Naishola Gardens is an estate destination wedding venue in Tigoni, Kenya, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about KES 1,020,000 (our estimate), reached from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 1.5 to 2 hours. Best months: February, July, August, September.
Naishola Gardens
Built in the 1970s as a private farmstead, Naishola Gardens at Gathoni Park Farm has been carefully restored into a sophisticated estate venue in Tigoni's agricultural highlands.
About Naishola Gardens
Built in the 1970s as a private farmstead, Naishola Gardens at Gathoni Park Farm has been carefully restored into a sophisticated estate venue in Tigoni's agricultural highlands.
The property retains its colonial-era charm while offering contemporary event facilities across 12 acres of manicured gardens and native woodland.
Rated 4.6/5, it is a refined backdrop for destination weddings with a distinctly Kenyan character.
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About KES 1,020,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- KES 150,000 to KES 400,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- NBO, 120 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegant
Venue highlights
- 12-acre estate with restored 1970s main residence and period outbuildings
- Capacity for up to 150 guests across indoor and outdoor event spaces
- Located at 1,900 meters elevation in Tigoni's cooler highland climate
- On-site accommodation available for destination wedding guests
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome reception in garden pavilion
- 10:00 AMCeremony in main garden with woodland backdrop
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour and garden photography
- 2:00 PMReception dinner in restored estate building
- 9:00 AMFarewell brunch on terrace
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- NBO · about 2 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with February mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0795 656433
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the history of Naishola Gardens?+
Originally established as a private farmstead in the 1970s, the estate has undergone careful restoration while maintaining its architectural heritage. The gardens and buildings now function as a destination wedding venue while preserving the property's agricultural character.
What guest capacity does the venue accommodate?+
Naishola Gardens can host between 20 and 150 guests, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for ceremonies, receptions, and multi-day events.
Are accommodations available on-site?+
Yes, the estate offers on-site lodging options for guests, making it suitable for destination weddings where visitors travel from out of region or internationally.
What is the climate like at this elevation?+
Located at 1,900 meters in Tigoni, the venue enjoys cooler highland temperatures year-round, typically 15-22°C, reducing reliance on air conditioning and creating a comfortable outdoor environment.
Can the venue accommodate a multi-day wedding event?+
Yes, the 12-acre property and on-site facilities support extended celebrations including rehearsal dinners, day-after brunches, and activities for destination wedding parties.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Setting: Countryside, modern, elegant
“With curated luxury, attentive service, and the unmatched tranquility of Limuru’s countryside, this wedding garden offers a dreamy, unforgettable escape for couples seeking a sophisticated celebration in nature’s embrace.”
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