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
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Bottled water
✔ Pickup and drop off to your hotel or residence within Nairobi CBD.
✔ Drinks at the farm
✔ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
✖ Alcoholic drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Karen Gables
2. Amelia Karen Hotel
3. Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
4. County Villa Hotel
5. Reymark Hotel
6. Kilimo Grand Resort
7. Muthu Sovereign Suites & Spa, Limuru Road, Near Nairobi
8. Docklands Hotel
9. Zereniti House
10. 2.5.4 Ole-Sereni Hotel
11. DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
12. Lukenya Motorcross
13. Lazinos Guest House
14. Tamarind Tree Hotel
15. Progressive Park Hotel
16. Park Place Hotel
17. The Clarion Hotel
18. Kusyombunguo Lukenya Guest House
19. Starehe Link Hotel
20. City Wall Hotel
Additional Info: Any hotel and Residents within Nairobi
Apartments
Villas
Note: airport pick up will be charged an extra USD 20 (pay on arrival)
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
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
