Tea Farm Tour near Nairobi: Farm walk, factory visit & lunch

Walk a tea farm, watch the harvest become tea, then eat what the land grows

A tea farm tour near Nairobi combines a guided walk through Riara Tea Farm (30% shaded by trees on volcanic soil) with a factory visit where you see tea processing from leaf to finished product, plus lunch and morning tea on-site. Hotel pickup and a professional English-speaking guide are included. The five- to six-hour tour suits all fitness levels and works best for travelers who want to understand how tea is actually grown and made, not just taste it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tea farm tour and factory visit

• Pass by Limuru Town
• Arrive at Riara Tea Farm
• Tour the tea plantation
• Enjoy morning tea and lunch
• Visit the tea factory
• Observe tea processing procedures

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through Limuru Town to see how locals live and work, then arrives at Riara Tea Farm. From there you walk the plantation itself (no machinery, only hand-picked leaves), while taking in views across neighboring farms, the Nairobi skyline, the Ngong Hills and the Yatta Plateau. On clear days Mount Kenya is visible. The farm sits on fertile volcanic soil and uses rainwater instead of depleting underground aquifers, so the environment stays quiet enough to hear birdsong and occasional monkey calls as you move through the rows.

After the farm walk, you visit the factory to watch tea being processed: the full journey from collected leaf to the dried, sorted product ready to sell. A guide walks you through each step and explains what happens at each stage. Morning tea and lunch happen on-site, so you eat in the place where the tea grows.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water throughout the day. A professional guide speaks English and leads the whole experience. The pace suits all fitness levels, though the farm walk itself is on uneven ground with some elevation change as you move across the property.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• morning tea and lunch on-site.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Safari Port

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if that's your language. The five- to six-hour pace and farm walking suit travelers of any fitness level who want to see how tea actually grows and is made, not just taste the end product.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

11 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do I see at the tea factory?

The factory shows the full processing line: how collected leaves are dried, sorted by size and quality, and prepared for sale. Your guide explains each stage as you walk through, so you understand what happens between the fresh leaf on the farm and the packaged tea.

Can I see Mount Kenya from the farm?

On clear days, yes: Mount Kenya is visible from Riara Tea Farm along with the Ngong Hills and Yatta Plateau. The farm's elevation and open views make it possible, though visibility depends on weather and cloud cover on the day you visit.

How much walking is involved on the farm itself?

The farm walk is part of the five- to six-hour tour, but the exact distance isn't fixed. You move at a pace that lets you see the plantation and learn about how tea is grown and harvested. The ground is uneven in places, though the tour suits all fitness levels.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included and served on-site at the farm. Morning tea is also provided. The specific menu isn't detailed in advance, but meals are part of the experience.

What's the difference between hand-picked tea and machine-harvested tea?

Riara Tea Farm picks by hand instead of using machinery, which preserves the quality of the leaves and supports local employment. Your guide explains the difference and why hand-picking matters for the final product as you walk the plantation.