Kericho: Tea Plantation Tour with Tasting and Pickup
ID: GYG1233813-1892322
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of tea farming in Kericho on a guided tour. Walk through the tea fields, observe the processing stages, and enjoy a tea tasting session with views of the hills.
Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel in Kericho (Nairobi transfers available upon request) and a scenic drive through the rolling hills that define Kenya’s tea country.
Upon arrival at a tea estate, your guide will introduce you to the history of tea farming in Kericho, how tea is planted and harvested, and the role of climate and altitude in tea quality.
Enjoy a guided walk through the tea fields, where you may even try hand-plucking fresh tea leaves alongside local workers (season permitting).
If factory access is available, observe the tea processing stages — from withering and rolling to drying and packaging — and learn how Kenyan tea reaches global markets.
Conclude your experience with a refreshing tea tasting session, allowing you to sample high-quality local blends while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding hills.
Highlights
- Discover the history of tea farming in Kericho with a local guide
- Enjoy a guided walk through the tea fields and try hand-plucking leaves
- Learn about the role of climate and altitude in tea quality
- Observe the tea processing stages, from withering to packaging
- Sample high-quality local blends while enjoying views of the hills
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Factory access is subject to availability
Tea plucking is season permitting
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Scenic drive through tea country
- Guided walk through tea fields
- Tea tasting session
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals & Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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.
