Highlights
What We Love
- Four-course dinners with fresh produce from the garden
- Enjoying fine wines from the carefully curated cellar
- Individually designed home-from-home suites
When To Visit
Peak Season: June to October
The weather is warm and dry as visitor numbers swell to take advantage of optimal game-viewing conditions
Green Season: November to December – annual short rains March to May – annual long rains
The lodge’s gardens are alive with around 140 species of colourful birds, and the mango and avocado trees bear fruit
Overview
The Plantation Lodge is in Karatu, a fertile area with easy access to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. It makes a homely owner-run stopover with large manicured gardens and rooms that are individually designed and laid out so no two are the same. Look out for lovebirds and weavers among the fruit trees and flowers.
Beyond the sparking pool, the wine cellar stocks top South African vintages as well as New World classics like Cloudy Bay from New Zealand – enjoy a glass or two with your four-course dinner. If you crave pampering after roughing it, treat yourself to a massage or a mani-pedi. The lodge is ideal for families and groups.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Wine cellar
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Safari shop
Standard Room Features
- Deck
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
Family Unit Features
- Two bedrooms
- One bathroom
- Deck
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
Garden House Features
- Four bedrooms
- Indoor fireplace
- Dining room
- Lounge
- Deck
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
Activities
- Birding