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Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm: Discover Kenyan Tea Farming in Limuru from Nairobi
4.9
33 Ratings
Limuru
Embark on a private day trip from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru. Discover the history of Kenyan tea farming, taste the famous tea, and experience life on a settler farm.
Embark on a private day trip from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru. Discover the history of Kenyan tea farming, taste the famous tea, and experience life on a settler farm.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kiambethu Farm - Pickup at your hotel or residence 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…
- Kiambethu Farm - Pickup at your hotel or residence 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 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.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Bottled water provided
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off in Nairobi CBD
- Refreshments at the farm
- Lunch included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Bottled water provided
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off in Nairobi CBD
- Refreshments at the farm
- Lunch included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
Additional Information
A mere stone’s throw away from Nairobi’s bustling center, this six-hour exclusive tour whisks you away to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru - a serene backdrop showcasing the lifestyle of settler agriculture. Nestled at an altitude of 7,200 ft, Kiambethu was purchased and cultivated by AB McDonell in 1910. He pioneered the commercial growth, production, and sale…
A mere stone’s throw away from Nairobi’s bustling center, this six-hour exclusive tour whisks you away to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru - a serene backdrop showcasing the lifestyle of settler agriculture. Nestled at an altitude of 7,200 ft, Kiambethu was purchased and cultivated by AB McDonell in 1910. He pioneered the commercial growth, production, and sale of tea in Kenya – a staple product that is now one of the country’s major exports and which you’ll get to sample. The farm has been home to five generations and is currently managed by Fiona Vernon, his granddaughter.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Kiambethu Farm
Girls School Rd, Tigoni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(33 Ratings)
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268bonnieb
Mar 2, 2026
Pleasant, peaceful, and informative Tea Farm Outing - My day outing to the Kiambethu Tea Farm yesterday was fabulous. My very pleasant driver picked me up on time at my hotel and we visited on the drive to the Farm. Upon arrival, I made a quick stop at the exceptionally clean and pleasant washrooms, then wandered around the gardens that were filled with a profusion of flowering plants and brightly colored nectar eating birds. The tour itself was fun and interesting. Our host, Fiona, is the granddaughter of the man who started the farm around 1910. We gathered in her lovely home for a talk and also walked through a field of thick, healthy tea plants while she shared her family’s history and educated us on tea plants, tea picking and processing, and on the history of the tea industry. We watched tea being picked (the bud and the top two leaves) and enjoyed cups of tea with biscuits. We even went on a guided walk through the nearby forest. Near the end of our tour, we all settled down at beautifully set tables on the lawn in the middle of the garden for a well catered picnic. Upon departing the farm, I felt entirely relaxed and much better informed about tea. The drive back to my hotel, visiting with my driver, capped off a perfect day. I would highly recommend this day outing to others!
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Janine_h
Nov 8, 2025
Beautiful countryside - Beautiful countryside and a great day out from the city. The lady who owns the team farm is a real character and provides really interesting information about the tea industry. The setting is amazing, a lovely garden to explore, the area where the tea grows and you are taken to a woodlands where the medical properties are explained of the trees. There is also a chance to try the tea and a three course lunch. Out of all of the day trips from nairobi in the last week it has been favourite. Steve my driver was super lovely, on time, good communication and information as well. Great day 😁
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Sara_s
Jul 10, 2022
Tea Farm Tour - 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.
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Amani_m
Jun 28, 2022
Lovely - Beautiful nature-full day on the tea farm with a short nature hike and a delicious lunch. Great way to spend the day.
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Leighanne_g
Apr 7, 2022
Safe drive and wonderful informative hostess - 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 .
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Serina_m
Mar 20, 2022
A beautiful day on a tea farm - 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.
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Yogimba
Mar 1, 2021
Exceedingly great tour - My family and I booked the tour on our last day in Kenya, the owner was very knowledgeable. The tea was so good we had to buy some to bring home. The tea and cookies were so good and all homemade. Then came a 3 course lunch that was so amazing, everything was homemade and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this tour. We purchased our tickets directly from the farm’s website and used our private driver.
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Marilize_k
Feb 24, 2021
Great day out! - 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.
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Hoshi1
Mar 8, 2020
Interesting and knowledgeable tour of the tea farm - We booked a tour of the Limuru Kiambethu Tea Farm through Perfect Wilderness Safaris & Day Tours. It was a great day. Fiona, the owner explained the history of the farm that has been in her family for 5 generations. She showed us the old tea bush that was originally grown to make tea. She explained the total process by taking us out to the field to show us how the tea leaves are picked, and the bushes are maintained. She expained the supply chain from the field planting to the finished product at the auction house. Went back to the house and with our cup of tea, gathered in her living room where she showed us samples of tea at the various proceses. She answered all our questions about the tea thoroughly. The tour included a delicious home made buffet lunceon on the grounds under individual umbrella tables. We highly recommend this tour 4 hour tea adventure.
We were picked up on time by our driver George from Wildeness Tours. He was excellent. George was informative and told us many intersting facts on the areas that we passed through. He was very friendly, personable and safe driver. In fact he was the same interesting driver that picked us up at the airport a couple of days earlier. We felt very comfortable with him, and hope to experience more tours with him as the driver.
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Batul_k
Aug 23, 2021
Memorable experience - 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.
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