In our view Plantation is the best of the Coffee Plantations in the Ngorongoro Highlands and, with its accessible location is a great choice for those wanting to potentially visit both the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Its main rival, Gibbs Farm is certainly another main contender, but we would suggest that it is now becoming slightly too overused and on the A&K circuit for lunch breaks thus invading the privacy that a lodge like this deserves. All in all a very good spot to relax for a couple of days while taking in this spectacular region of Africa!
Plantation - The Facts
Located in Karatu with easy access for both Manyara and Ngorongoro
Located in a coffee plantation with pool
18 individual rooms
Good walking nearby
Plantation Lodge - The Detail
Daily safaris begin from the Plantation Lodge heading either West, crossing the legendary Masai territory of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, towards the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater or East, through the rolling hills of the Ngorongoro Highlands, to the National Parks of Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Each of the 18 rooms has their own individual style, they are designed to give maximum relaxation after a dusty day out in the bush. Each room has its own veranda and bathroom and has been specifically designed using local African-safari antiques, arts and crafts.
The Plantation Lodge also offers exquisite meals with menu choices ranging from European specialties to exotic dishes prepared in the Swahili-kitchen. Only the freshest ingredients are used which are taken from the lodges own vegetable garden. Together with the meal guests also have the choice of a selection of fine South African wines.
Set amongst lush and verdant gardens it is also possible to relax by the pool and just watch the world go past!
