Name: Top 1 Best Tea Farm Tour Half Day Gathoni Park ~ Naicef
Price: 185.00 USD
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Not sure what to do after your safari before your flight home? Or looking to fill your afternoon with something uniquely Kenyan while still in Nairobi?

This half-day tea farm tour at Gathoni Park Farm offers a peaceful escape and a flavorful finale to your East African journey as you step into the serene highlands of Tigoni for a refreshing afternoon tea tour.

Perfect for winding down your adventure, this immersive Gathoni Park Tea Tour blends scenic tea walks and talks, lush landscapes, and a taste of Kenya’s rich tea heritage, all just a short drive from the city.

Here is now a skeletal summary for this amazing tea farm tour curated for per-person sharing.

DAY /TIME	ACTIVITY	EXPECTATIONS
Day Tour Flexible (based on your preference)	Pick up which can be arranged from your hotel/JKIA/Nairobi CBD/Wilson airport and transfer to Gathoni Park	Comfortable drive from Wilson Airport to Limuru with scenic highland views. Please note: If your group (minimum 7 pax) would like to be included lunch, pick up will also be scheduled earlier for an ample time for the full experience.
2:30 p.m – 3:15 p.m	Welcome, orientation & tea plantation walk, & greenhouse visit.	Receive a warm welcome & short briefing as you begin a guided walk through the tea fields, learning about the tea varieties & harvesting techniques. Take part also in a fun challenge; Can you fill a tea basket with the perfect pick, two leaves and a bud, in just a few minutes?
3:15 p.m – 4:15 p.m	Greenhouse & Nursery tour. Animal zone interaction. Sensory Garden experience.	Visit the greenhouse and discover how organic seedlings are nurtured. You will also have an opportunity to select and plant a seedling in the nursery, leaving a green legacy behind. Fun and educational moments with the friendly farm animals such as rabbits, geese, chickens, and petted pigeons. Have a peaceful stroll designed to engage touch, smell, and sight at the beautiful garden. Discover over 12 different herb species, such as lemon grass, ajuga, and pineapple sage (known for its mood-lifting properties). Hear also about the farm’s exciting plan to create a living flora puzzle to make the garden even more interactive.
4:15 p.m – 4:45 p.m	Tea tasting session	Relax and enjoy a curated tasting of Gathoni Park’s finest teas, with a variety of tea estates surrounding.
4:45 p.m – 5:30 p.m	Departure	Leave refreshed with a taste of Kenya’s finest and countryside memories. Drop-off at your hotel/Nairobi CBD/JKIA(either for your departure flight back home), depending on your onward plans.

Half Day Gathoni Park Tea Farm Tour – Tigoni Tea Walks And Talks

Here is the detailed itinerary of this countryside tea experience in Tigoni, Limuru, in Kiambu County: Tea farm tour, Afternoon tea tour, Gathoni Park Farm, Gathoni Park tea tour, Tigoni tea walks and talks You will be picked up from your hotel, JKIA (international arrival), or Wilson Airport (for guests arriving from a safari within Kenya) by our Naicef representative.

Pickup time is flexible and tailored to your schedule.

Enjoy a scenic drive through Nairobi’s outskirts into the lush highlands of Limuru, where the cool climate and rolling tea fields welcome you to Gathoni Park Farm, home of the signature Gathoni Park Tea Tour.

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly received and given a short orientation before beginning your guided Tigoni tea walks and talks. Learn about tea varieties and harvesting techniques, and even get to participate in fun challenges.

Next, you’ll visit the greenhouse and nursery, where organic seedlings are nurtured. At the entrance, you’ll cross the Wish Bridge, a charming wooden arch where guests are invited to make a wish before stepping into the nursery.

After the tour through the nursery, you’ll also get the chance to select and plant a seedling, leaving behind a green legacy of your visit.

Continue to the animal zone, where you’ll interact with friendly farm animals, including rabbits, chickens, geese, and petted pigeons. Learn how rabbit urine is used as an organic fertilizer in the tea fields, a sustainable and innovative practice.

Then, stroll through the sensory garden, designed to engage your senses of touch, smell, and sight. You will be required to craft your own scented bag as you discover over 12 herb species, such as:

Lemongrass. It is known for its calming and digestive benefits
Ajuga. It is often used for skin healing and its anti-inflammatory properties
Pineapple Sage. It is said to help uplift mood and reduce anxiety

You’ll also hear about the farm’s exciting plan to create a living flora puzzle maze within the garden, adding a playful and interactive twist to the afternoon tea tour experience. Tea farm tour, Afternoon tea tour, Gathoni Park Farm, Gathoni Park tea tour, Tigoni tea walks and talks Afterward, relax with a curated tea tasting session, sampling Gathoni Park’s finest blends while surrounded by the serenity of the estate as you conclude your tea farm tour.

You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel, Nairobi CBD, or JKIA, depending on your onward plans.

Farewell and countryside memories from the Naicef team!

Meal Plan: Tea tasting included; Lunch is only available for groups of 7+ upon request.

For this amazing experience or any of our amazing tea farm tour experiences in Kenya, reach out to Naicef via our contact email at my@naicef.com or call: +254799922277. Also, you can;

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Why A Tea Tour In Kenya With Naicef?

1. Authenticity

Our guests described the moment they first stepped into the manicured rows of Gathoni Park’s tea fields as “like walking through a living postcard.”

The scent of fresh leaves and the stories shared by local guides created a connection that goes far beyond sightseeing.

It was not just a tour but a memory in motion!

2. Immersive Experience

At Naicef, we believe in hands-on travel, and that’s why our guests were invited (with consent) to pick tea alongside local farmers, feel the texture of the leaves, and learn the rhythm of the harvest.

From the greenhouse to the sensory garden, every step is designed to engage your senses and curiosity. Tea farm tour, Afternoon tea tour, Gathoni Park Farm, Gathoni Park tea tour, Tigoni tea walks and talks

3. Unforgettable Moments

The tour ends with a tea tasting session that’s anything but ordinary. With Naicef, you get to sip freshly brewed estate-grown teas, including Kenya’s rare purple tea.

It’s a moment of calm, flavor, and reflection, leaving as a satisfied client.

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