Tea Farm

Magnificent green view, classic feel  of a farm day at Kiambethu tea plantation provides a tranquil insight into life on a settler farm. Learn how Tea is grown, picked and processed. Have a 3-course lunch with fresh ingredients, and of course, a cup of tea and walk through the tea gardens. 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. 

This is a day tour from Nairobi to Kiambethu tea farm in kiambu county. Historic tea plantation on a site including gardens & indigenous forest, with tours & dining. Leave Nairobi behind for an idyllic day in the lush green tea fields of Limuru. Just a short drive from the city brings you to a world of endless verdant fields, rich indigenous forest and an era of cool drinks on the veranda and lazy afternoons.This is the Kiambethu Tea Farm, the exact spot where tea growing began in Kenya 100 years ago. A trip to this beautiful tea plantation is your opportunity to enjoy the grounds and learn about the history of Kenya tea farming and colonial life here in the Ngong Hills.

Are you a tea lover or you would like to know the process of making tea from the farm and and also Participate in specialty Tea tasting This is the best experience There is also other activities to make the tour spiced up like a visit to the waterfall and a 3 course meal for Lunch.

As you drive through our farm gates you will be greeted by a panoramic view of our lush rows of tea, tropical fruits, and the glittering sea beyond Onomea Bay. This tour is an opportunity to experience the sights and scents of a working tea farm first hand; photos are encouraged! Our guide will take you through our regenerative gardens, teaching you about our assortment of tropical fruits, flowers, botanicals, and tea. After our guided walk we will relax on our covered lanai, overlooking the ocean as we enjoy tasting a selection of teas. Guests will be provided with a traditional glass tasting cup, and our tea expert will guide you through the full sensory experience of each unique tea, explaining the processes and thought that goes into their creation. At the end of the experience you will have the opportunity to purchase farm-fresh fruits and teas to take home with you. If you’re looking for an authentic Hawai’i-grown tea experience, you’ve come to the right place!

Tea or Chai is the most widely drunk beverage in the whole world. The tea plant, Camellia Sansis, is a cultivated variety of a tree that has its origins in an area between India and China.

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.

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.

You will have a chance to learn tea is grown from planting to picking to roasting until it gets ready to drink.

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. 

The Purple Tea Farm experience offers a truly unique experience as it is hosted at Kenya's first purple tea farm, located just 70 minutes from Nairobi. Guests will immerse themselves in the tea-making process from start to finish, including picking, roasting, and packaging their own tea. This tour also includes a scenic waterfall trek through a bamboo forest and a refreshing dip in the waterfall. Ideal for adventure seekers, families, and tea enthusiasts, this tour provides an in-depth look at the local tea culture and stunning natural beauty.

This Purple Tea Farm Tour provides you with an opportunity to learn about purple tea and other specialty teas growing and processing in Kenya. In addition it enable you acquit yourself with the associated health benefits accrued from specialty teas; Purple, Green, Black Orthodox, yellow, Hibiscus, Oolong and Silver and Golden Tips. The highlights of the trip includes pick up at Uniafric House outside Java Restaurant), first-hand experience of how Purple tea is picked, Experience traditional Orthodox tea processing, Participation in a specialty tea tasting session, lunch after tea tour and Drop off at the pick up point (Uniafric House).

Kiambethu Tea Farm, one of Kenya's oldest tea farms, is situated 30 Km away from Nairobi. The farm dates back to 1910 and the present house set amidst colorful gardens, has been home to four generations.. A family run business, it is here where you get to enjoy a 'tea luncheon' with the owners Marcus and Fiona Mitchell Kiambethu Tea Farm, the family home of one of the earliest tea growers in Kenya, A visit to Kiambethu farm makes a memorable half day excursion, including a superb lunchtime buffet, visit insight into the growing and making of tea. Accompanied by the resident Kenyan guide, guests can also take a short walk into the small indigenous forest and learn about the plants and how they were used traditionally, watch the Colobus monkeys and birds who are resident in the gardens or just enjoy the sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills.

Malang city not only offer visitor mountain range to visit, but another leisure activity around nature. With this short day trip, guest can see Malang from culture and historical sites (the colonial tea factory that still running until now), and walk around nature in relax time. This trip is good as starter before real east java adventure (3days tumpaksewu bromo ijen).

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.

Did you know that Kenya's revenue comes from tea? Get to learn the different types of tea in Kenya, Witness how it is planted and harvested and the whole process to how it gets to your cup. Get to enjoy a cup of the beautiful tea prepared in Kenya. Learn from our experts how tea is of such importance to the country of Kenya. Get to see the machines in process as the tea is prepared. Have a view of the wonderful tea plantation land scape.

An easy drive through the highlands. 3 course buffet lunch with fresh veggies. A walk through the tea plantations.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel without the hassle of self-driving on this door-to-door private tour of the Cameron Highlands. After short stops at the Lata Iskandar waterfall and an indigenous village, choose to visit the tea plantations, a pick-your-own strawberry farm, the Sam Poh Temple. • Explore the cool, rural Cameron Highlands with a private guide • Visit tea plantations, jungle waterfall, aborigines community and more! • Soak up the views from the Buddhist Sam Poh Temple in Brinchang • Take it easy with door-to-door private transportation

Kenyan tea is renowned around the world and the Kiambethu Tea Farm is among the country’s oldest, dating back to 1910. This private full-day tour from Nairobi includes a tour of the tea plantation, a delicious 3-course lunch, and an expert-led tea tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This tour is unique since you get learn about the kenya history of tea farming which is the number one income generating agricultural activity that we are undertaking. You get a chance to be able to learn the tea processes from planting till harvesting plucking, thereafter the drying and processing to the end product. Get a chance to see the endangered species of the white colubus monkey.

An unforgettable car tour that takes you into the heart of nature's splendor. Within just one day, you can explore enchanting landscapes featuring breathtaking waterfalls, serene tea farms, and fascinating caves. Your journey begins at Silver Waterfall, where you can marvel at its shimmering beauty and capture the perfect photos amidst the lush greenery. Next, the tour continues to Love Waterfall, a majestic cascade that offers a refreshing mist and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and reflection. After experiencing the waterfalls, you will visit the picturesque Green Tea Farm, a verdant paradise where rows of tea plants stretch as far as the eye can see. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh air and learn about the tea cultivation process, immersing yourself in the local culture and agricultural practices. Your adventure also includes a visit to the enigmatic Pu Sam Cap Cave, where you can uncover the secrets of this natural wonder.