Ngila Estate Kent AB

Perched at 1,500–1,600 masl on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngila Estate sits between cloud forest, wildlife corridors, and the Ngila River in northern Tanzania. The farm spans 100 hectares and is home to around 150,000 Arabica trees, including varieties like SL28, Pacamara, Geisha and Typica.

Originally planted in the early 1900s, the estate was revived in the 1990s by Rudolf Meyer and is now run by his wife Vera Stücker, who works closely with a dedicated local team. The Glenmalure section of the farm focuses on specialty lots, and coffees here regularly score above 84.5.

Everything at Ngila is hand-picked, washed and sun-dried on raised beds. The farm uses water-efficient processing equipment and doesn’t rely on mechanical dryers -just sun, air, and careful timing. It’s also Rainforest Alliance certified and takes its environmental responsibilities seriously, from planting 5,000 indigenous trees a year to supporting biochar production and protecting wildlife migration routes.

Ngila is a major local employer and supports long-term staff with fair wages, healthcare, and education. They’ve also worked with roasters to support a nearby school, funding everything from water tanks to solar panels.