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Surrounded by beautiful gardens and vast coffee plantations, the Plantation Lodge is a stylish and private retreat situated close to the town of Karatu in Tanzania. An ideal place to rest and relax, the lodge welcomes both romantics and families to enjoy its beautiful setting and many activities. Parents and children alike will enjoy trips into the bush in the company of a knowledgeable guide or a visit to the coffee plantations to learn all about this active trade.

The convenient location of Plantation Lodge will also allow you to explore nearby attractions, such as Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and the Empakaai & Olmoti Crater. Experience a cultural visit to Lake Eyasi to learn more about the ancient hunter-gatherer tribe - the Hadzabe.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Runner up at the Good Safari Awards 2011 for the Best Plantation Lodge

highlights

  • Close proximity to Ngorongoro Crater
  • Very relaxed feel - cool & shady lawns
  • Various room types around the tropical gardens
  • Healthy, tasty meals from home grown fruit & vegetables
  • Visit one of the surrounding coffee plantations 
  • Village visits to the bustling village of Karatu

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Facilities

The large pool at the bottom end of the garden overlooks the valley below and offers an ideal place in which to cool off after a day out in the sun or simply relax on a lounger.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar
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    Beauty or wellness therapist
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    Restaurant
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    Internet facilities
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    Laundry service
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    Wi-fi available

Dining

Tuck into a range of European specialties or try something new with the many exotic dishes at Plantation Lodge.

Meals are prepared using fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden, and are accompanied by your choice of exquisite South African wines.

The group house has a large dining room, offering a wonderful social atmosphere in which to enjoy your dinners. Alternatively, choose to enjoy a romantic, private dinner by candle light.

Standard Room

Each of the 16 double rooms at the Plantation Lodge has its own unique style. African safari antiques and Tanzanian arts and crafts decorate the rooms, while modern amenities ensure that you’ll have a comfortable stay. Six rooms can be converted into triple rooms as these rooms offer more than enough space for an extra bed.

The rooms are distributed throughout the flowering garden, some with verandas and direct access to the garden, and others purely boasting a spacious and tranquil place in which to relax and unwind.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Mosquito net

Other Room Types

The Honeymoon Suite at Plantation Lodge is situated apart from the other rooms, offering romantics even more privacy. The rooms feature a cosy fireplace, terrace and special shower & Jacuzzi bath - highly recommended for a romantic night.

The group house lies further down the garden and offers an ideal place for a family or a group of friends. It features four double suites, all of which are en suite, as well as a large dining room. Facilities are also available for younger children.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Cultural tour
  • Day tours
  • Local village visits
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $225 Half Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • We were sad to leave the Plantation Lodge. It is a fabulous place with great service and is really top class.

    Roland Watura, April 2012

  • Plantation Lodge took it to another level and lunching in the garden when we arrived was another special and memorable touch. The venue and decor was first class and we loved every second. We even wandered round the garden with the head gardener who showed us where all the food is grown. The owners were warm and friendly and I loved the wine cellar!

    Anthony Williams, September 2010

  • Plantation Lodge - second time there and even better and it is so well run. We would definitely go back.

    Donna Halow, June 2010

  • What a great place!!! The service that we had in Tanzania / Kenya was very good, but here the service is off the chart. The people really go out of their way to make you feel at home. The lodge was beautiful, very well decorated with a lot of taste, without being presumptuous. The food was just fabulous. We really would like to have spent more time there. The decor, the setting and the friendly very attentive people made it feel like something out of a dream. Thank you for getting us into this beautiful lodge.

    Phil Hand, October 2008

  • Plantation Lodge was a real pleasant surprise. This is a real oasis with beautiful gardens and accommodations. It has a great hilltop setting overlooking the farming valleys around it. The lodge was very comfortable and the food and service was great. With the pretty pool it is a good place to recharge your batteries and relax between Land Rover trips. The nearby town of Karatu is very interesting. We woke up one morning to a noisy Turkey Gobbler outside our door.

    Donald Peele, July 2008

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Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Product Manager

"Plantation Lodge has a fabulous laid-back atmosphere, and the lush garden setting and spacious rooms really add to the feeling of calm and serenity."

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We were sad to leave the Plantation Lodge. It is a fabulous place with great service and is really top class.

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