Kiambethu Tea Farm

Situated next to Limuru Girls High School — about 34 km from Nairobi in Limuru — Kiambethu Tea Farm ranks among Kenya’s earliest tea estates. As you walk its rows of silver-leaf tea plants (Camellia sinensis), you uncover the farm’s colonial and post-independence history through guided storytelling and archive displays. In addition to tea fields, the farm protects pockets of indigenous forest where colobus monkeys and an array of native bird species roam freely. Guests can book guided tours in advance, which include forest walks, tea farm walks, and a homemade lunch on the veranda, often featuring farm-fresh produce and traditional Kenyan fare. The serene vistas, dappled light under canopy trees, and the scent of tea at dawn make Kiambethu a favored retreat for nature lovers, school groups, and anyone seeking a tasteful dive into Kenya’s tea heritage.