Gatura Greens Tea Farm Tour Director Robert Gachie (left) explains the tea plucking process to KTB Company Secretary Allan Njoroge (Right) during the launch of farm tours in Murang'a. The expansive family-owned farm that has 100 acres of green tea bushes, 20 acres of purple tea and 10 acres of forest is a model of a booming niche of agro-tourism or farm tours. However, other segments such as farm tours, running with world-class athletes, mountain climbing and cultural tourism are gaining currency. Farm tours can be a good trip for families or a bunch of friends looking for a getaway from the city. [File, Standard]Other tea farms offering such an experience include the Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru, which is a short drive from Nairobi.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2021 10:52 UTC