Tea experiences in the Limuru highlands
Walk the rows of our family tea farm, plant and pick tea with our farmers, see a tea factory turn fresh leaf into tea, then finish with our famous Riara iced tea. Riara is 45 minutes from Nairobi, with tours from KES 1,000.
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Whether you have a morning or a whole day, there's a tour for you.
Where every journey begins with a sip
Riara is a family-owned tea farm in the green highlands of Limuru. What started as a farm is now a place where visitors come to learn where Kenyan tea comes from, from the leaf in the field to the cup in your hand.
- Guided by the farmers and tea makers themselves
- Hands-on: plant, pick and taste
- Tours for families, schools, groups and international visitors
- Pay easily with M-Pesa
More than a tea tour
Tea plantation walks
Walk the estate, learn how tea is grown, and try picking and planting.
Factory visits
Follow green leaf through processing and packing at Maramba Tea Factory.
Tasting & iced tea
Taste our teas at a tasting ceremony and try the famous Riara iced tea.
Avocado orchard
Walk the orchard with a local agronomist and pick fruit when it's in season.
School visits
Tea, the milk parlour, the sheep shed and the orchard: a whole working farm to learn from.
Plant your own tea tree
Plant a seedling labelled with your name and watch it grow into a full tea tree.
What our visitors say
A perfect tea farm tour: warm hosts, delicious tea and a peaceful garden lunch. A beautiful day overall!
Definitely going back again! An amazing tea experience with scenic views, hands-on learning and unforgettable tea tasting.
Riara Tea Farm is more than just a farm. It's a full-body experience that reconnects you with the magic of Kenya.
We had a lovely visit to the tea farm. The guide in the fields was very knowledgeable.
Ready for your tea adventure?
Tell us your date and group size and we'll confirm availability, usually within 24 hours.