Nifty's Cafe
Live music, great food, a genuine local favourite. Good for a relaxed lunch or an evening out.
Local Area
Things to Do in Tigoni
Tigoni rewards the unhurried. Within fifteen minutes of the house you can walk a working tea estate, ride through the lanes, play padel, sit down to a long farm-to-table lunch, or do very little at all. A few of our favourites are below.
Eat & Drink
Where to eat and drink
Fig & Olive
Restaurant, deli and padel courts in one. Popular with Nairobi weekenders; worth a browse of the farm shop.
Brown's Cheese
An unexpected find: a proper artisan cheese operation, and one of the more unusual tasting experiences in Kenya.
Kiambethu Tea Farm
A guided tour of one of Kenya's oldest tea farms, ending with lunch. Book ahead.
Mlango Farm
Farm-to-table dining in a beautiful setting. Go early for the market.
Kentmere Club
Old-world Kenya charm: a colonial-era club with a lovely garden and a reliable Sunday lunch.
Como Restaurant
A popular local spot and an easy option for dinner out.
Brackenhurst
Conference centre and restaurant with good views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Activities
What to do
Padel at Fig & Olive
Three courts plus a gym. Book ahead at weekends.
Tigoni Equestrian
Horse riding for all levels, through tea fields and country lanes.
Tea-field walks & cycling
Miles of quiet paths through the Tigoni and Limuru estates. eBikes from Serenity Spa.
Twin Rivers
Family activity resort with a range of outdoor activities; good for children.
Redhill Karting
A good go-karting track ten minutes away.
Serenity Spa
A recently opened spa with a full range of treatments; eBike hire too.
Limuru Country Club cricket
Worth watching on a match day: a proper oval and good atmosphere.
Stay at Pond Cottage
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