Kiambethu Tea Farm Day Trip: Walk Fields & Forest, Nairobi
Tea fields, indigenous forest, and a three-course lunch on the verandah
A 6-hour private day trip from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru, where you pick tea leaves, walk the indigenous forest with a guide who identifies plants and wildlife, and eat lunch prepared from the farm's own vegetables. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi CBD are included, along with a guide, drinks at the farm, and bottled water.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Kiambethu Tea Farm and Gardens
- Pickup at Nairobi hotel at 9:45am
- Drive to Limuru, arrive at 11am
- Enjoy tea or coffee and learn farm history
- See tea plants in the field
- Walk in indigenous forest with guide
- Spot Colobus monkeys and explore gardens
- Return to house for pre-lunch drink
- Enjoy three-course buffet lunch on verandah
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD.
- local English-speaking guide.
- bottled water.
- tea or coffee on arrival.
- drinks on the verandah.
- three-course buffet lunch with farm vegetables and cream from the farm's cows.
Times
- Thursday to Sunday 09:45
Before you book
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The experience
The drive from Nairobi to Limuru takes about an hour and a quarter. You're picked up at your hotel or residence in the CBD at 9:45am and arrive at Kiambethu by 11am. The farm sits at 7,200 feet and has been in the same family since 1910, when AB McDonell planted the first commercial tea in Kenya. Over tea or coffee on arrival, the current owner Fiona Vernon, his granddaughter, explains the farm's history and walks you through how tea is grown and made here. Then you head into the fields themselves to see the plants and pick some leaves.
After the tea fields, a resident Kenyan guide takes you into the indigenous forest on the property. He points out the plants growing there and explains how they've been used traditionally, and you'll likely spot Colobus monkeys moving through the canopy. The gardens are thick with birds and flowers. You return to the main house for a drink on the verandah (the views stretch across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills) before sitting down to a three-course buffet lunch. The vegetables come from the farm's garden. The cream topping the desserts comes from their Channel Island cows.
The whole day is private, so the pace and the stops are yours. Your guide speaks English and the farm provides bottled water throughout. If you have dietary requirements, let them know when you book.
Is this one for you?The day involves a short drive each way and moderate walking through the tea fields and forest, so it suits travelers who want to move around and get their hands into the work rather than stay in one spot. The fixed 6-hour schedule means you're back in Nairobi by late afternoon, which works if you have other plans that evening.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly do I do at the tea farm itself?
You walk into the tea fields with the owner and pick leaves from the plants, then learn how the tea is processed and made. It's a hands-on introduction to the crop, not a demonstration you watch from a distance.
How much walking is involved in the indigenous forest part?
The walk is moderate and takes place on the farm's grounds. Your guide identifies plants and animals as you move through, and the pace is set by the group. There's no fixed route or time pressure.
Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?
Lunch is a three-course buffet made with vegetables from the farm's garden. Tell the operator about any dietary needs when you book and they'll prepare something that works for you.
What's the drive time from Nairobi, and when do I get back?
Pickup is at 9:45am from your Nairobi CBD hotel, and you arrive at the farm by 11am. The whole tour is 6 hours, so you're back at your hotel by late afternoon.
Can I bring alcoholic drinks, or are they available at the farm?
Drinks at the farm are included: tea, coffee, and a pre-lunch drink on the verandah. Alcoholic drinks are available if you'd like to add them. Confirm when booking if that matters to you.
Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or if I have mobility concerns?
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The walking is moderate and happens on the farm's grounds at a pace the group sets. If you have specific mobility concerns, mention them when you book so the guide can adjust.
Kiambethu Tea Farm Day Trip: Walk Fields & Forest, Nairobi
6h · EN · at your hotel
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