Things to do in Tigoni Kenya : Tigoni tea farms. Tigoni life, Tigoni tourism

Tigoni Kenya is one of Kenya’s most beautiful suburbs. Tigoni is a true nature lover’s dream, with lush vegetation, beautiful tea plantations, gigantic trees, small forests and amazing weather. Tigoni is located about 35km from Nairobi city and is a great place to visit if looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. If visiting one might wonder, what exactly can I do when I visit Tigoni? Well, in this article we will tell you and suggest things that you can do while visiting Tigoni in Kenya. 

Below are the things to do in Tigoni Kenya; 

Go Hiking 

Tigoni has beautiful hiking trails that you can explore while visiting. Hiking in Tigoni offers you an opportunity to reconnect with nature and also appreciate the beauty of Kenya. One of the best trails in Tigoni is the Brackenhurst forest trail which takes you through forest, you get to spend time on the trail, listening to the sound of birds chirping, stopping by to see the wild flowers along the trails, walking past trees some with large trunks and others small as you connect with the nature that surrounds you.The weather in Tigoni is rainy so the forest trails are really rewarding because the vegetation is ever green

You can also go on a waterfall day hike in Tigoni. The main goal of this hike would be watching the small falls of water but you also get an opportunity to walk along the nature trails, look out for birds, invertebrates and see beautiful trees along the hiking trail. 

Guided Tea Farm Tours in Tigoni 

This is a must do activity while in Tigoni. Tigoni in Limuru has over the years been known for tea growing and tea plantations in Tigoni can be seen as you drive through the suburbs so tea farming is special to the people of Tigoni. A guided tea farm tour will give you a chance to walk through the lush tea plantations of Tigoni as your guide takes you through the history of tea growing in Tigoni. You spend time learning about tea, how it’s grown, the process from planting to production and you also get to participate in tea picking with the local farmers. The tea plantation tour ends with tasting a cup of tea locally grown and produced in Tigoni. 

Forest Bathing in Tigoni 

One of the unique activities that you can do while in Tigoni is go forest bathing. Forest bathing is a form of nature therapy that involves spending time in the forest to connect with nature and improve wellness. You leave your phone behind, step out into the forest and allow the forest to speak to you. You spend time in the forest, paying close attention to all the sounds, you can even choose to walk barefoot for sometime to allow your feet to connect with the ground and take deep breaths amidst the trees. Forest bathing is therapy, it clears your mind and allows your body to reconnect with mother nature. 

Trees and lush vegetation

Bird watching in Limuru 

Birding in Limuru is one of the things that you can do while here. There are other top birding sites in Kenya however Tigoni in Limuru offers birders opportunities to look for forest-dwelling species and water birds.

You can go on a day birding excursion while here, the best sites for birding in Tigoni include Manguo swamp, Gatamaiyu Forest and Brackenhurst nature trails.

Bird species to look out for include Mountain Buzzard, African Stonechat, Maccoa Duck, Malachite Sunbird,  White-browed Crombec, Chestnut-throated Apalis, Blue-headed Bee-eater, Kikuyu White-eye, White-tailed Crested-Flycatcher, Black-fronted Bushrike, Tambourine Dove, Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk, Black-collared Apalis, Kikuyu Mountain Greenbul, White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher, Olive Sunbird, Common Waxbill, Mountain Wagtail, Tropical Boubou, African Paradise-flycatcher, Squacco Heron, Little Swift, Blue-billed Teal, African Pipit, Little Grebe, and Long-crested Eagle among others. The best way to bird in Limuru is with a local guide assigned to a tour operator company, this offers a rewarding birding trip. 

Have Lunch or Dinner at Tigoni’s exquisite restaurants 

Tigoni restaurants offer private and intimate fine dining experiences. You can choose to spend time at one of Tigoni’s restaurants enjoying a hearty meal. Restaurants that you can consider while in Tigoni include COMO Tigoni, COMO restaurant in Tigoni is a beautiful restaurant known for its great brunches and fine dining experiences. The restaurant is tucked away amidst tea plantations off the main road, offers a quiet dining experience and is one of the best restaurants in Tigoni.

The menu at COMO Tigoni  is a mix of international cuisine and Kenyan traditional dishes. For a seamless dining experience at COMO, its best to book your table in advance so that they can prepare for your arrival accordingly. Other restaurants that you can consider visiting include Muna Tree Cafe at Brackenhurst and Fig & Olive Tigoni which is a beautiful restaurant with lush gardens, cozy interior and vintage decor with a touch of modern pieces. 

Cycling in Tigoni 

You can decide to go cycling while visiting Tigoni. Cycling is a fun activity in Tigoni and since the area is more like the countryside, it offers one a less crowded cycling experience. You can go cycling through the lush tea plantations, highland areas that might test your resilience a bit and cycle through the small towns and quiet roads in Tigoni. Cycling in Tigoni is amazing because the weather is misty so you might get days when it is misty and days when it’s sunny. 

Ziplining in Tigoni 

One of the top things to do in Tigoni especially for adventure enthusiasts is zip lining. The best place to zip line is at Burudani Adventure Park where you spend a day zip lining and trying out other activities of interest to you at the adventure park. Activities to do at the park include zip lining across the lush vegetation, sky cycling, the high ropes challenge and other fun games. You can choose to visit the park as an individual or with a group of friends. 

Horse riding in Tigoni 

One of the fun activities to do is to go horseback riding in Tigoni. Tigoni has a number of places where you can do horseback riding and it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, the instructors are there to guide you. Experts in horse riding who do not need guiding are also welcome. Horse riding is a fun way to ride through the lush tea farms and through the stunning landscape of Tigoni. Its a different activity that will keep you engaged and offer you an opportunity to connect with nature. 

All in all Tigoni Kenya has so much to offer and is a perfect getaway for nature lovers!

Tigoni Kenya Location 

Tigoni is located in Limuru constituency in Kiambu County Kenya. Kiambu is one of the 47 counties that are located in the Mount Kenya region. The county has the second highest population density after Nairobi county. Tigoni is a 45 minute drive away from Nairobi city and can be easily accessed by car.