Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Ngorongoro Farm House, Karatu, Tanzania
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Tanzania
Camp Details
Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors at Ngorongoro Farm House, a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times. Take a walk around the farm to contemplate the daily activities, relax in the fragrant gardens or enjoy the spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani volcano as a backcloth.
A wonderful stop-off during a safari on the north circuit of Tanzania and a privileged place from where one can visit the crater or enjoy activities such a walking safaris to the volcano or excursions to Lake Eyasi on the Rift Valley still inhabited by the Hadzabe tribe.
WHY CHOOSE NGORONGORO FARM HOUSE?
- As guided walk in the most attractive areas of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There are several routes; the most usual ones depart from Tloma Lodge along a route which takes guests to the waterfalls and the descent to the Empakai Crater.
- A whole day visit to lake Eyasi where these two tribes live. The Hadzabe are hunters and collectors. The Datoga are herdsmen, related to the Maasai tribe. Both tribes trade with one another bartering.
- The Lodge has eco-friendly electric power supplied by solar panels, with a generator as a back-up.
Questions about Ngorongoro Farm House
What is the property itself?
A small hotel built on a 500 acre working coffee plantation, with hand-plaited thatched roofs, generous verandas and colonial-style interiors. You can walk around the farm to see the day's work, sit in the fragrant gardens, and watch the sun set behind the Oldeani volcano.
What can you do from here besides the crater?
Guided walks run in some of the most attractive parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with routes departing from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. A full day excursion goes to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe, who hunt and gather, and the Datoga herdsmen who trade with them.
How is the lodge powered, and what do rates cover?
Electricity comes from solar panels with a generator as back-up. Rates start from US$147 per person per night in April and May, rising to US$233 in the busier months, and cover full board with three meals a day, drinking water, tea and coffee and the afternoon coffee walk. Children of all ages are welcome.
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Ngorongoro Farm House Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 January – 31 March; 01 June – 31 October; 16 December – 31 December | Double Room | US $ 233 |
| 2026 | 01 November - 15 December | Double Room | US $ 190 |
| 2026 | 01 April - 31 May | Double Room | US $ 147 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Ngorongoro Farm House rates include:
- Accommodation
- Full board basis, three meals per day.
- Drinking water.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Afternoon Coffee walk at all Karatu properties.
Questions about Ngorongoro Farm House
What is the property itself?
A small hotel built on a 500 acre working coffee plantation, with hand-plaited thatched roofs, generous verandas and colonial-style interiors. You can walk around the farm to see the day's work, sit in the fragrant gardens, and watch the sun set behind the Oldeani volcano.
What can you do from here besides the crater?
Guided walks run in some of the most attractive parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with routes departing from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. A full day excursion goes to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe, who hunt and gather, and the Datoga herdsmen who trade with them.
How is the lodge powered, and what do rates cover?
Electricity comes from solar panels with a generator as back-up. Rates start from US$147 per person per night in April and May, rising to US$233 in the busier months, and cover full board with three meals a day, drinking water, tea and coffee and the afternoon coffee walk. Children of all ages are welcome.
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Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Questions about Ngorongoro Farm House
What is the property itself?
A small hotel built on a 500 acre working coffee plantation, with hand-plaited thatched roofs, generous verandas and colonial-style interiors. You can walk around the farm to see the day's work, sit in the fragrant gardens, and watch the sun set behind the Oldeani volcano.
What can you do from here besides the crater?
Guided walks run in some of the most attractive parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with routes departing from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. A full day excursion goes to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe, who hunt and gather, and the Datoga herdsmen who trade with them.
How is the lodge powered, and what do rates cover?
Electricity comes from solar panels with a generator as back-up. Rates start from US$147 per person per night in April and May, rising to US$233 in the busier months, and cover full board with three meals a day, drinking water, tea and coffee and the afternoon coffee walk. Children of all ages are welcome.
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