Where to Go: the 4 Best Coffee Farm Tours in Kenya

1.Nairobi Coffee Farm and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $98Our pick

You’ll visit Fairview Coffee Estate about 20 minutes from central Nairobi with a private guide and driver. Walk among coffee trees, see grading, drying, processing, and roasting, then taste several Kenyan coffees with snacks. Guides may include Moses, Obed, Ann, Alex, Elvis, or James, depending on availability.

“I had an amazing experience on the coffee plantation. Elvis was our tour guide; he was endearing, knowledgeable, and funny. We learned about the different types of coffee beans, walking through the plantation, leaned about the coffee making process, and also has a coffee tasting at the end.”

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2.Coffee Farm Tour (Fairview)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Travel from Nairobi to Fairview Coffee Estate in Kiambu with a private driver, then spend about two hours learning how coffee grows, is processed, graded, and roasted. Farm guides such as Elvis and James lead the tasting, while Alex often handles transport and adds useful Nairobi commentary. Coffee is available to buy after the visit.

“The tour of Fairview estate was wonderful. Alex is a wonderful organizer who is interested and wants to share all about Kenya. The tour in the coffee farm is the best I have been to. Elvis, the guide at the farm has such a deep knowledge of coffee and its history, You can pick the berries and cherries yourself. I would recommend this to all coffee lovers visiting Nairobi area and having a day to spend.”

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3.Coffee Factory and Farm Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $24Best value

Spend four hours traveling from Nairobi to Fairview Coffee Estate in Limuru, where a farm guide explains coffee growing, picking, drying, roasting, and brewing. You will walk among coffee plants, taste at least two Fairview coffees, and have time to buy ground or whole-bean coffee. Guides such as Elvis, James, and Ray are known for making the visit lively and clear.

“Really enjoyed it the guide was really informative and had a real passion for his work. The group were were in were also good vibes so overall a great experience would definitely recommend!”

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4.Coffee Farm Village & Factory Half Day Tour with Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $95

Spend four to five hours visiting Fairview Coffee Estate outside Nairobi. A private driver collects you from your hotel or residence, then a farm guide such as Liz, James, Elizabeth, or Faith may lead you through coffee growing, processing, and tasting. You’ll also get fresh country air, green views, and a brewed cup of Kenyan coffee.

“I enjoyed understanding their process of coffee farming. The tour was educational and interesting. The people were very friendly and we enjoyed our guide.”

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