Tea Factory and Farm Tour in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
Green agricultural economic practicesNo 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
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Limuru Country Club, Limuru Road, Limuru Kenya
Pass by Limuru Town and See how locals Live and carry one there business.
Stop At: Limuru Country Club, Limuru Road, Limuru Kenya
Arrive at Riara Tea Farm and tour the Farm as you learn much about the Tea Plantation. Have a morning Tea and Lunch as well.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Limuru Country Club, Limuru Road, Limuru Kenya
Visit the factory after the Tea is collected from the farm. See all the procedures the tea passes through to the quality that is required.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Afternoon tea
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Limuru Country Club
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee of 50USD
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We offer two tours:
- 1. Extended Tour
- The extended tour involves arrival at the tea factory at 11.00 am to observe the process of producing tea. Visitors to the factory have a guided tour and view first hand the different stages of tea production . The guests will enjoy a tea tasting experience where they taste the different tea grades.
- Following the factory visit guests proceed to the farm where they will enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the garden.
- Lunch is followed by a tea tour on the farm where we walk through the expansive tea fields and observe the growth of tea plants. Guests have the opportunity to plant tea seedlings, pick tea and watch the tea sorting process. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase our very own Riara Tea.
- cost 5,000/- per person
- The tour ends with a sundowner tea or cocktail drink.
- 2. Standard tour
- Guests arrive at the farm at 10.00am and are received with refreshments.
- This is followed by a guided tea tour of the farm ending with the garden barbecue lunch.
- Or
- Guests who prefer an afternoon visit arrive at 12 and have lunch before the farm tour.
- Cost 3,500/- per person
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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