Highlights
- Ancient Heritage: Feel the weight of history walking through trees planted
- About the history of the estate and the evolution of Kenya’s coffee industry
- Walk through lush fields of coffee plants and learn the cultivation process
- Witness the transformation of raw cherries at the factory, including pulping
- Visit roasting lab to see how beans are roasted to specific profile
Description
Begin your tour with a warm welcome and a briefing on the estate’s century-old history and the evolution of Kenya’s coffee industry.
Guided by experts, walk through lush fields of coffee plants at 1,750 meters above sea level. Learn to identify ripe red cherries and understand the cultivation process from flowering to harvest.
Witness the transformation of raw cherries at the factory, including pulping, fermentation in tanks, and drying on traditional 'African beds'. Visit the laboratory to see how beans are roasted to specific profiles. You may even have the chance to try roasting your own.
The highlight is a professional coffee tasting (cupping) where you sample various roasts and learn to identify the bright acidity and berry notes characteristic of Kenyan coffee.
Conclude your visit in the colonial gardens with freshly brewed coffee, milk from the estate's dairy cows, and cookies.
Includes
Guided tour of Fairview Estate Coffee Farm
Plantation walk
Visit to processing factory
Roasting lab visit
Professional coffee tasting session
Garden relaxation with coffee and cookies
Excludes
Entry fee $30
Lunch
Important Information
- Tour times are from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the plantation ground is uneven and factory floors can be slippery
Additional activities like nature walks, birdwatching, and dairy farm tours are available for an extra fee
Freshly roasted 500g bags of coffee are available for purchase on-site starting at approximately KES 1,000 / USD $10
The farm holds multiple certifications, including Rainforest Alliance and UTZ
The estate supports the local community by selling produce like bananas and milk at subsidized prices
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
