Tloma Lodge

Tloma’s communal areas are very large and informal. The lounge has an interesting mix of functional furniture that flows from one room to the next, while the dining area is a sprawling space with hardwood tables and iron chairs. And all ingredients come from the farm itself. The lodge looks out onto impressive views of the plantations, the Oldeani extinct volcano and the eastern wall of the Ngorongoro Crater. Tloma offers only the basics, but in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

There are 24 spacious, colonial farm-style cottages and 12 rooms in the main house. Interiors are minimal and uncomplicated, with tiled floors, white-washed walls, comfortable chairs and a coffee table. Four-poster beds with mosquito nets serve as a welcome comfort at the end of a hard day’s exploration. The private veranda is a great place to put your feet up and take in the views of the functioning farm and the distant Highlands.

The main activity of the area is, of course, a driven safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, topped off with a private lunch in the crater itself. One of the best ways to take in the little treasures of this emerald paradise, is on foot. Walking in the greater Ngorongoro Conservation area reveals beautiful scenery, incredible birdlife and even a waterfall, while a cultural walk with the local Maasai people will let you into the secrets of their ancient culture. Worn out? Relax with a soothing massage at the lodge.