Just 40 km north of Nairobi, the 170–acre Karai Tea Estate lies on the very front of Riara Ridge in the heart of Tigoni’s rural tea-growing belt. From an altitude of 2000 meters, visitors enjoy stunning views of verdant tea fields stretching out to the city on the southern horizon and the prominent Ngong Hills to the southwest.
Karai is bordered on two sides by perennial rivers with woodland areas. Tea is plucked daily (except Sundays) by a team of over 60 resident workers before being transported to the adjacent Maramba Tea Factory for processing. Starting daily at 1100 hours, your Karai experience includes:
* Welcome beverages and snacks at the prominent, ancient Mugumo tree
* Introduction to on–farm tea production and tea in Kenya
* Tea fields and nature/wildlife trail walks/talks, waterfall, and viewpoints
* Refreshments and history of the Tigoni–Limuru area
* Ideas for more sustainable living to combat climate change
* Hearty farmhouse lunch and shopping
Riara Ridge is located on the very front of Riara Ridge in Tigoni’s tea zone, just 40 km north of Nairobi. We host guided tea estate 3-4 hours tours including farmhouse lunch which needs to be pre-booked. The daily time begins at 11 am sharp.
The hike agenda includes an introduction to tea production and picking as well as the history of Kenyan tea, forest nature trails with serene waterfalls, and amazing views over tea fields to Nairobi and the Ngong Hills. We also encourage visitors to go green, reduce our carbon footprints, and offer support tools and ideas.
LUNCH MENU (Summer Season 2023)
* Soup of the Day
* Butter Chicken (mild and spicy options)
* Lentil Curry (Vegan)
* Rice and Chapatti
* Farmhouse Cake & Ice Cream
* Tea/ Coffee
