Gibb's Farm is a working farm located on the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The farm lies half way between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater making it an ideal base from which to enjoy either park. Built in 1929, the farmhouse has hardly changed, retaining the charm of a well looked-after private house and providing a welcome respite for an active safari.
Gibbs Farm offers 19 en suite farm cottages each with a unique theme and beautifully appointed with hand-crafted furniture,indoor and outdoor showers, a fireplace and private veranda. The main farmhouse, reminiscent of an old English country home, contains a charming living room, 2 dining rooms, outside verandahs, a gazebo and gift boutique. Outside there is spacious patio and pool area surrounded by lush, soothing gardens and sweeping views of the valley. A unique feature is the traditional Massai style spa using traditional healing methods.
Historic organic farm and family coffee plantation with sweeping views
An ideal stopover en-route between Tarangire & Serengeti
Interactive community, farm and wildlife activities
A warm, rustic environment with luxury cottages
Walking safaris from the farm to the Ngorongoro Crater rim
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17 Cottages & 2 Family Houses
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
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"Explore the back roads of the local village by bicycle, and for the more adventurous, take a mountain bike day trip to Rhotia for an unforgettable way to experience rural Tanzania."
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Warner Smith, 18th June 2022
Family holiday to Gibb's Farm
Beautiful grounds! Amazing farm-to-table food for all meals. The dinner was a 5 course tasting menu that had vegetarian options for each course. Dinner was more adventurous than one of our kids would have preferred but there was also a kids' menu. There were so many activities that the property off…
Gibb's Farm was totalling amazing - what a wonderful recommendation from Claire at Mahlatini!
The Farm is located up on the hill-side overlooking the coffee plantations and their organic market garden. We had a wonderful cottage which was huge and superbly appointed - it was difficult to rememb…
This is a really lovely lodge - the outstanding food was definitely a highlight! The whole place was very English, with beautiful gardens and quaint (but huge!) cottages. Our cottage overlooked the farm, which was great. We attended a couple of the nightly fireside talks, and they were really inter…
Gibb's farm is a wonderful place. They have got all aspects of the stay taken care off - the setting is amazing, the food and hospitality is pretty awesome too. We just wish we had stayed here longer
+1 347-708-1755
17 Cottages & 2 Family Houses
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural Experience
Wellness/Spa
Family Activities
Guided Walk
