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Gibb's Farm

Rift Valley, Karatu, Tanzania
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los angeles
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The rooms at Gibbs farms are beautiful suites. The bathroom alone is the size of an average hotel room, and has a wonderful shower and a tub, in addition to the outdoor shower. There's a vernda overlooking the vegetable garden, with amazing views. The food - all three meals - was excellent. All the produce is grown on the premises,... More

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Ormond Beach
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Spent 3 nights basking in the luxury of a posh cabin complete with nightly fires in the fireplace! What a joy to have comfortable beds with all of the amenities in the middle of our safari experience. The food was second to none sourced from their own farm(let). The locally grown and roasted coffee was superb. We enjoyed the 'cultural... More

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Dublin ire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We stayed here as part of our Honeymoon in 2009. We stayed here and in the Manor and both were fantastic places but very different. We would highly recommend staying here, the staff were excellent and the coffee they make on the farm is a real treat and the fires in the bedrooms. All in all, top quality and worth... More

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Hong Kong
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

If the same property, people and view were transported to say the Europe or the US: I am very sure we wouldn't have been able to afford it as it would be one of the most luxurious properties EVER! Being in the heart of Tanzania Northern Circuit, 25 minutes from Ngorongoro crater; this was just the break we were looking... More

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Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Our family of three stayed at Gibbs Farm in March for 2 nights as an R&R stop in the middle of our northern circuit safari, and it was a lovely place to spend a little downtime. The original farmhouse was built by a German farmer in the early 1900s, and after WWII was purchased by Major James and Margaret Gibbs... More

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San Diego
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We stayed here to regroup after a Kili climb and before the start of our safari. This was just what the doctor ordered. The rooms were wonderful and the staff attentive and caring. We wanted for nothing! Birding was very good here. The outdoor shower was heaven, and an evening soak in the extra large tub was great while watching... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

This is my first review on Trip Advisor so it goes to show how strongly I wanted to give compliments for Gibbs farm! My husband and I stayed 2 nights there on our 2 week honeymoon doing the usual northern safari circuit. We had such a relaxing time and I wish I could have stayed much longer! Food: Excellent! Gibbs... More

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Sanford, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Absolutely loved everything about Gibb's Farm. It is the a great retreat to rejuvenate after a safari. We stayed only one night but would definitely recommend two nights. We felt like we were staying in a friend's home rather than a commercial hotel. The food was the best on our Tanzania trip. We had one of the cottages, the Safari.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Gibbs Farm is a gorgeous hotel set amongst beautiful gardens with views across the countryside. We were only able to stay one night and would love to go back one day. We were in the library room which was great, way to big for the two of us and can sleep 4. As the name suggests, it was the farm... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I loved everything about Gibb's! We only had one night and a day there, but I was leaving wishing I'd had another to just relax on the beautiful property. The views are breathtaking and the flowers all around the property are amazing! The food was so wonderful, very fresh and a nice break from some of the previous meals we'd... More

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