Gibbs Farm

Originally built in 1929, the Farmhouse retains her character of a well-looked-after private house with roaring fires and friendly hospitality. The Farmhouse patio sprawls into lush, vivid, gardens with sweeping views of the valley and beyond.
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.

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Access and Distance

  • Ideally located, the Farm lies half way between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, near the village of Karatu

Accommodation

  • 14 newly completed Farm Cottages, featuring rich wooden floors and classic interiors with wraparound windows
  • En-suite garden bathrooms offer twin basins, luxurious bathtubs and indoor/ outdoor showers. A wraparound fireplace warms the bathroom and living area
  • 6 remaining Standard Rooms will be renovated in 2008

Activities and Excursions

  • African Living Spa, based on indigenous Maasai healing techniques
  • Garden Tour with Horticulturist Paskali Gwandu
  • Farm Walk allows you to try your hands at milking a cow on the Farm Walk. Explore the 10-acre fruit and vegetable garden, and learn about the sustainable farming methods used at Gibb’s Farm
  • Ngorongoro Forest Walk
  • Waterfall/Elephant caves visit
  • Bird watching, farm has 220 different species of birds, and avid birders are encouraged to contribute new sightings to our bird list
  • Hippo Pools Sunset Safari
  • Farm to Crater Rim Walking Safari
  • Canoeing on Lake manyara
  • Night game drive in Lake Manyara




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