Tea Farm Tour: Kiambethu Tea

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 14 more

This is a unique tour for nature lovers and wildlife safaris. 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. Five generations have lived on the farm and it is currently run by his granddaughter Fiona Vernon. The farm house is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of tea and indigenous forest - home to the Colobus monkey and plenty of other wildlife. 

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
3-course lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Apartments , Guest house

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    Kiambethu Farm

    Our driver will be ready to pick you from your city hotel in time. The drive to kiambethu tea farm takes 45 minutes driving through kenya highlands areas and which are rich with tea plantations. This is a unique tour for nature lovers willing to learn more about Tea farming in kenya. 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. Five generations have lived on the farm and it is currently run by his granddaughter Fiona Vernon. The farm house is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of tea and indigenous forest - home to the Colobus monkey and plenty of other wildlife. You will enjoy hot buffet lunch in the farm. later, depart for Nairobi dropping at your hotel.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
Supplied by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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