8 Nairobi Farm Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Nairobi Coffee Farm and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $98Our pick

Visit Fairview Coffee Estate about 20 minutes from Nairobi with a private driver and farm guide. Walk among coffee trees, follow harvesting, grading, drying, processing, and roasting, then taste several Kenyan coffees. Guides may include Moses, Obed, Ann, Elvis, James, or Alex.

“It was interesting walking around the coffee farm learning about how the beans are grown, graded, and processed, and then having the opportunity to taste the different roasts.”

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2.Coffee Factory and Farm Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $24Best value

Travel from Nairobi to Fairview Coffee Estate in Limuru, where an English-speaking guide explains coffee growing, picking, processing, roasting, and brewing. Walk the 100-acre farm, taste at least two Fairview coffees, and buy ground or whole-bean coffee before your return transfer.

“A must trip for coffee lovers. u re expecting a very detail guided tour with a great Kenya hospitality.”

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3.Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $108

Travel from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm with a driver-guide such as Obed or Dennis. Learn how Kenyan tea is grown, walk through indigenous forest with a local guide, look for Colobus monkeys, and enjoy a three-course lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills.

“We had an excellent time at the tea farm. Fiona and Sarah were incredibly warm, welcoming hosts. Made us feel right at home. The gardens, forest and farm were such an unexpected bonus. The meal served was the best meal we had during our 10 day Kenya visit. Highly recommend.”

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4.Coffee Farm Village & Factory Half Day Tour with Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $95

Visit Fairview Coffee Estate outside Nairobi with a private guide and driver. Walk through the farm, follow coffee from cultivation to processing, and sample freshly brewed Kenyan coffee. Guides such as Liz, James, Elizabeth, and Faith have been praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“Faith was an incredible guide! Personable, informative and a delight to be with. The tour was exceptional and Liz at Fairview was a powerhouse of information. And the coffee was GREAT!”

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5.Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $141

Travel from Nairobi to Limuru with a private driver, then learn tea farming at Kiambethu with Fiona, Sarah, or another local guide. Walk through tea fields and indigenous forest, watch for Colobus monkeys, taste fresh Kenyan tea, and enjoy a three-course lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills.

“Booking was fast in a short time. The driver, Black Santa was friendly and filled us in on history of Nairobi. The Greenery, information on tea making and lunch. Fiona knew her subject and was honest. The drive to the farm was scenic.”

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6.Guided Coffee Farm Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Join guide Patrick Solomon for a three-hour coffee farm visit from Nairobi. Walk among coffee plants, learn about varieties, harvesting, drying, roasting, and brewing, then test aromas and flavors before enjoying a hot cup with a snack. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, Wi-Fi, and a Swahili lesson are included.

“Patrick Solomon was a great tour guide and personal driver for those who want to have a smooth experience to and from the coffee tour. He’s also extremely knowledgeable and offers other tours around Nairobi.”

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7.Day Tour To Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $115

Leave Nairobi around 9:30 or 9:45am for Kiambethu Farm in Limuru. Hear the farm’s tea story, walk through native forest with a local guide, look for Colobus monkeys, and enjoy drinks and a home-cooked lunch overlooking the fields.

“Amazing gardens, food and great tour. Fiona, Sarah and staff were great with bonus bird life and monkeys!”

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8.Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Spend seven hours at Kiambethu Tea Farm near Nairobi, where you’ll hear the farm’s story, pick tea, make orthodox tea, walk through indigenous forest, visit a waterfall, and eat a three-course lunch. Hotel pickup, tea tasting, drinks, and transport are included, but the $42 entry fee is extra.

“Concernant le transport le site proposait un guide français raison pour laquelle nous avons choisi cette option mais au dernier moment on nous a dit que cette option n’étais pas possible ….gros pbm quand on ne parle pas bien l’anglais et que nous sommes 4 !! Concernant le transport le chauffeur a eu 1h30 de retard ce qui est inadmissible et nous n’avons même pas eu d’excuses de l’organisateur ni pour le guide ni pour le retard Nous ne sommes pas satisfaits du tout de cela. La visite de la ferme à the quand à elle a été féerique ! Un endroit magnifique digne d’un vrai compte de fée. Des…”

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