- Children Friendly
- Private Plunge Pool
- Private Deck
- Big Five
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Upon arrival, the scene is set as guests are led through the tranquil, historic gardens towards one of the deluxe farmhouses or cottages. The beautiful Gibb's Farm exudes a sense of rich history while offering guests a luxurious and rejuvenating experience. It is one of the oldest lodges in Tanzania, dating back over 100 years and spanning generations. Guests can enjoy leisurely days exploring the farm, enjoying African spa treatments, sampling a variety of mouthwatering organic farm-to-table meals and soaking up uninterrupted panoramic views.
The Rooms
The spacious accommodations include 17 free-standing private cottages and two farmhouses perfect for families. All of which offer cosy, open fireplaces, ensuite bathrooms with full bathtubs, indoor and outdoor showers. The interiors boast classic colonial charm with a sense of its history combined with tasteful modern touches.
Experience a Historic Organic Farm
Gibb’s Farm is a model for sustainable and environmentally respectful practices. Historically a coffee farm, today it grows 90 per cent of its own organic fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and beehives, a dairy and a piggery, ensuring guests a healthy, nourishing and delicious culinary experience. Gibb’s Farm offers a wide range of activities, adventures and opportunities to explore including a daily vegetable harvest, a morning baking class, feeding the pigs, milking cows and collecting freshly laid eggs.
A Rejuvenating African Spa or an Enlightening Community Test
Treat yourself to the Maasai-inspired treatments in the spa, all of which use indigenous plants and shrubs such as the Arabica coffee scrub. Guests can also visit local communities in the surrounding areas. Don’t miss the opportunity to spend time in Tloma, a nearby village or enjoy guided walks with local Maasai.
What We Love
Gibb's Farm has forged a deep and meaningful connection with the diverse surrounding communities. Through personal relationships, cultural programs, social upliftment and conservation efforts, this farm tirelessly endeavours to help preserve the history, stories, artwork and ways of life of the local cultures and protects the surrounding natural environment.
Awards
- #8 Best Hotels in Africa, 2020.
- Best Family Safari Experience in Tanzania, 2018.
- Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
- Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award Finalist - 2012, recognised Gibb's Farm's outstanding contributions to education, ecology and health initiatives in the local community.
Where To Find Gibb’s Farm
Gibb’s Farm is conveniently located along the main safari route from Arusha to the incredible Serengeti. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Lake Eyasi national parks are all in close proximity to Gibb’s Farm, making it the perfect stop on any Tanzanian itinerary. This exceptional location is just 56 kilometres from the stunning, game-rich Ngorongoro Crater – considered one of the world’s great natural wonders. Visitors can explore the conservation area with a two-hour hike to the Elephant Caves and view the thousands of flamingos and 350 bird species at Lake Manyara.
Coordinates: -24.939838, 31.525770
Wildlife At Gibb’s Farm
Known-for
Special
Rare
Common
Abundant
- leopard
- whiterhino
- wilddog
- lion
- elephant
- buffalo
- cheetah
- hyena
- wildebeest
- kudu
- bushbuck
- imapalam
- baboon
- hippo
- giraffe
- zebra
- worthog
- raptors
- vervetmonkey
