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Ngorongoro Crater

Gibb's Farm

Enjoy your private country cottage on this stylish farm on the slopes of Ngorongoro.
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About Gibb's Farm

7500 feet above sea level, nestled on the verdant, misty slopes of the enchanting Crater Highlands region and just a stones throw from Karatu village, is Gibb’s Farm. Established in the 1920s as a coffee plantation, the farm now welcomes guests in pretty cottages dotted around the splendid gardens and there are plenty of activities on offer at the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Today, the farm is a chic, country retreat that has home-grown luxury down to a 'T'; find flowers from the garden in the lounge, hearty organic produce at mealtimes and farm-fresh coffee delivered to your room every morning. Bliss.

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From $460 person/night

Lodge
19 Rooms

What you'll love

Gibbs's is (and always will be!) one of our favourite lodges in Ngorongoro and there's always a surprise to be enjoyed, from the resident artist painting at breakfast to the exquisite, well-thought out food.

Insiders tip

The in-house activities steal the show here and with gems like hiking the Ngorongoro rim, local bike tours and a farm tour, pack your trainers and get stuck in!

Something to think about

The rooms are scattered around the property and if you don't want to walk too far backwards and forwards, make sure to ask for a room near the main house.

The property

The smart, up-country farmhouse is the hub of the farm and is full of the charm of East Africa with its pretty stone walls and beamed ceilings. The living rooms have huge armchairs and beautiful old coffee tables and there are plenty of cosy nooks and crannies to curl up in with a book, especially when the log fire is roaring. The dining area is a split-level room with enormous wraparound windows and panoramic views out the emerald hills beyond.

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The rooms

Stone pathways winding through blooms of lilies and bougainvillea lead to 17 pretty stone cottages and two farm houses. Each is decorated to reflect an area of the plantation’s rich history, but all are light and airy with 2 queen-size beds (or a king-size), open fires for chilly evenings and beautiful flower-filled balconies overlooking the plantation. Sharing the same views are the huge stone bathtubs in the bathrooms, just made for soaking in after a long day exploring, or try out the alfresco shower. The farm houses have two bedrooms and a spacious lounge area, making them just right for families.

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Activities

Cultural
Game Drives
Bush Walks

There are so many things to do at Gibb’s, we almost don’t know where to start. Some guests use the farm as a base for visiting Ngorongoro and Manyara and both are around an hour’s drive away. Otherwise, mountain bike through the hills, take guided nature walks, visit the local village and explore the vast (3,000 sq mile!) grounds. Or pick a good book, pour a G&T and put your feet up in the gardens or the blissful spa.

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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

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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