The Ngorongoro Farm House is a spacious, charming lodge in the style of a historic farm, situated in the middle of an extensive coffee plantation near Karatu. It is aimed at travelers looking for comfort, nature and a peaceful atmosphere in an authentic setting. The lodge combines colonial style with warm hospitality and good cuisine.
The lodge is only about 10 minutes away from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Gate and is the perfect starting point for tours to the crater. Lake Manyara National Park is also within easy reach. Surrounded by coffee and vegetable fields, meadows and flowers, the surroundings offer plenty of peace and space – ideal for relaxing after a day on safari.
Guests stay in spacious cottages with brick walls, fireplaces, large bathrooms and private verandas with views of the gardens or the highlands. The central area of the lodge includes a large restaurant with terrace, a bar, a lounge, a pool with sunbathing area and beautiful walks through the plantation. Some of the food is home-grown.
The atmosphere is special: rustic, well-kept and earthy, with plenty of space and attention to detail. The lodge offers a successful mix of relaxation and safari experience, with good service and a cuisine that focuses on fresh, regional ingredients. If you are looking for comfortable accommodation with rural charm and an ideal location to the Ngorongoro Crater, this is the place for you.