What payment methods does Brown's Cheese Factory accept?

Brown's Cheese Factory accepts Cash, M-Pesa.

What is the best time to visit Brown's Cheese Factory?

Book early, especially for Saturdays. Weekday tours are easier to secure.

How do you get to Brown's Cheese Factory?

Drive 45 minutes from Nairobi towards Tigoni. Ride-hailing: Uber from Nairobi works, but return availability can be patchy; arrange a return or have the farm call a taxi. Public transport: Public transport is not practical for the last mile; a car or ride-hail is recommended. From Nairobi, drive west towards Tigoni/Limuru; the farm is signposted in the tea plantations.

Brown's Cheese Factory in Tigoni, Kiambu: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

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The adult tour and lunch rate is KES 3,000 without wine or KES 4,000 with wine. Children aged 5–12 pay KES 500, ages 12–18 pay KES 1,500, and under-5s are free. Visits run Thursday to Sunday by appointment; plan about four hours.

📍 Location

Tigoni, Kiambu, Tigoni, Kiambu

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What is Brown's Cheese Factory?

Brown’s has been making cheese in Kenya for over 30 years and opens its tasting room for a structured visit: a cheesemaking demonstration, a tour of the production facility and cheese caves, a tasting of 8–10 cheeses, and a seasonal lunch. Children can explore the garden, see animals and try milking a cow.

The tasting room is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but reservations are strictly required. Saturdays can be booked weeks in advance. The adult rate includes wine; children have tiered pricing by age.

Family cost snapshot: KES 100,102,490,010,436 for 2 adults + 2 childrenadults KES 30,004,000 each. children (5) KES 50,051,215,001,218 each. Food, activities and rentals are extra.

Brown's Cheese Factory ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child (5)
Standard rate	KES 30,004,000	KES 50,051,215,001,218

Children aged 5–12 pay KES 500; 12–18 pay KES 1,500; under-5s are free. The adult rate is KES 3,000 without wine or KES 4,000 with wine. A deposit may be required for bookings.

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The rate includes lunch, so the main extra cost is transport. Book directly and confirm the deposit amount.

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Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0–2 years	Good	Under-5s are free and the farm is relaxed, but the tour involves sitting and walking. \| 3–5 years

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Key details

Address

Tigoni, Kiambu, Kiambu

Opening hours

12:00–16:00 (by appointment)

How long to plan

About 4 hours

Suitable ages

All ages; under-5 free

Payment accepted

Cash
M-Pesa

Phone

+254 728999654

What to expect when you visit

Check in for the tasting room, see the cheese caves, and enjoy the tasting and lunch.

Tickets and costs

Free entry rules: No
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Cheese tasting | Factory tour | Cheese caves | Cow milking | Garden and animals

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Book early, especially for Saturdays. Weekday tours are easier to secure.
How to get there: From Nairobi, drive west towards Tigoni/Limuru; the farm is signposted in the tea plantations.
By car: Drive 45 minutes from Nairobi towards Tigoni.
Uber / Bolt estimate: Uber from Nairobi works, but return availability can be patchy; arrange a return or have the farm call a taxi.
Public transport: Public transport is not practical for the last mile; a car or ride-hail is recommended.
Combine with: Combine with Kiambethu Tea Farm or Paradise Lost.
What to bring: Appetite for cheese and lunch; a light jacket for the farm walk.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to visit Brown's Cheese Factory?: Adults pay KES 30,004,000 and children (ages 5) pay KES 50,051,215,001,218. Children aged 5–12 pay KES 500; 12–18 pay KES 1,500; under-5s are free. The adult rate is KES 3,000 without wine or KES 4,000 with wine. A deposit may be required for bookings.
What are the Brown's Cheese Factory opening hours?: 12:00–16:00 (by appointment).
How long do you need at Brown's Cheese Factory?: Plan for About 4 hours.
What payment methods does Brown's Cheese Factory accept?: Brown's Cheese Factory accepts Cash, M-Pesa.
What is the best time to visit Brown's Cheese Factory?: Book early, especially for Saturdays. Weekday tours are easier to secure.
How do you get to Brown's Cheese Factory?: Drive 45 minutes from Nairobi towards Tigoni. Ride-hailing: Uber from Nairobi works, but return availability can be patchy; arrange a return or have the farm call a taxi. Public transport: Public transport is not practical for the last mile; a car or ride-hail is recommended. From Nairobi, drive west towards Tigoni/Limuru; the farm is signposted in the tea plantations.