Bashay Rift Lodge

Bashay Rift Lodge is a characterful property set in the Karatu highlands overlooking the Great Rift Valley, offering 37 rooms and suites with a distinct 'Farm in Africa' ambiance. The lodge sits on a working coffee plantation, providing an authentic Tanzanian experience between Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara excursions. Bright, spacious rooms and cottages have been tastefully furnished with solid wood furniture, woven cotton linen, and local handicrafts. Some rooms feature terraces with breathtaking views over the valley or surrounding hills, and all rooms include huge en-suite facilities with double showers. Room types range from doubles and triples to family rooms with shared lounges and honeymoon suites. The spacious restaurant serves delicious cuisine with fresh ingredients from the lodge's own gardens, including their own coffee and honey from the plantation's hives. A smaller restaurant under a pergola serves traditional Tanzanian cuisine overlooking the infinity pool and Rift Valley. Guests can enjoy poolside massages, drinks at the main bar with its sweeping terrace, and panoramic views that stretch across the fertile valley.