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A day in Tigoni can cost very little or quite a lot, depending on how you travel, what you do and where you eat. Here is how the costs break down and where you can save, so you can plan a day that fits your budget.
Transport
If you drive, the main cost is fuel for a round trip of roughly 60–70 km from central Nairobi. Sharing a car with friends makes this one of the cheapest countryside trips from the city.
Without a car, matatus from Nairobi to Limuru are the budget option, followed by a short taxi or boda boda ride to Tigoni. A private taxi or ride-hailing car for the whole day costs more but is simpler for groups, as farms and cafés are spread out. Fares change, so agree the price before you set off.
Guided activities
Our prices are per person and include the guide; bikes and helmets are included on the e-bike tour.
- E-bike tour (2 hours): KSh 3,500.
- Tea farm tour: KSh 4,500.
- Hiking tour: KSh 3,000 for citizens, KSh 4,000 for residents, KSh 5,000 for non-residents.
- Custom days: quoted per group.
Food
Lunch is where costs vary most. Hosted farm lunches, such as a cheese farm lunch or a tea farm tour with lunch, are a treat and priced accordingly. Garden cafés are mid-range. The cheapest option is a local restaurant in Limuru town, or a picnic built from fresh produce bought at the roadside stalls.
Ways to save
- Travel as a group and share a car.
- Choose one paid activity and spend the rest of the day walking, eating and exploring on your own.
- Visit on a weekday, when some places are quieter and easier to book.
- Buy fruit and vegetables at the farm stalls for a picnic; they are usually cheaper than in Nairobi.
- Pack water and snacks.
A sample mid-range day
Drive up with friends, do a two-hour e-bike ride in the morning, have lunch at a garden café, and stop at the farm stalls on the way home. That gives you a full, varied day for the cost of the tour, lunch and your share of fuel.
