Ngorongoro Farm House

A heritage farm offering simplicity and space, mere minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater.

A lodge set on a coffee plantation with rolling gardens and incredible views. Learn about the local culture after exploring Ngorongoro Crater and its impressive wildlife.

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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Ngorongoro Farm House

Set on a functioning coffee plantation in Karatu, just 5 km from Tanzania’s renowned Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Farm House offers rustic farm style living at its best. This gem of a spot is simply appointed with comfortable cottages and rooms, beautifully kept gardens with sprawling lawns, its own vegetable garden, and a large swimming pool. Although a fairly large camp, it is spread out over five hundred acres of farm, offering oodles of space and vast views of the Oldeani Volcano in the distance.

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From $180 person/night

Lodge

52 Rooms

Karatu & Surrounds, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

What you'll love

Unlike some lodges that tell you that they are 'minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater entrance gate' - this one really is! Big Five action awaits...

Insiders tip

Ngorongoro Farm House is one of the larger lodges in the area but the individual rooms are all hidden away and the expansive farm setting offers privacy, giving you the best of both worlds at a very good price.

Something to think about

Some of the rooms are quite far from the main dining room and the distance can feel longer in the dark - solve the problem by simply requesting one of the closer ones.

The property

The main communal area possesses a big barn-like feel with its high thatched roof and wrought iron chandeliers. The decor is in keeping with the farm feel - tiled floors, old wooden furniture, comfortable couches and a cosy red brick fire place. Most of the area is taken up with privately set dining tables. Outside is a swimming pool with recliners, and a substantial wooden deck with an open fire pit that roars with warmth at night.

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The rooms

There are 52 en-suite garden cottages spread across the estate, with stunning views of the distant volcano and verandas that open onto the gorgeous gardens. Each room is large with comfortable chairs, a coffee table, four-poster bed and a mosquito net for uninterrupted dreams. Although the rooms have everything they need, they do have a slightly hollow feeling which is probably attributable to their size.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

The main drawcard is mind blowing game drives offering wildlife encounters in “Africa’s Eden”, the Ngorongoro Crater. Guided walks in Ngorongoro Conservation area are an opportunity to take in the small details of this pristine paradise. There’s also the chance for a guided farm tour. A Maasai Cultural Walk will introduce you to the local customs, traditional plant uses, and ancient stories. If you’re in the mood for a bit of pampering, indulge in a therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own room.

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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.

Reviews

Guest

5 months ago

Great food, lovely property. Pool seemed like needed some updates. Staff was great and service was excellent.

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4 out of 5 stars

Josh Siegel

a year ago

Charming facility, secluded yet accessible individual cottages. Staff is highly attentive...when we decided to skip dinner one night our waitress came down to check on us.

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5 out of 5 stars

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NaN out of 5 stars

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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