Gibb's Farm
Gibb's Farm is an idyllic farmhouse with fresh, home-cooked meals, providing an unusual stop on any safari. Situated on a coffee farm 5km from the village of Karatu and midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, Gibb's Farm is a homey and warm colonial homestead that was once the heart of the surrounding coffee plantations. While coffee is still grown, processed and roasted on the farm, a vast 10-acre fruit and organic vegetable garden now provides nearly all the fruit and vegetables to the guests, who wake up to fresh coffee, a multitude of flowers and breathtaking views.
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.
The 19 twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms at Gibb's Farm are set among the gardens while the main facilities consisting of a sitting room, dining room and gift shop are situated in the old farmhouse. Day visits can be arranged, including a gentle walk or tour of the plantation, followed by lunch.
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.