The Plantation Lodge is a country hotel located just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the village of Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Plantation Lodge is a great base from which to explore both Lake Manyara National Park and the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, a 30 minute drive from the lodge, whilst travelling on a privately guided road safari through northern Tanzania. The accommodation is extremely comfortable, without being overly luxurious, and the food and service is very good. The lodge has character and the grounds are very pleasant and offer somewhere relaxing to retreat back to after a busy day game viewing. Management and staff are friendly and efficient. Plantation Lodge is a great all round 4 star option and offers decent value for money.
ACCOMMODATION
Plantation Lodge caters for around 50 guests in 23 large, spacious rooms and suites located in various cottages set around the lovely gardens. Each of the 15 rooms and six suites are individually decorated and all have plumbed…
AREA & ACTIVITIES
The Ngorongoro Highlands sit on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley as it curves south-westwards from the desolate Lake Natron past Lake Manyara to the remote Lake Eyasi. These highlands are the remnants of…
Families
Plantation Lodge accepts children of all ages and their family rooms and suites are very suitable for families. However, it is worth noting that the day trip to Ngorongoro Crater is quite a long day in the vehicle for young children
Conservation & community
Plantation Lodge is run as a hotel-style property and doesn’t have any specific conservation and community projects beyond their natural support of the local community, mainly in terms of employment.
Location | Karatu Village, Ngorongoro Highlands |
Access | By road with private vehicle, nearly 3 hours from Arusha |
Open | Mid-May to mid-April |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Safari lodge |
Focus | Big game / Crater experience |
Children | No age restriction |
Activities | Game drives by private vehicle into Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara; guided walks from lodge |
Vehicles | All guests arrive with private vehicle and guide |
Off-road Driving | No |
Number of Rooms | 23 rooms and suites (including 1 family room and 1 family suite) |
Family Accommodation | 1 two bedroomed family room / 1 two bedroomed family suite / 1 four bedroomed Garden House |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Plumbed shower / Bath (in some rooms and suites) |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Electric / Solar / Generator |
Hairdryer | Provided in room |
Heating/Cooling | Standing fans / Wood burning stoves in suites |
Room Safe | Yes |
Laundry Service | Complimentary in booked suites only |
Communication in room | No |
Wi-Fi | Throughout (slow) |
Mobile Reception | Yes (limited) |
Swimming | Communal |
Wellness | Massage |
Dining Style | Restaurant for residents only |
Drinks Included | House drinks in booked suites only |
Credit Cards | Visa and Mastercard |