Overview
Escape Nairobi for a refreshing day in Limuru and discover the journey behind Kenya’s famous coffee. This experience at Fairview Estate takes you into the heart of the coffee-growing countryside, where you’ll explore the plantation, learn about coffee farming and processing, and experience the flavours and aromas of freshly prepared Kenyan coffee. With a guided estate experience, coffee tasting, a relaxed lunch and time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, this is an ideal day trip for coffee lovers, couples, friends and travellers looking for a peaceful countryside escape.
Itinerary
Your day begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive to Limuru. As you leave the city behind, enjoy the changing landscape and cool highland scenery before arriving at Fairview Estate. Once at the estate, begin your guided coffee experience with a walk through the lush coffee plantations, where you’ll learn about the conditions that make the Limuru region suitable for coffee growing. Your guide will introduce you to the different stages of coffee production, from cultivation and harvesting to processing and preparation.
Continue deeper into the estate to discover how freshly harvested coffee cherries are transformed into the beans used to make your morning cup. The experience then moves to coffee tasting, giving you the opportunity to appreciate the aroma, flavour and character of Kenyan coffee while learning more about how coffee is prepared and enjoyed. After the coffee experience, sit down for a delicious lunch and take some time to relax in the peaceful surroundings of the estate. You can explore the gardens, take photographs and simply enjoy the cool Limuru atmosphere before beginning your journey back to Nairobi in the afternoon. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day, bringing your Fairview coffee experience to a relaxed close.
Meals: Lunch
