Gibbs Farm
From $395 /person
A historic farmhouse retreat offering slow living, fresh harvests, and a gentle pause between safari adventures.
Gibb’s Farm invites you to unwind on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater at a historic coffee plantation turned elegant lodge. Set among lush gardens and working farm life, every stay blends authentic East African hospitality with organic cuisine harvested on-site and meaningful connection to place and community. Ideal for travellers seeking relaxed luxury, wholesome experiences and a memorable safari base in northern Tanzania.
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Rooms
Farm Cottages
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217 refurbished one-bedroom cottages, twin queen beds or king-sized, are perfectly located around the farm. Each offers a private terrace, living area, en-suite bathroom, garden or valley view and outdoor shower to create a personal, richly appointed space to soak up the sense of welcome and rhythms of the farm.
From $395 /person
Deutsches House
2•4The house features an en-suite master bedroom with a king-size bed and a second en-suite bedroom with two queen-size beds. Both en-suites offer an indoor shower and bath as well as an outdoor shower. Relax in the comfort of the spacious living room beside a roaring fireplace with a cup of freshly roasted coffee, or enjoy the chatter of birds from the large, private veranda.
From $1,780 /person
Bustani House
2•4Named for the Swahili word meaning garden, Bustani House offers the most spectacular views of all our farm stays. While retaining the farm cottage feel, Bustani has been inspired by nature, the remarkable vista before it with landscaped gardens directly below and the Great Rift Valley beyond.
From $1,980 /person
Farm Cottages
1•217 refurbished one-bedroom cottages, twin queen beds or king-sized, are perfectly located around the farm. Each offers a private terrace, living area, en-suite bathroom, garden or valley view and outdoor shower to create a personal, richly appointed space to soak up the sense of welcome and rhythms of the farm.
From $395 /person
Deutsches House
2•4The house features an en-suite master bedroom with a king-size bed and a second en-suite bedroom with two queen-size beds. Both en-suites offer an indoor shower and bath as well as an outdoor shower. Relax in the comfort of the spacious living room beside a roaring fireplace with a cup of freshly roasted coffee, or enjoy the chatter of birds from the large, private veranda.
From $1,780 /person
Bustani House
2•4Named for the Swahili word meaning garden, Bustani House offers the most spectacular views of all our farm stays. While retaining the farm cottage feel, Bustani has been inspired by nature, the remarkable vista before it with landscaped gardens directly below and the Great Rift Valley beyond.
From $1,980 /person
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Free parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Battery-charging-facilities
- WIFI
- Laundry service
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March
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April
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May
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July
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August
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