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The Livingstone Suite adds a private jacuzzi deck, an infinity pool, and a living area with lounge, dining, bar, and kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stone main house contains the dining room, main lounge, spa, rim-flow pool, billiards room, conference room, and a children's activity room with an open fireplace outside beside the pool. Game drives go out to Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, including night drives in Lake Manyara National Park. On-site, guides lead bird walks, nature walks, and cycling routes through banana plantations to the Iraqw community villages nearby. A two-hour village walk in Mto wa Mbu, forty minutes away, covers local farms, schools, and the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lodge is a hundred and thirty kilometres from Arusha and forty-three kilometres from Lake Manyara Airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- plk-tmpl-cb 2026-07-31T09:42:13.018Z --\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808524861499,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/43611_2Fatm_46901.jpg?v=1784350821"},{"product_id":"ngorongoro-farm-house-15348","title":"Ngorongoro Farm House","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet on a five-hundred-acre coffee plantation beneath the Oldeani volcano, Ngorongoro Farm House sits four kilometres from the Lolduare entrance to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The farm was opened in 2003. Fifty-two rooms occupy cottage blocks arranged in three wings connected by pathways through gardens and coffee fields. Forty-eight standard rooms hold twin or double beds, a sitting area, and a private veranda overlooking the plantation or gardens. Three suites add separate lounge space. Family rooms link two self-contained rooms through a connecting door. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with shower, mosquito nets, and ceiling fans. The property runs on solar panels with generator backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main house holds a restaurant, lounge, and a large deck facing the volcano. Meals use vegetables grown in the organic garden year-round. You can walk the farm with a guide in the afternoon to see how the coffee plantation and vegetable plots operate. A coffee-roasting demonstration follows the tour. The property offers guided walks into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a ranger, ranging from two to four hours. Cultural visits to nearby villages can be arranged. A massage cabin, outdoor pool, and souvenir shop are on site. 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Queen or king beds appear in double and twin configurations; triple rooms and family cottages accommodate up to six guests. The Marera Restaurant serves dishes that draw on local ingredients and international technique; the chef adapts menus for dietary requirements given at arrival. A bar stocks local and international wines and spirits. The lounge and poolside terrace overlook the valley. Wi-Fi reaches the restaurant, bar, and lounge. The outdoor pool and spa occupy landscaped grounds within the property. Game drives depart for Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara in four-wheel-drive vehicles with ranger guides. Hot-air balloon safaris lift over the Serengeti at sunrise and conclude with breakfast on the plains. Visits to Iraqw villages near Karatu and Maasai bomas inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can be arranged through the lodge. The Ngorongoro gate lies thirty minutes by road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43844546986043,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/ngorongoro-marera-mountain-view-lodge-hotel-karatu-tanzania-01.webp?v=1784798123"},{"product_id":"farm-house-valley-lodge-42992","title":"Farm House Valley Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuests walk the coffee plantation in late afternoon with a guide who explains how the organic farm operates year-round. Farm House Valley is a 30-room lodge set across a 500-acre working coffee estate in Karatu, five kilometres from the Lolduare entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Chalet-style ground-floor rooms open onto private terraces or balconies overlooking gardens and coffee fields; each includes an en-suite shower, mosquito nets, fan, and tea tray. Six interconnected family suites pair two rooms via a shared door. The main building sits under a thatched roof and holds the restaurant, lounge, and a large deck with views across the Rift Valley to the extinct Oldeani volcano. The kitchen sources dairy and vegetables from the farm's own production. Dinner moves to the terrace when weather allows. An outdoor pool lies within the grounds. Each evening a fire is lit in the central area; drinks and snacks are laid out before dinner. A massage cabin offers hour-and-a-half body treatments, head massage, manicure, and pedicure. The lodge lies 151 kilometres from Arusha via tarmac road, or 32 kilometres from Manyara Airstrip. 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Two-bedroom units measure 138 to 188 m² and include interconnected rooms, a shared lounge, and an oversized wooden deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main lodge areas include an infinity pool with views across the valley, a lakeside amphitheatre set into the forest, and Kipepeo Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a terrace or beside the fireplace. Much of the produce is grown on site in the fertile Karatu soil. The Nest Bar lounge overlooks the pool. A 1,500-metre jogging trail passes through upper and lower sections of the property. Guests fish or kayak on the man-made lake. The spa offers massages. A tennis court and conference facilities for one hundred people in theatre configuration are available. Ngorongoro Crater lies one hour by vehicle. Lake Manyara National Park is 45 minutes away. 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All rooms face either the plantation or the highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main building holds a restaurant divided into two sections, a lounge, and a terrace with views across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A swimming pool and massage treatment cabins sit within the grounds. The spa offers treatments including full-body massage, head massage, manicure, and pedicure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided afternoon walks lead through the coffee plantation and the organic vegetable farm. Cultural visits run to the Hadzabe and Datoga communities near Lake Eyasi and to the Iraqw. Full-day excursions descend into Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch; game drives cross the crater floor. Sundowner drinks are served at a viewpoint overlooking the conservation area. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Swahili. The lodge lies 151 kilometres from Arusha via the B144 road through Karatu — approximately two and a half hours. 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Ten of the double cottages hold a king bed and a queen, both under mosquito netting, with a dressing area, writing desk, and a bathroom fitted with a slipper tub and both indoor and outdoor showers. French doors open onto a private veranda facing the coffee fields and the forest beyond. Common areas gather around one large veranda overlooking the pool, taking in reception, lounge, bar, and dining room. It is a short drive to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, making the lodge a practical base for both. Guests can walk the plantation with a guide to see how the coffee is grown and processed on site. Wi-fi runs through the lodge, and a spa and small gift shop round out the property. 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