Ngorongoro Farm House aerial view of coffee plantation

ngorongoro farm house β€” plantation-chalet retreat on a working coffee estate

Gardened plantation-style lodge on 500-acre coffee farm

ngorongoro farm house sits on a 500-acre coffee plantation in the ngorongoro highlands with open verandas, hand-thatched roofs and colonial-style interiors that evoke the comfort of a classic farm estate. The gardens, vegetable plots and coffee rows are integral to the guest experience β€” guests stroll the farm, watch harvesting routines and enjoy farm-fresh produce at meals.

Overview

Plantation-Chalet Retreat on a Working Coffee Estate

The property reads like a refined country house rather than a camp: chalet-type rooms arranged at ground level with private terraces, lawns and a central main building housing the restaurant and terrace. Facilities β€” pool, massage cabin and a small souvenir shop β€” support relaxed downtime between excursions to the crater, lake eyasi or local highland attractions. This lodge suits families, couples, independent travellers and groups looking for a restful highland base with easy access to crater-country.

Why Choose ngorongoro farm house β€” plantation-chalet retreat on a working coffee estate

  • ●Plantation setting on 500 acres of working coffee β€” farm-to-table dining and guided farm walks.
  • ●52 comfortable chalet-style rooms (standard, suites, inter-connected family options) with private terraces.
  • ●Practical leisure facilities: outdoor swimming pool, massage cabin and souvenir shop.
  • ●Close crater access β€” only c.5 km from the lolduare gate for ngorongoro crater excursions.
  • ●Eco-minded, family-friendly operation with 24-hour electricity and reliable guest services.

Accommodation

Rooms are chalet-type, set at ground level with private terraces or balconies overlooking gardens and the coffee plantation. Room types include standard rooms, interconnected family rooms, suites and quadruple rooms; bathrooms are fitted with showers and rooms come with tea/coffee trays, fans, mosquito nets and internal phones. Check-in 12:00 / check-out 10:00.

  • ●Main restaurant and lounge opening onto a large terrace with views to Oldeani volcano.
  • ●Outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace.
  • ●Massage cabin and basic spa treatments.
  • ●Souvenir shop, 24-hour electricity in guest areas, wi-fi in public spaces, laundry and free parking.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The lodge champions farm-to-table dining: vegetables and some produce are grown on the property and used in daily menus. Meals are served in the dining room or on the terrace (weather permitting), and picnic-style lunches can be arranged for day trips to the crater or lake eyasi. Dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice.

Facilities & Experiences

  • ●Guided farm and coffee-plantation walks β€” see bean-to-cup processes and organic garden plots.
  • ●Day excursions to ngorongoro crater (lolduare gate), lake eyasi cultural visits and volcano/walks in the highlands.
  • ●In-house relaxation: pool sessions, massages and terrace-side sunset moments on the veranda.
  • ●Cultural visits and interpretive experiences arranged through the lodge's community links.

Practical Information

Location & Access

Ngorongoro Farm House is located on the ngorongoro highlands about 5 km from the lolduare entrance gate to the ngorongoro conservation area. The lodge is approximately 150 km (β‰ˆ2Β½ hours) from arusha on largely tarmac routes; many guests link via scheduled or charter flights to manyara airstrip (β‰ˆ25 minutes) with a short onward road transfer. Trail Safari Explorers will coordinate the most efficient routing for your itinerary.

Bookings Through Trail Safari Explorers

Book & Enquire: info@trailsafariexplorers.com β€’ +255 783 255 249