Plantation Lodge very neatly tucked away on a coffee farm in the hills near to the town of Karatu, is inspired with charm and designed to provide comfort in the heart of the African bush. Sweeping hills with dense green vegetation make you want to stay forever. The decor is a European African theme and all rooms are decorated individually. Beautiful gardens allow you some time alone and away from it all. The lodge is basically a house that has been converted for guest accommodation. There are various little houses located around the gardens which guests stay in. One of the best features is a huge house which can accommodate groups or families. They have a spectacular pool at the bottom end of the garden which overlooks the valleys below and is a welcome relief on those scorching African summer days.

Location
Plantation Lodge is situated about 30 kms from the Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge’s location promises maximum safari enjoyment: a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a short hop from the Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks, and just a short journey from the Serengeti.

Accommodation
Plantation Lodge has a variety of rooms on offer. They range from Standard Rooms, Coffee House Suites, Zanzibar Suite, Jacaranda Suite, and Garden House.

Standard Rooms: - The lodge’s 16 rooms that are generously distributed throughout the flowering garden, some with verandas and direct access to the garden. Individuality is a major feature of Plantation Lodge, where each room has its own style, choice accessories and bouquets of fresh flowers from the garden that put the cherry on the cake. The lodge’s room-maids care conscientiously for the rooms and are happy to see to guests’ needs.

Coffee House Suites (Kent and Blue Mountain): – each of these suites is a work of art. They are stylish and comfortable. There is a fireplace, shared terrace, airy bedroom with its veranda and two sun beds, and spacious bathroom.

Jacaranda Suite: - This suite is referred to as the Honeymoon Suite, it lies somewhat apart from the other rooms. The views from here are particularly lovely: The windows in the fireplace room and in the bedroom offer spectacular views of the garden. The modern, very tastefully designed bathroom is highly inviting. Right next to the entrance is the terrace, a nice quiet spot for reading, writing postcards and relaxing amid glorious nature.

Garden House: - Garden House offers plenty of room: in four double bedrooms and in the rest of the house. Families and groups of friends can enjoy loads of room here in this two-story house. From the upper fireplace room with its lounge seating the stairs lead down into the heart of the house – the spacious dining room with its impressive table. The house’s interior is highly pleasing, the wooden veranda also offers spectacular views of the picturesque hills – it’s the best place to sit and sip a sundowner.

Restaurant
At Plantation Lodge all the produce is fresh as since they grow their own vegetables, salads, herbs and fruit. This means that the products from the kitchen are healthy, untreated and particularly tasty. In the restaurant guests are pampered every evening with a fine multicourse meal in a stylish, comfortable atmosphere. A good wine from the cellar rounds off the culinary pleasure.

At lunchtime you can enjoy dishes al fresco. They will happily serve you lunch or afternoon coffee and cake at one of the garden tables.

Bar
The bar is a well-frequented meeting place after an exciting day. Over a freshly mixed cocktail or a glass of wine you’ll soon find yourself taking part in the conversation. Meet other guests, to exchange African experiences and find valuable hints, or just enjoy your drink in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

The Pool
The pool with its view of the picturesque hills is the ideal place for a break. You can relax luxuriously on one of the comfortable sun beds. Read, swim, dream – time will just fly, and when the sun sinks blood red behind Mount Oldeani, this is the most romantic place for a sundowner.

Activities
A range of activities at the lodge and in the near vicinity offer you the chance to get to know the country and its people better and to explore the beauties of nature on foot:

• Bird watching in the garden of Plantation Lodge
• Visit to a coffee plantation
• Visit to a farm
• Massage

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