Ngorongoro Crater

Farm House Valley Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Farm House Valley?

Stays at Farm House Valley start from around US$220 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Farm House Valley

About Farm House Valley Lodge

Rustic but pretty rooms, great views, and minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater.

As the name suggests, Valley Lodge offers rustic farm style accommodation. Set amidst immaculate grounds and a functional farm setting complete with coffee plantations, it exudes a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a fairly new lodge that is well appointed and simply decorated with a spicy twist of contemporary African vibrance. With spectacular views of Oldeani Volcano, it’s a great location to launch explorations into the game-rich area or the Ngorongoro Crater, which is just 5km down the road.

Karatu & Surrounds , Ngorongoro Crater , Tanzania

From $220 per person/per night

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Property details

The property

The lounge and dining area is strategically placed in the centre of camp, providing a space for meeting and mingling. The dining area is comfortably laid out with private tables, high ceilings and simple hanging chandeliers. The lounge consists of simple but comfortable furniture arranged to welcome either privacy or guest interaction, depending on your mood. For daytime relaxation there is a lavish swimming pool surrounded by recliners, and in the evenings a communal campfire and a beverage to welcome in the night skies.

The rooms

The rooms have the same simple but quirky style as the rest of the lodge. With twenty-six half-villa-style suites and two family suites, there’s plenty of room to go around. All are en-suite with built in showers and dreamy views of the fertile farmland and the blue-tinged mountains beyond. Guests can choose from double or twin beds, which are all equipped with mosquito nets to keep your sleep as peaceful as the surroundings.

Activities

A good old game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater is always a great idea. You can even do a full day trip and have a private lunch in the crater itself. Guided walks in the Ngorongoro Conservation area are a great way to soak up the subtleties, while a Maasai cultural walk will introduce you to the local culture, its customs, traditional plant uses and age-old stories. The lodge offers interesting guided farm tours where you can learn how the farm runs, meet the farm animals and explore the vegetable garden.

Why we love it

There are a number of activities on offer here that don't just involve wildlife-watching. Choose from a guided tour of the coffee farm, cultural walks with the local Wairak people, trips to Lake Eyasi and even massages.

Insiders Tip

The farm is enormous and with no wild animals, very safe to wander around in by yourself - perfect for those who want to keep up their exercise routine or just stretch their legs after all that food.

Something to think about

The rooms here aren't air conditioned. Temperatures in Ngorongoro are usually very comfortable year-round, but if you like things chilled, take note.

Positive Impact

The impact of your stay

The organisation supports various community projects, including the de-snaring project in the Serengeti, medical care solutions like the Olmoti Clinic in Western Kilimanjaro, and educational opportunities like the Emusoi Centre in Arusha. Additionally, initiatives like the Children’s Health Program in Nairobi and contributions to Wildlife Management Areas and Tanzania National Parks underscore their commitment to community well-being and environmental conservation.

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How to book Farm House Valley

How do I book Farm House Valley?

Farm House Valley can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Farm House Valley or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Farm House Valley?

Stays at Farm House Valley start from around $220 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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