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.
Itinerary
Pickup at your hotel at 9:45 am and start the drive to Limuru arriving at 11am and have a cup of tea or coffee as 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.
COST:
- USD 120 for 1 person
- USD 95 per based on 2 people
- USD 85 per based on 3 people
- USD 80 per person based on 4-6 people
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Morning |
| INCLUDED | Pickup and drop off to your hotel. All transport All fees. Lunch Drinks at the farm Our assistance at any point Bottled water |
| NOT INCLUDED | Tips (Optional) Airport/and hotels that aren’t in the city centre/Westland’s at an extra cost (USD 30). |