Limuru

Tours

The Fairview coffee estate is home to the world’s finest coffee. Located in Limuru Kiambu county, this beautiful farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee is irrigated by the Riara River fed by streams from the Kenyan highlands. Since it was started in the 1900s, the Fairview farm has produced high-quality coffee due to its rich fertile soils. The coffee estate offers daily tours encouraging domestic consumption of coffee and educating people on the coffee production process. Fairview offers two daily tours at ten in the morning and two in the afternoon, where guests get to enjoy the fresh air as you stroll around the coffee farm.

Discover the enchanting world of tea at Kiambethu Tea Farm, located just a short drive from Nairobi. This full-day tour offers an immersive experience into the art of tea cultivation, production, and tasting, all set against the backdrop of lush, scenic landscapes. Morning Welcome: 9:30 AM Start: Begin your day with a warm welcome featuring freshly brewed tea and snacks Farm History: Enjoy an informal yet informative talk by the host, detailing the rich history and legacy of Kiambethu Tea Farm, one of Kenya's oldest tea farms. Tea Farm Exploration: Guided Tour: Stroll through the verdant tea fields, where expert guides will explain the intricacies of tea cultivation and the unique qualities of purple tea. Tea Picking: Try your hand at picking tea leaves, guided by experienced tea pickers who will teach you the best techniques. Tea Production Experience: Making Specialty Tea: Return to the farm and learn the traditional methods of producing orthodox tea. Participate in roasting, hand-rolling, drying, and packaging your tea to take home as a unique souvenir. Forest Trek: Embark on a nature walk through the nearby forest, rich with indigenous plants and wildlife, culminating in a visit to a local waterfall where you can take a refreshing dip. Farm-Fresh Dining: Three-Course Meal: Savor a delicious, farm-fresh three-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering a true taste of the region. Relaxation: Conclude your day with a bonfire in the gardens, providing a perfect setting to relax and reflect on your enriching experience.

Come and enjoy a lunch time tour of the farm with Fiona... Spend the day at the Kiambethu Tea Farm just outside Nairobi, Then enjoy a farm-fresh 3-course lunch, along with a cup of tea, while admiring the sweeping views of the Ngong Hills tea fields. Arrive at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the 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.

Spend the day at the Kiambethu Tea Farm just outside Nairobi and learn all about tea during this small-group tour. Once you arrive, listen to engaging commentary about the history of Kiambethu and the process of making tea before embarking on a guided tour of the farm. Deeply immersive and educational, the Kaimbethu Tea Farm Tour takes visitors inside a charming tea plantation. Tucked away in a valley of verdant hills, guests are invited to discover the complexities of tea growing, from the picking of small tea leaves to the refining process that turns them into the fragrant beverage that is savored by people all over the world. Guided tours highlight both contemporary and traditional processes while offering insights into the long history of tea production. Visitors can interact with nearby farmers, take in the estate's breathtaking scenery, and finish the experience with a revitalizing tea tasting where they can sample the unique tastes of freshly brewed teas. The exquisite fusion of environment, culture, and the creativity behind the well-known tea may be experienced on the Kaimbethu Tea Farm Tour.

Spend the day at the Kiambethu Tea Farm just outside Nairobi, Then enjoy a farm-fresh 3-course lunch, along with a cup of tea, while admiring the sweeping views of the Ngong Hills tea fields. Come and enjoy a lunch time tour of the farm with Fiona... Arrive at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the 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.

You will be picked up at your hotel/residence at 9:00 am and start the drive to Limuru arriving at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee. The 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 stroll through 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.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodations in Nairobi at 9:30 am. Arrive at the main house of Kiambethu Tea Estate at 11 am. You’ll be welcomed with homemade biscuits and tea. As you enjoy your snack, you’ll learn about the farm and the tea-making process from your guide. Stroll through the lovely gardens surrounding the main house. Catch a glimpse of the resident colobus monkeys. Explore the well-preserved indigenous forest with your knowledgable guide. End your tour with a relaxed lunch. Enjoy a 3-course meal made from locally sourced produce, along with soft drink and tea and coffee.

Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel within Nairobi and start the tour with a visit to the National Museum of Kenya Nairobi Snake Park. It is located next to the Nairobi National Museum and is very popular with tourists. On display are cobras, drum snakes, mambas and the large African rock python (non-venomous) found only in Kenya. Various crocodiles, American crocodiles, freshwater turtles and tortoises found in Africa are also exhibited in the park. The main feature of the aquarium is the reef fish from East African lakes and rivers. In addition to its attractions, Snake Park provides a refuge and home for abandoned and unwanted reptiles, including giant tortoises that still live in the park. The specimen was discovered in 1961 on a road in Limuru. The Snake Park has continued to attract visitors steadily over the years. Over the years, the Nairobi public has received assistance in removing snakes from residential areas, as well as advice on dealing with reptiles, especially snakes. Snake identification services are also available. Visitors to the Snake Park can enjoy exhibits of reptiles, fish and succulents. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel

Our driver guide will come to pick you up from your hotel within the Nairobi and starts the tour with a visit to Nairobi Snake Park which is a National Museums of Kenya. It’s located adjacent to Nairobi National Museum and is extremely popular with visitors. On display are, cobras, puff adders, mambas and the large African-Rock python (non-poisonous) found only in Kenya. Several species of crocodile found in Africa, the American alligator, fresh water terrapins and tortoises are also on display aquariums holding coral fish from the East African lakes and rivers are a main feature of the park. Apart from the attraction, the Snake Park provided refuge and home for abandoned and unwanted reptiles including a giant tortoise that is still currently living at the park. The specimen was found wondering along a road in Limuru in 1961. The Snake Park has continued to provide refuge to a number of abandoned, threatened, rescued and unwanted reptiles to date. The Snake Park has continued to attract visitors steadily over the years. The public in Nairobi over the years to date has continued to receive help in removal of snakes from residential premises as well as advice on handling of reptiles especially snakes. Snake identification service is also provided. Visitors to the Snake Park get to enjoy the exhibits of reptiles, fish and succulent plants. In the afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel

Discover the Kiambethu Tea Farm on a guided tour from Nairobi. Learn about the history of the farm and the process of making tea. Take a walk in the indigenous forest with a resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Be picked up at your hotel in Nairobi and start the drive to Limuru, arriving at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, over a cup of tea or coffee, hear about the history of the farm and the process of making tea before you have the opportunity to see tea in the field. Then, take a walk in the indigenous forest with a resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Look out for the Colobus monkeys 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 a set menu prepared with vegetables from the garden and desserts topped with cream from the herd of Channel Island cows.