Gibbs Farm
Gibbs Farm
Ideally located, Gibb’s lies half way between Lake Manyara and the Crater.
It comprises a warm and friendly community where the rhythm of Farm Life has calmed and restored the weary safari journeyer for over 40 years. Set among formal English gardens, the property consisits of a Farmhouse and 20 cottages. Organic Coffee is grown, processed and roasted on the Farm, and a vast 10-acre organic fruit and vegetable garden provides 90% of the ingredients needed for fresh, home-cooked meals.
Most Known For
Historic lodge located on a working organic farm
A variety of activities including nature walks and farm tours
Ideal location for adding an extra night to your safari itinerary
Terrific fresh food and a varied menu
Activities
Private Game Drives, Farm Walks, Waterfall Hike, Cultural Tours, Spa
Wildlife
Elephant, Baboon, Blue & Vervet Monkey, Hippo, Flamingo, Giraffe, Lion, Dik-Dik, Mongoose
Location
Lake Manyara National Park near the Ground Water Forest, Acacia Woodlands and Lake Manyara
Best Months To Visit
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Indigenous Medicine Walk: Ole Labiki Menyengera, GIBB’S FARM Indigenous Maasai Healer, leads Medicinal Walks into Ngorongoro Forest around the Farm. Olemoran, Olaiyapiyap and Osinoni are just a few of over twenty medicines described on the walk. Commonly used in Tanzania to treat health problems, these and other herbal medicines are also used at Osero Clinic, a facility established in 2005 to provide health care for the Farm’s employee community. FOC
Bicycling: Explore the back roads of the village by bicycle or for the more adventurous, take a mountain bike day trip to Rotiea, and unforgettable way to experience rural Tanzania $15-20 per person (minimum 2 people)
Waterfall/ Elephant Caves: GIBB’S FARM shares a border with Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Just inside the conservation area, a majestic waterfall beckons travelers to enjoy a light hike through the forest highlands. Along the way, experience the ‘elephant caves’: cave-like structures created by elephants digging up the earth to ingest the vitamin-rich soil. This soil also attracts other large animals like Buffalo, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, and Baboons. $10 per person
- Restaurant
- Internet
- Fitness Centre
- Spa & Swimming Pool
- Kids & Co/Mini Adventure