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Karatu, on the outer forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TanzaniaGibbs Farm
Historic 1920s coffee-farm lodge on the forested outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, farm-to-table dining and Great Rift Valley views.
The stay
Settle into Gibbs Farm
Gibb's Farm was founded in the 1920s as a coffee plantation and sits on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater on the main Arusha-to-Serengeti safari route. The farm's own gardens, dairy, bakery and coffee supply the kitchen, and guests can join farm tours, milk cows or collect eggs. 21 recently refurbished cottages and two farmhouses (Bustani House and Deutsches House) sit in gardens attracting significant birdlife.
Highlights
- Working 1920s coffee farm with farm-to-table dining
- 56 km / 2-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Crater
- 45-minute drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- African Living Spa with Maasai-inspired treatments
- Free transfers from Lake Manyara Airport for stays of 2+ nights
lodge
Style
Farm cottages & houses
Camp
21
Rooms
3
Room types
Tanzania
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Details
Subtle luxuries
Activities
- Farm toursMilking cows, feeding pigs, coffee roasting and garden tours.
- Lake Manyara & Lake Eyasi excursions
- Ngorongoro Crater safaris
Food & drink
- Farm-to-table diningOrganic cuisine prepared daily from the farm's own gardens, dairy and bakery.
Guest areas
- Bar / lounge
Recreation
- Bicycles available
- HikingIncludes a guided two-hour hike to the Elephant Caves.
- Swimming poolPool with a view over the Great Rift Valley.
- Yoga room
Services
- Babysitting
- Gift shop (Zawadi Boutique)
- Transfer arrangementsIncluding free transfers to/from Lake Manyara Airport for 2+ night stays.
Wellness
- African Living SpaTreatments based on traditional Maasai healing techniques.
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