Driving into the town of Nandi Hills, we were greeted by rolling hills blanketed with the vibrant green color of the tea plants. Our first stop in Nandi Hills was very relaxing, as we enjoyed an afternoon at Kapsimotwo Gardens. These gardens contained multiple types of flowers, trees, and plants. Monkey’s that call the gardens home roam freely around the grounds, circling the laborers hard at work in the fields picking tea. Kapsimotwo Gardens is not well known by visitors, but the establishment hopes to branch out and attract tourists. The location is perfect for weddings or outdoor events.
While in Nandi Hills, we also visited saw the manufacturing side of the tea process at the Nandi Hills Tea Factory. They offer tours to guests, leading visitors around the factory explaining the happenings at each stage of the tea manufacturing process. Our tour guide was very informative, explaining the nine different varieties of tea and the differences between each. He even offered to let us participate in the tea tasting process. It was interesting to see such an important cash crop to the Kenyan society.
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