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Viator · Private tour

Day Tour to Kiambethu Tea Farm

Nairobi1 hour

Description

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.

Tour Options

Day Tour to Kiambethu Tea Farm
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included240 min

Pickup at your hotel at 9:45 am and start the drive to Limuru arriving at 11am and have a cup of tea or coffee as 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.

Highlights

drinks like tea
entry fees
transport
Professional Guide
lunch
bottled water

What's included

Included
drinks like tea
entry fees
transport
Professional Guide
lunch
bottled water
Not included
Tips
Airport/and hotels that aren’t in the city centre/Westland’s at an extra cost (USD 30).

Pickup Locations & Times

client can advise their pick up location or flight details

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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