Just a short drive from the heart of Nairobi, this 6 hour private tour takes you to Kiambethu Farm at Limuru, which 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, which now you will have a chance to taste. Five generations have lived on the farm and it is currently run by his granddaughter Fiona Vernon.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ lunch(3 course buffet)
✔ transport amenities
✔ tea
✔ professional guide /driver
✔ entrance fee
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
2. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
3. Best Western Plus Westlands
4. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
5. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
6. Makel Suites and Lounge
7. Lever Du Soleil Hotel
8. The Stand Leisure Hotel
9. Game View Hotel
10. Kikuyu Gardens Bar & Restaurant
11. Karen Gables
12. Amelia Karen Hotel
13. Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
14. County Villa Hotel
15. Kilimo Grand Resort
16. The Smith Hotel
17. Docklands Hotel
18. 2.5.4 Ole-Sereni Hotel
19. DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
20. Lukenya Motorcross
Additional Info: Pickup available at airbnbs, private apartments and at the airport
Itinerary
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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 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
