GIBB’S FARM hugs nearly a mile of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, part
of a 3,200 square mile reserve. Ideally located, the Farm lies half way
between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, near the village of Karatu.
Set among formal English gardens, the Farmhouse and 20 ensuite cottages
are the heart of a working farm. Built in 1929, the Farmhouse has hardly
changed, retaining the charm of a well looked-after private house. Cozy
living rooms and reading corners are just steps away from the dining room,
bar and gift shop.
Fireplaces fill the Farmhouse with warmth and historical charm. Just
outside, a sprawling verandah and floral garden invite sweeping views of
the valley below the Farm. Organic Coffee is grown, processed and roasted
on the Farm, and a vast 10-acre organic fruit and vegetable garden
provides 90% of the ingredients needed for fresh, home-cooked meals.
GIBB’S FARM provides a welcome stay on any safari, and a base from which
to enjoy the many activities available in the foothills of the Ngorongoro
Forest, The Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara National Park. Even if your stay
is short, find time for a gentle walk or a tour of our gardens.