Tea Time? Stunning Tea Farms, Horse Ride, and Picnic in Tigoni – Nairobi | Kenya
Little sounds more romantic than horseback rides and picnics through the countryside on a sunny and warm day. Add on endless and stunning tea farms as far as the eye can see, and you have yourself the perfect day. If you’re staying in Nairobi and are looking for the perfect day trip to the countryside, Tigoni is the place for you. Tea farms, picnics, and horseback riding.
Tigoni Tea Farms
As you drive outside of Nairobi towards the lovely tea region of Tigoni, you’ll be sure you’re in the correct spot as the landscape will change drastically very quickly. From dusty, small towns to endless fields shiny green tea leaves as farm as the eye can see, on both sides of the road. An endless expanse of amazing scenery. You can even pass through a town called Banana on your way!
There are many options of tours of the tea farms in the region. One of the most famous being Kiambethu Farm, which offers tours and lunch on their stunning plantation grounds for $35 per person. You can also go biking, hiking, or horseback riding in the area.
After flowers, tea is Kenya’s largest export and in 2018, Kenya was the largest producer of black tea in the whole world! Although Kericho in western Kenya produces more tea, Tigoni is also certainly a very prosperous tea region in the country.
Although it seemed like a crime, we actually didn’t have the chance to drink tea on our visit to this famous tea region (I’ve had Kenyan tea in general though, just not that day)
Horse Ride at Kawamwaki Farm
The way we came across this beautiful region was actually on our search for a new place to go horseback riding. Although the normal places we were used to going were always nice, it’s always fun to explore new places. Just about 30 minutes outside of Nairobi, Kawamwaki Farm and Horse Stables seemed like a wonderful option.
The farm produces organic tea, vegetables, herbs, and more. But we were more interested in the horses! A horse ride through the tea plantation sounded like a dream. For about $18 per person per hour, we were able to go for a long ride around the premises. Although it was a little confusing reaching the stables, about 10 minutes drive off the main road, when we reached the remote location it was entirely worth it!
The owner of the farm is British family that have since gone back the UK, but left the farm in the hands of their local staff members. A guide came with us for our 2 hour ride around the plantation lands.
Starting off on the main road, we soon made some turns into the rows and rows of tea plants, walking the horses through the amazing views of green. We passed a lovely, hidden waterfall along the way, watched the workers pick and sort through the tea leaves, and had many opportunities to canter and even gallop up the hills, discovering incredible views.
Picnic in Tigoni
No day trip is complete without a picnic! There are many options of nice places to eat in the Tigoni area, but we decided that a picnic is far more suited for the day. We packed a few sandwiches, cake, fruit, and champagne and made our way to the find the perfect spot.
The farm workers helped us find the perfect spot, far away from everyone else but still on their compound. Right underneath a tree blooming with purple flowers, it couldn’t be more ideal. And what better place to take a little afternoon nap after a long and eventful day?
Tips for Visiting Tigoni
- Insects– as there are some ponds in the area I would suggest (even more than normal) to bring along some bug spray. Still water always brings about more mosquitos so be extra careful!
- Where to Stay– Of course it’s possible to stay in Nairobi as Tigoni is only about a 30 minute drive away, but if you’re looking to get away for the whole weekend, Kawamwaki Farm does offer an adorable House & Studio to rent. Right near beautiful private picnic grounds!
- Horses – Even if you have never ridden before, Kawamwaki Stables offers beginner rides and lessons, but they also have more advanced options. Although they do have helmets on site, if you have one of your own I would recommend bringing it as their options are few and not in the best condition.
Looking for more amazing things to do in or near Nairobi: TOP 15 THINGS TO DO IN NAIROBI, KENYA | HUB OF EAST AFRICA
Also check out all of our other posts of amazing things to do in Kenya!
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Lots of Love and Safe Travels,
Danielle and Brooke, Colorful Sisters
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vaniheart
January 4, 2021 at 7:11 pmThe pictures adds the charm💟💟
Colorful Sisters
January 5, 2021 at 8:54 am😍😍😍😍😍😍
Preet Brar
January 5, 2021 at 3:58 amBeautiful👌
Colorful Sisters
January 5, 2021 at 8:54 amThank you! It’s a lovely place 😍
Preet Brar
January 5, 2021 at 10:56 am☺
Ramit Kapur
January 9, 2021 at 6:32 amI’ll visit this place someday. Very cool pictures taken by your sister! I ❤ it. Scenes make a difference to me. Amazing Colorful Sisters!
Colorful Sisters
January 9, 2021 at 11:42 amthank you!!
Preet Brar
January 5, 2021 at 4:30 amBeautiful 👌
Ramit Kapur (Legends)
January 5, 2021 at 5:44 amHorseback riding & the picnic was amazing! I love horses, too!
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Regards,
rk100legends
Colorful Sisters
January 5, 2021 at 8:54 amAmazing! I’m sure you would love it here then!! 😍
Ramit Kapur (Legends)
January 6, 2021 at 7:53 am@Colorful Sisters: yes sure i will visit this place after covid-19 season
Colorful Sisters
January 6, 2021 at 10:09 amAmazing!!
Ramit Kapur (Legends)
January 9, 2021 at 6:26 am@Colorful Sisters: Well, I am not a grown-up, I am a 9- year old boy only.
Ramit Kapur
January 9, 2021 at 6:30 amYeah I know that @rk100legends. We both are bro’s! hahaha
Ramit Kapur (Legends)
January 14, 2021 at 6:13 amYes
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Markus + Micah
January 5, 2021 at 7:39 amWow, thank you. Will definitely come to Kenya!
Colorful Sisters
January 5, 2021 at 8:55 amI hope you do manage to visit someday! So many lovely things to do 😍
Simon
January 5, 2021 at 9:53 amWhat a beautiful place that looks like 🙂
Colorful Sisters
January 5, 2021 at 10:29 amIt truly is!! 😍😍😍
trumstravels
January 6, 2021 at 8:04 pmYou see the most amazing places! And you always look wonderful while you do it!
agtarpley
January 6, 2021 at 10:15 pmAmazing! Thank you!
Colorful Sisters
January 7, 2021 at 8:43 amYayy happy you enjoyed! 🙂
viewfromoverthehill
January 8, 2021 at 5:27 pmHave never been so enjoyed the gorgeous photos. Thank you for them especially. Stay well and enjoy each day.
Nanaresh
January 8, 2021 at 7:04 pmAwesome! Come to Ghana sometime!
Colorful Sisters
January 9, 2021 at 11:41 amThat would be super fun!
Nanaresh
January 11, 2021 at 7:39 pmYup it will!
Deb
January 9, 2021 at 4:35 amMemories of a beautiful day out, so rare that it’s nowadays.
The tea gardens are always so much fun to visit, and a picnic totally crowns the joy 🙂
You visit such beautiful places!
victoriarose002
January 10, 2021 at 10:50 amLooks stunning💜
Colorful Sisters
January 10, 2021 at 7:25 pmthank youuuu
thestayhumbleavocado
January 12, 2021 at 11:32 amI love this! 🥑
Colorful Sisters
January 12, 2021 at 10:41 pmThank you!! Happy you enjoyed 🙂
The Z-ster
January 15, 2021 at 12:05 amNice photography! Looking chic!
Colorful Sisters
January 15, 2021 at 12:51 pmThank you so very much 🙂
Kashvee Lalwani
January 15, 2021 at 5:46 pmBeautiful! Great post…
Colorful Sisters
January 17, 2021 at 3:47 pmThank you so much !! 🙂
Kashvee Lalwani
January 17, 2021 at 3:54 pmMy pleasure 🙂
forresting365
January 17, 2021 at 1:33 pmOH! Yes, please!!! Thank You and Cheers!!! 💕
Colorful Sisters
January 17, 2021 at 3:52 pmHappy you enjoyed!!!
forresting365
January 18, 2021 at 1:18 pmIndeed! 😊
jesminezain
January 18, 2021 at 10:38 amEnjoying reading your traveling experiences. You both are truly colorful sisters. <3
Colorful Sisters
January 18, 2021 at 11:56 amThank you so much!! Happy you enjoyed 🙂
Mutandi
January 21, 2021 at 8:00 pmWelcome again!
Colorful Sisters
January 24, 2021 at 12:52 pmThank you!
Francisco Sousa
February 4, 2021 at 9:18 amBeautiful life path 🙂
All the best to you all
Colorful Sisters
February 4, 2021 at 10:58 amAll the best to you as well!! 🙂
kaitiscotland
February 9, 2021 at 3:30 pmI didn’t manage to see this when I was in Nairobi. Looks marvellous.
Colorful Sisters
February 9, 2021 at 4:10 pmIt’s really such a lovely area. I was so happy I managed to see it before I left 🙂
shadowartshealing
February 21, 2021 at 7:09 pmLovely blog! I really wanted to hear about that tea, but glad the horses got you :} Hoping to travel to Africa someday, thanks for letting us see into some beauteous specifics.
Colorful Sisters
February 22, 2021 at 5:42 pmThanks so much! Hope you can visit one day 🙂
shadowartshealing
February 22, 2021 at 9:12 pmme too! and you’re welcome :}
craig lock
February 27, 2021 at 6:51 pmHi Brooke and Danielle
Thanks for all the follows (keeping you busy, eh) enjoy weekend and all the best
“Sleep-walking through life ” c
terismyth
March 4, 2021 at 6:21 pmLove this picnic and horse back riding day. My kind of day
Colorful Sisters
March 8, 2021 at 6:31 pmYesss it really was such a perfect day 🙂
DreamSquirrel
March 9, 2021 at 5:48 pmEver try tea with kratom?
Colorful Sisters
March 14, 2021 at 6:47 pmNo I haven’t! Sounds interesting though
DreamSquirrel
March 9, 2021 at 6:42 pmEnjoyed reading
Colorful Sisters
March 14, 2021 at 6:47 pmI’m happy that you enjoyed 🙂