1-Day Purple Tea Farm Tour from Nairobi -Tea Tasting & lunch
ID: GYG804947-1284857
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the beauty of the Kenyan countryside on a day trip from Nairobi. Visit the Gatura Greens farm, pick your own tea leaves, and learn how to make your own tea.
Discover the beauty of the Kenyan countryside on a day trip from Nairobi. Visit the Gatura Greens farm, pick your own tea leaves, and learn how to make your own tea. Take a refreshing dip in a waterfall and enjoy a 3-course meal at the farm.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and head to Gatura Greens, Gatanga. Upon arrival, enjoy tea and biscuits while the host gives an informal history about the farm.
After an introductory tea tasting, head out to the purple tea farm. Learn how to pick tea and pick some purple tea yourself. Take the tea back to the farm and learn how to make your very own specialty orthodox tea.
Roast the tea, roll it by hand, dry it, and pack it for yourself to take home. After making your very own hand-picked and rolled purple tea, head off to a waterfall trek through a beautiful bamboo forest. Finish off with a refreshing dip at the waterfall by the farm.
Return to the farmhouse in time for a farm-fresh 3-course meal. Crown the day with a bonfire in the gardens as you leave at your pleasure. If you would like to visit the speciality cottage factory, you can do so at this point.
Later proceed to nairobi drop off at the hotel or airport
Highlights
- Learn how to pick tea and pick some purple tea yourself at the farm
- Take a refreshing dip in a waterfall after a trek through a bamboo forest
- Roast the tea, roll it by hand, dry it, and pack it for yourself to take home
- Enjoy a 3-course meal at the farm and learn how to make your own tea
- Stay overnight at the farmhouse for an authentic overnight stay at the farm
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking and outdoor activities.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking.
Swimming at the waterfall is optional, so bring swimwear if interested.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.