Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour: Experience Tea Production and Wildlife in Limuru
5.0
19 Ratings
Limuru
Immerse yourself in the world of tea production and wildlife at Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru. Discover the history of Kenya's tea industry and explore the beautiful gardens and indigenous forest.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kiambethu Farm - Pickup at your hotel or residency within Nairobi CBD at 9:45am and start the drive to Limuru arriving at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the history of the farm and process of making tea is informally explained, followed by an opportunity to see tea in the field.
Then take a walk in the indigenous forest with our resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Look out for the Colobus monkeys close up and wander in the gardens which are home to a wide variety of birds and flowers.
Return to the house to enjoy a pre-lunch drink on the verandah with sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills. Enjoy your three course buffet lunch from our set menu prepared with vegetables from the garden and desserts are topped with cream from our herd of Channel Island cows.
Later is drop off to your hotel or residence within Nairobi CBD.
What's Included
- Hotel or residency pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD
- Included drinks at the farm
- Complimentary lunch
- All transport covered
- Assistance available at any point
- All fees included
- Airport pickup service
What's Not Included
- Tips (Optional)
Additional Information
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 farm house is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of tea and indigenous forest
– home to the Colobus monkey and plenty of other wildlife.
Location
Kiambethu Farm
Girls School Rd, Tigoni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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H7823taelif
Dec 1, 2023
Very relaxing day - Had a great time at the tea farm. The owner gave some history about the farm, how to harvest it, and different types of tea. The estate is beautiful. The food was great. Stephen was my driver for today and he did great. He was very nice. If you are looking for a laid back day, I highly recommend this.
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Christine_j
Oct 21, 2023
Fascinating, beautiful location, delicious food. - Such an interesting day - learning about tea production, exploring the beautiful garden and having a short guided walk through native forest. The visit ended with a splendid home cooked lunch, with many foods grown in the garden and water on the lawn. As I arrived early, my driver Stephen even took me for some extra visits on the way. Many thanks to out hosts at the tea farm and the guides and driver.
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Michael
Jun 2, 2023
Great Day Trip in Nairobi - This day trip was excellent. We were met at our hotel on time and the drive out to the Tea Farm was very educational. The Tea Farm property was simply awesome and so beautiful. Fiona (the Owner) and her team welcomed us and made our visit very special. We learned so much about the property history and how tea is grown and processed. The lunch was excellent and I would highly recommend this day trip.
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Anonymous855
May 30, 2023
Excellent experience with Kiambethu Tea Farm & driver from Perfect Safari - Got off to a rough start booking direct with Perfect Safari...they had some billing problems on their end but eventually got it sorted out. We got picked up from JOMO airport hotel so I needed to communicate with them directly. George came exactly on time with a van so clean, the seat were still wet from the washing, lol. He stopped en route to purchase us some bottles of water and offered to drive us anywhere we might like afterward. The tea far experience was wonderful. The host explains the process and history giving tea samples. We went for a short walk in a private forest and enjoyed a delightful lunch on the front lawn. Each table was private for the group. It was all quite lovely and there were children, older people, couples...all enjoyed it! I heartily recommend this!
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Bundubows
Feb 11, 2023
Wonderful day at Kiambethu - The warm friendly staff was a wonderful experience
We were treated to a lovely day with good food and lots of interesting information
Altogether a lovely day in the country
Our driver Meshak went out of his way to make it an excellent time
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Sarahjox2000
Nov 5, 2022
Lovely day drinking amazing tea - Lovely day exploring the gardens and indigenous forest with Julius. The tea was divine and the lunch was delicious. Fiona was very knowledgeable and a great host. I highly recommend the experience because it’s a very chill day and it’s not too far from Nairobi.
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Shaz
Oct 23, 2022
Peaceful escape to Kiambethu Tea Farm - We had a such a lovely and peaceful day trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm. The farm is up in the mountains in Limuru with the most beautiful scenery and view. It was such a relaxing day and we learned all about how Tea is being farmed in Kenya and the history behind the tea industry in general. After the tour and talk, we were served a delicious lunch, all made from produce grown on the farm.
Our guide Dennis was lovely and gave us lots of interesting facts about Nairobi on our drive there and back and also went out of his way to find a shop that we could make a pit stop at to get a few groceries. Lovely day out with the family and highly recommended m.
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Sightsee202210gogo
Oct 8, 2022
Wonderful day trip from Nairobi - The tea farm was good escape from busy city center of Nairobi. Moreover the tea farm view and food were wonderful.
The driver Meshack was very kind to explain Kenyan life and drove safely.
It is highly recommended to try.
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G6432ppandrewb
Oct 6, 2022
Tea-riffic trip to the tea plantation. - Fascinating talk about the process of growing and making tea. Great home-made lunch. Comfortable, but cooler than Nairobi as 500metres higher above sea level. Delicious tea, of course
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Alicia_w
Apr 2, 2022
Amazing - The location was beautiful. The air was so clean and fresh. The tea fields were a calming oasis. The lush green are was just the tranquil sanctuary we needed.
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