Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour

Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Destination: Kenya, Kenya, Nairobi
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  • 5 to 6 hours
  • Nairobi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Magnificent green view, classic feel  of a farm day at Kiambethu tea plantation provides a tranquil insight into life on a settler farm. Learn how Tea is grown, picked and processed. Have a 3-course lunch with fresh ingredients, and of course, a cup of tea and walk through the tea gardens.

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. 

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kiambethu Farm, Girls School Rd Tigoni, Limuru 00217 Kenya

Come and enjoy a lunch time tour of the farm with Fiona...

Arrive 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.

Duration: 7 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions
  • Tea Pack for sale

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Closed on all Mondays and the last day of every month.Christmas Day and Happy New Years Day
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Residence around Nairobi City Center

Ports

  • Jomo kenya international Airport


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 to 6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

thzistru

08 Feb, 2024

Obed picked us up promptly for our Tea Farm Tour. He was pleasant and provided a wealth of knowledge on the ride up to the farm. One of my friends had been avidly practicing Swahili and he entertained her questions while teaching her new phrases. Upon arrival at the tea farm estate we were greeted by Fiona who was a very kind and sweet lady. Her family is 5th generation British tea farmers and she was born and raised in Kenya. She explained in grave detail what the harvesting process was like, took us to the field and let us know how they get the tea from picking stage to the processing factory. After that, we broke for tea tasting and then Julius gave us a tour of the forrest on the estate. It was filled with medicinal trees, plants, and herbs. He was very patient, knowledgeable and taught us so much about what the Kenyan ecosystem has to offer! Following this we had a delicious 4 course dinner made by the in house chef of Kenya delights and were transported back by Obed. We loved it! The program was great and we enjoyed how it flowed. Please do not miss out on this incredible experience!

ileanay2024

08 Feb, 2024

Great experience learning about the tea making process. Tea tasting and a nice lunch. A pleasantly enjoyable itinerary. Julius and Fiona were great!

Marcia_D

28 Jan, 2024

The tea farm was a beautiful place to spend the day. I enjoyed the tour and education on how tea is made, as well as the history of tea in Kenya. They also had a nice garden to walk around, a small forest walk, and great food. It was also cool to see the home and how much was preserved from what Fiona's grandfather built. After the tour and food, we were welcome to hang out in the gardens and on the lawn, very big leisure vibes, which I love. Even if you aren't a big tea drinker this is a great trip. Alex was an amazing guide and driver, and great company for the drive, ask for Alex whenever you book!

Esther B

04 Dec, 2023

This owner of this tea farm does a wonderful job of explaining how tea is grown and processed. It was very educational! We sat in her living room as she explained things.The actual tea farm is quite small (2 acres) and doesn’t give the feeling of a large tea plantation . The walk through the natural forest was nice but the guide wasn’t very informative. The food was excellent and everything was well appointed. One could imagine tea time in the early 20s. Highly recommend

bondadurgur

30 Oct, 2023

Me and my boyfriend went to Kiambethu Tea Farm in September. We were picked up from a private residence and driven to the tea farm. Our driver was around an hour early but otherwise he was great. He told us many things about Kenya on the way and was a very nice driver. The views were beautiful, the food was great and overall the experience was great. It's a great activity for tea lovers.

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Amazing Tour of the Tea Farm with Obed!!

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