Gibb’s Farm

About Gibb’s Farm

Gibb’s Farm is situated on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater and offers magnificent views of the surrounding farmlands. Gibb’s Farm is a working farm and the forested slopes to the rear of the farm are home to a variety of wildlife, including elephant and leopard. Established in the early 1920s as a coffee farm, Gibb’s has retained the charm of life in East Africa during the halcyon days. The ability to travel back in time is a rare and precious opportunity. Gibb’s Farm offers a beautiful setting among English gardens and the cosy en-suite cottages offer a peaceful retreat. Built in 1929, steeped in history the Farmhouse has barely changed and the main area consists of intimate living rooms, reading corners, a dining room, bar and gift shop.

Highlights

• One of the oldest northern circuit safari lodges
• Full working farm with coffee fields, a diary and extensive fruit, vegetable and herb gardens
• Large, bright farm cottages with top of the range furniture
• Set at the foot of the Ngorongoro Forest and sharing a border with the conservation area
• A range of activities are offered – so it is well worth spending two or three nights at the lodge

Gibb’s Farm Game Viewing and Activities

Activities at Gibb’s Farm include walks to the top of a nearby waterfall and see caves made by elephants. This guided walk takes about 2 or 2.5 hours and winds its way in and out of the forest highlands with breathtaking vistas; you will often see wildlife and always a multitude of birds. There are over 200 different species of birds at Gibb’s Farm. Personal bird walks with experienced naturalists can be arranged at your convenience, or alternatively you can explore and view at your own leisure. Garden Tours are also available in the flower garden or 10 acre vegetable garden. Guests can take a stroll through the coffee fields below the farm at any time. Guests can also check out the daily roasting operation taking place on the patio.

Our expertise in African travel comes from years of experience travelling the continent, canoeing the rivers, walking the bush trails, and seeing the stars. We’ve been on the game drives and watched the sunsets, spent nights wrapped up in remote areas, and eaten great food around the fire. Our recommendations come first-hand, and they are your assurance that a safari booked with us is one we know you’ll love, because we did.

We know a safari can be pricey, but we guarantee that we’re giving you the best deal on your travel. We don’t want your trip to Africa to be a once in a lifetime experience, we want you to do it again, and again! Through nurtured relationships with our suppliers, we can offer you the best deal they’ve got, and you’ll never pay more than you should for your accommodation. If you find the same holiday for less, we’ll confidently better the price.

Just like the spots on a leopard’s back, each of our tailor-made itineraries is unique. Every journey has a personality, carefully designed to match the desires and expectations our clients bring to the table. Every element is taken into consideration to stitch together a personalised safari experience, grown from seed and cultivated to embody the perfect adventure. Our tailored itineraries are your safari dreams, defined.