In the proximity of Karatu town, next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, guests will find The Retreat at Ngorongoro. Here, amongst thousands of trees, a little rural oasis awaits discovery. Numerous bird species, and small mammals too, occupy the same space as our retreat!
For those touring the Northern Circuit, exploring Ngorongoro Crater, or the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park or Lake Eyasi, The Retreat at Ngorongoro is a superbly located choice, with every comfort thrown in to give you a great stay.
The smartly decorated cottages at The Retreat at Ngorongoro are offered as single, double, twin, two-bedroom villas or interconnecting (sleeps up to 6 people).
In-room facilities include a safe, coffee-making facility, fireplace, hair dryer, ensuite bathroom, mosquito net, door/window screens, and free Wi-fi. A private deck lets you enjoy the outdoors.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro’s Kipepeo Restaurant uses fresh fruit and vegetables from its garden to ensure top-quality meals. The honey is from the local bees, and the coffee is roasted on-site.
Items such as jams and juices are all homemade too. Milk and eggs are all locally sourced. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
24h-Electricity, Baby cot, Balcony, Bathroom, Bedside lamps, Chair, Chalet, Clothes rack, Deluxe room, Digital safe, Double room, Dressing table, Extra bed, Family rooms, Fan, Flushable en-suite toilet, Hand towel, Indoor room seating area, Insect repellant, Interconnected rooms, Luggage stand, Outdoor room seating area, Single room, Suite, Toiletries, Torch, Towels, Triple rooms, Twin room, Umbrella, Wake-up call, Wardrobe with hangers, Water bottles, Whistle, Wi-Fi, Writing Desk
À la carte, Alcoholic drinks, Bar, Buffet, Cake, Champagne, Full board, Indoor dining area, Kid meals, Minibar, Outdoor dining area, Packed lunchboxes, Picnic area, Pool bar, Restaurant, Tea and Coffee maker, Wine
Daily housekeeping, Hand wash, Laundry, Sanitizing, Shoe cleaning, Sun-Dried
24-Hour security, Digital safe, Escort guards, Fire extinguishers, Maasai security guards, Radio call, Torch
Balcony, Coffee plantation views, Forest view, Garden, Garden view, Landscape view, Mountain views, Nearby coffee plantation, Nearby forest, Sun deck, Sunrise view, Sunset view, Swimming pool, Wildlife View
Cash payment, Credit card payment, Currency exchange, Gym, Wi-Fi
The Retreat at Ngorongoro is situated on the outskirts of the town of Karatu, midway between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The Retreat at Ngorongoro is around 2 ½ hours from Arusha by vehicle. If you prefer, you can take an internal flight from either Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport to the Lake Manyara Airstrip, from where it is a 30-minute drive to Pamoja Farm Lodge.
Some of the retreat’s key features are the beautiful, spacious cottages, convenient location, gorgeous gardens, peaceful ambiance, many resident bird species, and great fresh produce from the lodge’s gardens.
Guests can check in from 11.00 hours and must check out by 11.00 hours.
A laundry service is available at extra cost.
Guests can choose from single, double, twin, interconnecting rooms or two-bed villas.
Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at The Retreat at Ngorongoro and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too.
Yes, The Retreat at Ngorongoro welcomes those traveling in family groups.
Free Wi-fi is available throughout The Retreat at Ngorongoro.
With advance notice, The Retreat at Ngorongoro can cater to most dietary requirements.
Yes, the rooms have mosquito nets. We advise you also to bring your mosquito repellent.
Yes, The Retreat at Ngorongoro provides hot water for showers.
Credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) are accepted but with a surcharge.
Yes, we have a TV room.
Yes, we provide hairdryers.
Yes, the following can be arranged, some at extra cost:
Orchard and garden walk, mountain or quad biking, spa, keep-fit, walking safaris, cultural visit/tour.
Yes, it is convenient for Ngorongoro (25 minutes), Lake Manyara (25 minutes), Tarangire (40 minutes), and Serengeti (3 ½ hours). Also, Lake Eyasi is 90 minutes away.
Activities available, some at extra cost, include: a walking safari to the Endoro falls & the elephant caves; The Retreat walk (including orchard, veggie garden, coffee farm, gardens, etc.); Iraqw tribe cultural tour; quad biking; mountain biking; swimming; spa visit; birdwatching, Day trips to nearby national parks can also be organized.
There is a children’s play area, a swimming pool (infinity & children’s pool), a gym, nature walks, vegetable/fruit/coffee picking, a pool table, and board games. Cycling and quad biking are available at an extra cost.
Of course, please ask us for the cost of transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport, Arusha city, Lake Manyara Airstrip, and Ngorongoro.
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