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 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).

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.

Experience a wonderful day out in the tea farms of Kiambethu. Excellent vegetarian lunch and delicious homemade eggless icecream. The walk in the forest is lovely.  This is a perfect getaway outside of Nairobi. About 45-60 minutes from the Westlands area it is situated in the highlands where tea farming is common. It's a tea farm too. The proprietor invites you into their home, shares about the tea farming process, sends you on a farm tour and then welcomes you back with a fresh lunch made from ingredients locally farmed.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 guided bike tour starts from JR Shizuoka Station. This tour is not for cruise ship passengers who call at Shimizu Port. The location is different. We serve comfortable well maintenanced hybrid bikes.(Note: not e-bikes) A friendly local bike guide who knows a lot about Shizuoka will guide you. We head to a small green tea farm in a countryside area of Shizuoka. (about 1 hour cycling to the farm) At the tea farm, explanation about tea farm by the farmer, enjoy taking photos in their farm, move to the farmer's 150 years old house, enjoy (option A) tasting of several kinds of tea such as green tea, oolong tea, roasted tea, black tea all made by this farmer. (option B) If you prefer tasting of several kinds of green tea (sencha) only, it is also possible. Please let us know which tasting (A or B) you want to do by leaving your comment. Stay at the farmer's house about 1 and a half hour. Go back to JR Shizuoka Station via Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Sumpu Castle Park.

This 6 hr tour includes a 90-minute Japanese Tea plantation visit at Moriuchi Tea Farm in Shizuoka City. Moriuchi Tea Farm is run by a husband and wife team who are the ninth-generation owners of the farm, it has been in existence since the Edo Period. They are passionate about passing down their knowledge to others and preserving their family's heritage. You can explore a green tea plantation, try their unique brewed tea, and relax on the lookout with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. After your Tea Farm visit, you will go on a tour with our licensed guide in Shizuoka City. Your tour also includes a private vehicle and driver for the duration of the tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 1 to 2 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hours from the start of the tour.

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.

Green agricultural economic practices No pesticides sprayed on the tea plantation Hand picked as opposed to mechanical harvesting therefore helping with job employment Rain feed agriculture Not depleting the under ground water aquifer or interference with surface flow. The farm has been grown on fertile volcanic soil 30% of the farm is covered with trees with some indigenousAs you tour or hike on the farm,enjoying the serene environment accompanied by birdsong and occasional monkey chattering, you take in a panoramic view of the neighbouring farms, the expansive city of Nairobi, the Ngong hills and the Yatta plateau. Occasionally, on a clear day you may even get to see Mount 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.

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.

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.