Kericho Attractions
Kenya is the world's third largest producer of tea and the town of Kericho is in the heart of Kenya's tea plantations. The rolling hills are carpeted with bright green tea bushes and with rain falling almost every afternoon, the climate is perfect for tea.
Kericho was named for the Maasai chief, Ole Kericho, who was killed during a battle in the 18th C by Gusii. The area is now the home of the Kipsigis people.
The Tea Hotel is the closest plantation to Kericho. Built in the 1950's by Brooke Bond Tea Company, it may be possible to arrange a tour while picking is in progress.
Kericho was named for the Maasai chief, Ole Kericho, who was killed during a battle in the 18th C by Gusii. The area is now the home of the Kipsigis people.
The Tea Hotel is the closest plantation to Kericho. Built in the 1950's by Brooke Bond Tea Company, it may be possible to arrange a tour while picking is in progress.
