Plantation Lodge | Ngorongoro Lodges

Introduction

Plantation Lodge, located a mere hop, skip and a jump away from the entrances of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Lake Manyara National Park. The lodge is that ideal base for travelers to explore the region without breaking the bank.

Attention to detail is everywhere in this owner-run lodge, from the personalized service to the decor and furnishing all the way through to friendly smiles of the staff.

7 acres of beautifully maintained gardens surround the lodge that was originally an old farmhouse dating back to the German colonial era around 1890.

Cuisine and Wine

All of the fruit and vegetables are grown on the premises or sourced from local farmers. The chefs and kitchen staff at Plantation Lodge are well known some of the freshest and tastiest meals of any lodge in the area.

Breakfasts are a combination of continental or full English
Lunchtime, yummy al fresco dishes are served indoor or outdoor depending on what the weather is up too.
Dinners are usually a four-course affair with a good selection of wine and beer on offer.

Facilities

Out by the swimming pool one can relax, read, swim or even dream under the African sun on one of the many loungers. The main viewing veranda is were one gets that opportunity at the end of a long day of activities to sit back and relax while watching the setting sun.

A highlight of the lodge are those large tropical gardens with manicured lawns, one can wonder these gardens all day - birdlife is really good.