Farm House Valley
Colonial charm on a working coffee plantation with crater viewsNgorongoro, Tanzania
Set atop a 500-acre coffee and vegetable estate overlooking the Oldeani Volcano, Farm House Valley offers peaceful colonial-style elegance in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Built with thatched roofs and open verandas, the lodge is centered around a main building featuring a restaurant and lounging areas. Guests enjoy sharing stories by the evening firepit, taking in sweeping sunsets, and soaking in the lodge’s tranquil and refined atmosphere . It’s an ideal retreat after safari adventures—with pathways for jogs, a refreshing pool, and relaxing massages cultivated in the estate’s fragrant gardens.
The lodge emphasizes a farm-to-table experience, using its own organic produce and dairy to craft handmade meals served indoors or on the terrace Tanganyika Wilderness Camps. Its colonial ambiance is enhanced by elegant chalets, lush grounds, and proximity to safari sites, making it a scenic, comfortable stop between Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater.
Room Types
- Standard Chalets – 26 ground-level rooms with double or twin beds, private terraces or balconies, en‑suite bathrooms, and plantation or garden views
- Family Chalets – Interconnected rooms suitable for up to 5 guests, offering flexibility and extra space
Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Massage cabin for spa treatments
- Souvenir shop
- Free parking and laundry service
- 24-hour electricity and Wi‑Fi in public areas
- Restaurant and central lounge with terrace and firepit area
Activities
- Guided farm and coffee plantation walks
- Massages and wellness treatments after safari days
- Nature hikes around the estate
- Visits to local ethnic communities
- Sundowner cocktails set against volcanic topography
- Day excursions to Lake Eyasi and nearby cultural villages
Included in Room Rate
- Full board meals prepared with fresh farm produce
- Accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Use of pool and leisure areas
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Housekeeping, bottled water, and Wi‑Fi access in common areas
Excluded from Room Rate
- Park entry and crater fees
- Spa, massage services, and tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Transfers, airport shuttles, and personal excursions
- Laundry charges and premium services
- Farm House Valley suits small incentive groups, team-building retreats, or exclusive family gatherings. It doesn’t have a formal conference room, but the farm’s main lounge and terrace can be adapted to host informal meetings, private dinners, or brainstorming sessions in a beautifully tranquil, natural setting.