Gibb's Farm

Gibb's Farm, a historic lodge on the slopes of the Ngorongoro

Gibb's Farm is a safari lodge located on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, overlooking the Great Rift Valley, in Tanzania. It presents itself as a sanctuary for the senses and builds its offering around three pillars: safari, community purpose and wellness. Its origins date back to the 1920s, when it was established as a coffee plantation, an activity that remains part of the experience it offers its guests.

Accommodation: cottages and houses

The accommodation is spread across cottages and houses. The cottages have been recently refurbished and each has its own theme inspired by an element of East Africa. The site's description highlights spacious interiors, eclectic artworks and garden settings. The company offers rate and availability enquiries, as well as special offers.

Activities on the farm and in the surrounding area

The offering invites guests to immerse themselves in the rhythms of the farm through activities that include long walks and milking the cows. The programme is completed with activities in the area and with safaris. Among the destinations mentioned for excursions are the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi national parks, as well as a foray into the northern Serengeti to witness the great migration. The site also mentions a transfer service with published rates.

Farm-to-table dining

The culinary philosophy is based on organic, farm-fresh cuisine prepared daily on the estate itself. Coffee roasted on the farm is one of the recurring elements of the experience. The recipe collection shared by the company includes dishes such as chilled avocado soup, mushroom risotto, mushroom cappuccino soup, stuffed pumpkin flowers, pasta with carrot top pesto and grilled baby carrots, rhubarb crumble pie, lemon pie, coffee chocolate brownies, coffee chocolate mousse, vanilla ice cream without churning and yogurt bread with farm butter. The person in charge of the kitchen cited is Vasti, head chef.

Wellness and natural surroundings

The property is described as a haven of tranquillity with the classic charm of a traditional farm, and alludes to an award-winning sense of wellbeing. The surroundings are also a destination for birdwatching: the site notes that more than a thousand species have been recorded in Tanzania, from water and forest birds to savannah and seabirds. The elephants of the Ngorongoro frequently come close to the farm.

Sustainability, community and projects

The farm presents itself as a model of sustainable and respectful practices, with its own environmental projects. The community dimension is explicit: generations of local families have helped to build the lodge experience, and the company shares initiatives that give back to the community, as well as charitable actions in the form of safaris that help. The site also lists specific projects such as mushroom growing and the breeding of Red Maasai sheep, as well as recognition for the women who work on the farm.

Publications and outreach

The Farm Tails section brings together articles on travel trends, sustainability, responsible tourism, mental health, the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro by managers Nick and Sally, the short rainy season known as the Vuli, the tanzanite gem and Swahili phrases for visitors. The company also runs a boutique, Zawadi, for buying souvenirs.

Location and contact

Phone: +255 272 970 436