The Manor at Ngorongoro

The Manor at Ngorongoro is an elegant Elewana property set on a 1,500 acre Arabica coffee estate near Karatu, in the green farming highlands just outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Its Cape Dutch architecture gives it the feel of a grand country house, and accommodation is spread across the Manor House and a series of cottages, with dark wood furnishings, rich fabrics, fireplaces and private terraces looking out over the hills and coffee plantations. A swimming pool and massage treatments offer a chance to rest between excursions. The estate makes a refined base for a day trip into the Ngorongoro Crater, which lies to the north, at least an hour’s drive to the descent road, and for exploring Lake Manyara National Park. Closer to home you can ride horses through the Karatu countryside, walk or cycle on the estate, enjoy sundowners, take a coffee plantation tour and visit local villages. The Manor suits couples, honeymooners and families who appreciate space, style and a slower pace on a northern Tanzania circuit.