Immerse yourself in Kenya’s tea industry with a day tour of Kiambethu Tea Farm. Explore the historic farm, learn about tea production, and enjoy the stunning surroundings of tea fields and indigenous forest.
Immerse yourself in Kenya’s tea industry with a day tour of Kiambethu Tea Farm. Explore the historic farm, learn about tea production, and enjoy the stunning surroundings of tea fields and indigenous forest.
- Kiambethu Farm - The first place in Kenya where tea was commercially planted, by AB McDonell in 1918. The farm was selling tea by 1926. McDonell’s daughter, Evelyn Mitchell, took over the farm and began running tours. Now past 100 years old, Mrs Mitchell has handed the running of the farm over to her daughter Fiona Vernon.
- Kiambethu Farm - The first place in Kenya where tea was commercially planted, by AB McDonell in 1918. The farm was selling tea by 1926. McDonell’s daughter, Evelyn Mitchell, took over the farm and began running tours. Now past 100 years old, Mrs Mitchell has handed the running of the farm over to her daughter Fiona Vernon.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, Kiambethu was acquired and cultivated by AB McDonell in 1910. As a trailblazer in the tea industry, he was among the first to produce and market tea commercially in Kenya, which has now become one of the country’s major exports. The farm has been home to five generations and is presently managed by his…
Located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, Kiambethu was acquired and cultivated by AB McDonell in 1910. As a trailblazer in the tea industry, he was among the first to produce and market tea commercially in Kenya, which has now become one of the country’s major exports. The farm has been home to five generations and is presently managed by his granddaughter, Fiona Vernon. The farmhouse is nestled within stunning gardens, encircled by vast expanses of tea and native forest, which is a habitat for the Colobus monkey.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
