Reviews of Farmhouse Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
14 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Farmhouse Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Plunge into the African atmosphere"
It is pretty close to the Ngorongoro crater (although not inside)." See all these reviews: 8n in Zanzibar; 6n in Tanzania
"Well-established and well managed Lodge"
Although everything was catered for it was more impersonal and our chalet a little 'tired'. Also a cuckoo was singing all night (both nights) and although you could hear it right through the camp nobody did anything about it." See all these reviews: 12n in Zanzibar; 8n in Tanzania
Black Rhino
3 sightings
Buffalo
4 sightings
Eland
2 sightings
Elephant
1 sighting
Hippo
1 sighting
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
2 sightings
Wildebeest
4 sightings
Zebra
4 sightings
"Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge review"
Really enjoyed staying here. the grounds are amazing and it was great to jump into the pool after a dusty game drive.
Food was great (buffet) and we enjoyed making up our own lunch boxes each day.
Rooms were huge and well appointed." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
"Fabulous setting on Coffee plantation"
A lovely pool if there is time to use it.
Rooms spacious and comfortable with water cooler/heater (slightly annoying as noisy), terrace with glass doors.
Great bird watching on the colourful flowers and trees." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"Ngorongoro farmhouse"
"Tranquil and very convenient"
The rooms are huge and we really appreciated the offer of a fire and hot water bottles in the bed as it was not that warm when we were there at the end of June.
The dining room and buffet was excellent and the quality of the food very high." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Hippo
Multiple sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
Multiple sightings
Striped Hyena
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge review"
"beautiful setting"
We were a little bit underwhelmed by the crater...an amazing location but once you are in it the viewing is not great - so I would check the season if you are interested in seeing rhinos etc as there is very little chance in August. We saw them from up on the rim through binoculars." See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya; 6n in Tanzania
"Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge review"
Don't particularly recommend the walk around the estate - more talk than walk." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
"Lovely setting, close to the crater"
The buffet style meals were perfectly acceptable and the freshly-cooked-before-your-eyes stir fry which was on offer on one of our two nights was very tasty. We thought the select-your-own sandwich lunch arrangement was very efficient too.
The rooms were large with pleasant terraces. The fact that the 'bungalows' are well spread out across the grounds is both an advantage (privacy/tranquility) and a disadvantage (it means a dark walk to/from the main building). We were quite happy with this and, though we had no need of them, the cosy armchairs in front of an open fire would have been quite appealing at a different time of year!
Oh - and the post-safari massage in the spa area was lovely!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
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