to make a tour interesting for our clients. We welcome you to travel with us again in future as we explore other destinations.

Lovely Day Out away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

Ross_M, Jun 2019

A great day out, taking in the scenery and being treated to a lovely meal! The hosts are all super friendly and it was lovely to spend a day away from the city in the gardens of the tea farm! Did not think we would enjoy it as much as we did, the only suggestion we would make is to have a short tour of a tea factory included which would have made it 5 stars!

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Hello, Thank you for taking time to write us this wonderful review. We are happy to read that you had an amazing experience with us. This tour leads you to a place of tranquility and forms a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Thank you for the suggestion made, we will look into it. We invite you to travel with us in future as we explore other interesting places!

A great and relaxing way to spend...

roberts.vonsovics, Dec 2017

A great and relaxing way to spend the first part of the day. The tour starts with a relaxing walk around the garden, then a walk around the tea groves and then you move to the old house for a nice talk about tea and the processes around it - of course while sipping tea/coffee. Later you go through the forest and hear about the traditional use of plants and their significance. The whole event then is topped up with a great feast. A great and relaxing trip away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Hello, Thank you for taking time to share with us your experience at Kiambethu Tea Farm. We are happy to read that you had an amazing time. This a place of tranquility, the best way to escape the busy city. One takes a tour in the tea fields and learn history of tea farming. If you are lucky, you get sightings of the colubus monkeys and different bird species. To cap it all, is lunch at the tea farm as you enjoy views of these panoramic landscape. We would like to invite you to explore other destinations!

Wundervoller Nachmittag

Lucas_B, Jul 2022

Wir haben sehr viel über das Pflanzen und Ernten von Teeblättern erfahren. Die Lokation ist wundervoll und der Tee besonders lecker.