Standard Room
Individually designed garden rooms; amenities and dimensions vary.
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Lodge · Karatu / Ngorongoro highlands, Tanzania
THE PLANTATION LODGE
Near Karatu, Tanzania, outside Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Photographs illustrate the property; rooms and views can differ.
A PLACE IN YOUR JOURNEY
A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK.
A PLACE TO PAUSE.
The Plantation Lodge is a garden-based property near Karatu, outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Its individually arranged rooms and suites make it a flexible stop on a northern Tanzania safari, with time to enjoy the grounds as well as travel onwards to the parks. The setting suits guests who prefer a settled lodge atmosphere between wildlife outings.
Accommodation ranges from standard rooms and named suites to family arrangements with two bedrooms. The Garden House offers four double bedrooms and shared living and dining areas across two floors. Each option has its own layout, so choosing a category is only the first step.
The restaurant, bar and pool provide places to unwind, while massage treatments and garden walks offer another pace after time in a vehicle. Meals draw on produce grown locally or on the property, according to the lodge’s information. For a tailored stay, establish the board basis, transfers and park arrangements alongside the chosen room, leaving space in the schedule to enjoy the lodge itself.
SettingKaratu / Ngorongoro highlands, Tanzania
Stay styleLodge
CountryTanzania
YOUR OWN LITTLE WORLD
ROOMS & SUITES
A closer look at the room styles described by the property.
Family Unit Bamboo
Two bedrooms; children’s bedroom has twin beds
Garden House
Two floors, shared lounge and dining room. Four double bedrooms
Family Suite Farm House
Free-standing house with shared lounge/dining area. Two bedrooms, each with own bathroom
Jacaranda Suite
more secluded setting.
Coffee House Suites
shared terrace and individual bedrooms/verandas.
Heliconia Suite
Bedroom and separate living space with additional bed.
Oldupai Suite
Fireplace lounge and private terrace; minibar listed.
Eucalyptus Suite
Bedroom, garden-facing terrace and entrance seating area.
Zanzibar Suite
Coastal-inspired furnishings.
Garden setting, pool, bar and shared guest spacesWi-Fi, laundry, souvenir shop and massage services listed
A SENSE OF PLACE
THE SETTING
Near Karatu, Tanzania, outside Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Karatu / Ngorongoro highlands, Tanzania, Tanzania. Explore the destination to see how this stay could sit within a wider Nobu journey.
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GOOD TO KNOW
- Family units advertised.
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Room descriptions and amenities are an editorial selection. Visit the property’s website. Nobu confirms current details, rates and availability when planning your journey.
Photographs illustrate the property and its setting; individual rooms and current conditions can differ.
A JOURNEY MADE AROUND YOU
THE RIGHT STAY.
YOUR KIND OF JOURNEY.
A place catches your eye. A conversation connects the rest.