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Gibbs Farm This is an old 1930s coffee plantation with terraced gardens on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area was established around it. The coffee plantation was sold after James Gibb died in 1977, leaving enough land for extensive flower and vegetable gardens and a dairy, which supply the lodge and its sister property at Ndutu with fresh produce. The lodge itself is a series of bungalow rooms under trailing flower-laden eaves set around the old colonial farmhouse. The surrounding gardens are pristine, awash with flowers that are especially good between October and January. Rooms 1 to 7 have the best views, but the larger rooms around the back are generally more comfortable, with some cosy fireplaces inside the newer rooms. It is still run by Margaret Gibb, who ensures that the home fires blaze and the comfortable sitting room and dining room keep the character of a private farmhouse. Gibbs Farm is a good spot to stop for a wholesome buffet lunch of savoury pies and salads, although it must be booked in advance. Otherwise its views and gardens make it an elegant spot for morning or afternoon tea, and it is well-situated halfway between Manyara and the Conservation Area. The lodge has a bird list of 165 local species to date, and various alternatives for afternoon or day trips, including a walk through the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideally we would recommend that you wake up to views of the crater rather than having to drive to it...but this makes a good second.
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