Farm House Valley Lodge

Rustic but pretty rooms, great views, and minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater.

This lodge offers traditional farm comfort with an African twist just a short drive from the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy safaris into the crater's wilderness to see loads of game, including the Big Five.

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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Farm House Valley Lodge

As the name suggests, Valley Lodge offers rustic farm style accommodation. Set amidst immaculate grounds and a functional farm setting complete with coffee plantations, it exudes a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a fairly new lodge that is well appointed and simply decorated with a spicy twist of contemporary African vibrance. With spectacular views of Oldeani Volcano, it’s a great location to launch explorations into the game-rich area or the Ngorongoro Crater, which is just 5km down the road.

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From $140 person/night

Lodge

28 Rooms

Karatu & Surrounds, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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What you'll love

There are a number of activities on offer here that don't just involve wildlife-watching. Choose from a guided tour of the coffee farm, cultural walks with the local Wairak people, trips to Lake Eyasi and even massages.

Insiders tip

The farm is enormous and with no wild animals, very safe to wander around in by yourself - perfect for those who want to keep up their exercise routine or just stretch their legs after all that food.

Something to think about

The rooms here aren't air conditioned. Temperatures in Ngorongoro are usually very comfortable year-round, but if you like things chilled, take note.

The property

The lounge and dining area is strategically placed in the centre of camp, providing a space for meeting and mingling. The dining area is comfortably laid out with private tables, high ceilings and simple hanging chandeliers. The lounge consists of simple but comfortable furniture arranged to welcome either privacy or guest interaction, depending on your mood. For daytime relaxation there is a lavish swimming pool surrounded by recliners, and in the evenings a communal campfire and a beverage to welcome in the night skies.

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The rooms

The rooms have the same simple but quirky style as the rest of the lodge. With twenty-six half-villa-style suites and two family suites, there’s plenty of room to go around. All are en-suite with built in showers and dreamy views of the fertile farmland and the blue-tinged mountains beyond. Guests can choose from double or twin beds, which are all equipped with mosquito nets to keep your sleep as peaceful as the surroundings.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Bush Walks

A good old game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater is always a great idea. You can even do a full day trip and have a private lunch in the crater itself. Guided walks in the Ngorongoro Conservation area are a great way to soak up the subtleties, while a Maasai cultural walk will introduce you to the local culture, its customs, traditional plant uses and age-old stories. The lodge offers interesting guided farm tours where you can learn how the farm runs, meet the farm animals and explore the vegetable garden.

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Positive impact

The organisation supports various community projects, including the de-snaring project in the Serengeti, medical care solutions like the Olmoti Clinic in Western Kilimanjaro, and educational opportunities like the Emusoi Centre in Arusha. Additionally, initiatives like the Children’s Health Program in Nairobi and contributions to Wildlife Management Areas and Tanzania National Parks underscore their commitment to community well-being and environmental conservation.

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About Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

The jewel in Tanzania’s crown where the Big Five roam free and there’s an animal around every corner.

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Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Rare

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Occasional

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Occasional

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Ngorongoro Crater, also known as Africa's Eden, is a place of remarkable beauty and diversity, with a mix of forest, savannah and grassland providing the perfect environment for wildlife to thrive. On the crater floor, experience the Big Five with great black rhino encounters, dense numbers of wildebeest, zebra, eland and exciting lions and cheetah sightings.

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