Gibb's Farm | The Safari Awards

The 2025 Safari Awards Winners Announced:  Best Safari Operator in Africa - Jack's Camp ........ Best Safari Experience in Africa -  Sirikoi ..........Best Safari Property Location in Africa - Greystoke Mahale..........Best Family Safari Experience in Africa - Sirikoi ..........Best Marine Safari Experience in Africa - Azura Benguerra ..........Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa - Cottars 1920's Camp .......... Best Safari Cuisine in Africa - Chem Chem .......... Most Romantic safari Property in Africa - Jack's Camp .......... Best Safari Spa in Africa - Royal Malewane .......... Best Riding Safari Operator in Africa - Ride Botswana .......... Best Mobile Safari Operator in Africa - Nomad Tanzania Mobile Safaris .......... Best Walking Safari Operator in Africa - Robin Pope Safaris .......... Best Value Safari Property in Africa - Flatdogs .......... Best New Safari Property in Africa - Onguma Camp Kala .......... Best Safari House/Villa in Africa - Mkombe's House Lamai .......... Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property in Africa - Grootbos Garden Lodge & Qorokwe Camp .......... Best Community Focused Safari Property in Africa - Singita Pamushana .......... Best Wildlife Conservation Organisation in Africa - Mara Elephant Project .......... Best African Tourism Board - Rwanda Tourism Development Board .......... 

Gibb's Farm

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Gibb's Farm

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WINNER BEST SAFARI HOTEL IN AFRICA & FINALIST BEST SAFARI CUISINE IN AFRICA

What's Special About Gibb's Farm

The estate embraces a warm and friendly community where the rhythm of farm life has restored the weary safari traveller for over 40 years, providing a welcome base from which to explore parks, wellness and culture. The African Living Spa will change your concept of restorative healing!

Safari Awards

Gibb’s Farm was nominated in the following categories: Best Safari Hotel in Africa (Winner)
Best Safari Cuisine in Africa (Finalist)

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Gibb’s Farm hugs the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and lies halfway between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Built in 1929, the Farmhouse has hardly changed, retaining the charm of a well looked after private house. Cosy living rooms and reading corners provide perfect refuge from a day on safari.

All you need to know

Intro

Gibb's Farm imparts a sense of well-being, tranquillity and history—deeply rooted in African culture and community—in a warm, rustic luxury environment. A peaceful sanctuary to rejuvenate the senses while on safari in Tanzania, the farm features cosy, well-appointed cottages, breath-taking scenery and wildlife and unique cultural activities that allow you to fully experience the rhythms and beauty of the farm, community and nature.

Highlights

The gentle and soothing ways of Gibb’s Farm offer a welcome retreat for the traveller on safari to Tanzania. You will discover an organic oasis, replete with natural beauty, healthful food and sustainable living. The oldest family owned and operated luxury lodge in Northern Tanzania, we are committed to the well-being of our guests, community and natural environment.

Need To Know

Gibb’s Farm is a true oasis, offering a luxurious, welcome retreat for a few days’ respite while on safari, an extended vacation or honeymoon getaway. Experience the warmth and gracious hospitality of our team, deeply rooted in East African culture and community, during your stay in one of our intimate and inviting cottages. Our historic farmhouse’s living room and dining areas, along with 21 beautifully decorated one and two bedroom guest cottages provide an elegant, comfortable home away from home.

Safaris

Guests can choose from a walking, hiking, 4x4 or mountain bike safari. Gibb's Farm is the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding national parks such as the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi. Enjoy day trips to the nearby national parks or simply step outside and explore the forested outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater on foot. 

Wildlife

Over 270 bird species can be seen in an incredibly varied and beautiful habitat, along with Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Spotted Hyena, Olive Baboon, Blue Monkey, Velvet Monkey, Dik Dik, Tree Hyrax, Water Buck, Bush Baby, Ground Squirrel, Leopard, Porcupine, Genet Cat, Banded Mongoose.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari House / Villa, Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms), Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms)
Average Stay

3 nights

Average Price

(per person per night unless otherwise stated) US$445 – US$580 Full Board.

Child Policy

A great place for families where children of all ages are welcome to relax,unwind and to partake in the numerous farm life acticvities.

0-6 years: Free of charge when sharing with parents (max 3 children per cottage)

7-16 years Sharing: Free accommodation when sharing with parents Max 3 children per cottage $ 70 per child per day for meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

7-16 years Own Cottage: 75% of the adult rate if in own cottage (for the first two children)
Additional children - a further 20% discount applies Max 5 children per cottage

17+ years Adult rates apply

Accommodation

Offering 21 cottages (1 bedroom) and 2 houses (2 bedrooms) - each featuring a unique theme and richly appointed with eucalyptus floors, hand-crafted furniture, seating area twin queen beds/one king bed, indoor bathtub, outdoor shower, hairdryer, in-room safe, fireplace and private verandah.

Accolades

2013 - 2018: Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards - voted in the top boutique hotels in Africa

2017 - 2018: Best Safari Lodge in Africa - Travel+Leisure World's Best Awards

2018: Best Cuisine (Highly Commended), Best Ecologically Responsible Property (Runner Up), Best Safari House (Runner Up), Best Value Safari Property (Runner Up) & Best Family Safari (Winner) for Tanzania in the Safari Awards

2019: Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards

Season

2020: Peak Season: 20 December to 15 January, 15 June to 31 August
          Shoulder Season: 16 January to 31 March 1 September to 31 October
          Green Season: 1 April to 14 June 1 November to 19 December

2021:  Peak Season: 1 Jan - 31 March & 1 June - 31 October & 16 - 31 December
           Green Season: 1 April - 31 May & 1 Nov - 15 Dec

 

 

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari House / Villa Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms) Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms)

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