Spend a day at Gatura Greens learning to hand-pick purple tea, process it using traditional orthodox methods, and cool off at a nearby waterfall. This full-day small-group tour from Nairobi blends farm labor, nature walking and a farm-fresh meal.
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A misted morning lifts off the road as the minivan winds from Nairobi toward the green terraces of Gatura Greens in Gatanga. Arriving, you trade city noise for the crisp, vegetal scent of fresh plucked leaves; hosts meet you with tea and biscuits, and the day settles into a steady, hands-on rhythm.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves several short periods of standing, easy walking on uneven farm tracks, and a brief scramble to the waterfall.
Wildlife
History
Tea cultivation in central Kenya grew during the colonial era and evolved into mixed smallholder and specialty farms; purple tea is a newer specialty variety developed for distinct leaf pigments and flavor.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes low-volume, artisanal processing and water conservation around the waterfall; visitors are asked to avoid single-use plastics and stick to marked trails.
Reserve your spot on the Purple Tea Farm Day Tour from Nairobi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear grippy shoes
Farm lanes and the waterfall approach can be slippery—choose closed-toe shoes with good tread.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Tap water is limited on trails; refill at the farmhouse to stay hydrated during processing and the walk.
Pack a light rain layer
Kenya’s highland weather changes quickly—carry a waterproof shell during the long rains (Mar–May).
Carry small cash for souvenirs
The farm sells hand-packed tea and small crafts; card facilities may be limited.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Provide grip on muddy farm tracks and the waterfall approach.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during walks and tea-processing activities.
Light rain jacket
Useful during the March–May long rains and unpredictable upland showers.
spring
Insect repellent
Helps prevent bites while walking the bamboo trail and near the waterfall.
summer