Located between Lake Manyara and the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania lies Gibb’s Farm. The lodge which is surrounded by tropical gardens and has great views over a coffee-plantation was originally built by German settlers in the 1920’s. Today, the lodge management embraces traditional East African hospitality with the roots extending deep into the land and the heritage here.

After a drive through the Ngorongoro highlands, you end up at Gibb’s farm. On arrival, you are led from the reception area, through the gardens to the original farm house. Here, you will be amazed by the lovely old building which still retains its colonial feel with low, beamed ceilings and polished-stone floors dotted with rug.

Each of the 21 recently refurbished cottages at Gibb’s Farm has a distinct theme founded on an element of East Africa. You will love the spacious interiors, eclectic artworks, verdant garden settings and award-winning sense of wellbeing. Although there is not much space between one room to the other, careful planting ensures they’re completely private. The cottages are spacious and bright and fitted with high-quality furniture. The history of the farm is reflected in the design of the rooms, with polished eucalyptus-wood floors, tongue-and-groove boarding painted in pale green, beamed ceilings and stone walls.

The management of the idyllic retreat encourages all guests staying at Gibb’s Farm to immerse themselves in the rhythms of the farm and enjoy a sense of tranquility and well-being. share in the eternal sense of history and community. This as you are surrounded by the rich traditions of the East African life, allowing you to share in the eternal sense of history and community.

After exploring The Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi or even Lake Manyara while on a Tanzania safari, you can recline with a cup of freshly roasted coffee overlooking the Great Rift Valley in lush surroundings. We offer this lodge as a high-end facility. You can drive from Arusha in two and a half hours, or from the Serengeti in about 5 hours. We also offer flying options from Arusha airport, Kilimanjaro airport or from Serengeti, with flights landing at the nearby Manyara airstrip.