Ngorongoro, TanzaniaTloma
Gibb's Farm
Historic coffee farmhouse
Historic coffee farmhouse
The estate functions as a working coffee farm, with morning crop walks, fresh garden meals, and nightcaps around an outdoor firepit.
“Both also have swimming pools—a fantastic way for kiddos to spend time in between game drives.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1929 German colonial farmhouse with original timber beams, stone floors, and fireplaces.
Notable
Estate coffee walks accompany meals harvested daily from the surrounding organic gardens.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Eastern and Southern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
this farmhouse on the wooded slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater overflows with history and character.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ngorongoro Crater's forested outer slopes border the grounds, and the rural farming village of Tloma sits just down the road.
1 of 4
The rooms
Each cottage has an open fireplace and an outdoor shower, with wraparound windows looking out across the coffee bushes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The lap pool sits on a stone terrace edged with terra-cotta planters, looking out over forested coffee slopes.
Spa and yoga
A timber deck overlooks the valley for yoga. Massages with heated herb parcels take place on private cottage verandas.
At the table
Tables sit under timber pergolas on terraces facing the valley. The kitchen bakes its own bread and roasts estate coffee.
How it began
James Gibb bought the neglected 1929 German coffee plantation in 1948, and his wife Margaret cultivated the expansive organic gardens.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.