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Plantation Lodge

Karatu, Tanzania

Plantation Lodge

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Is the Plantation Lodge for Me?

Like a green oasis, Plantation Lodge rests on the soft, red-brown hills amidst the vastness and silence of East Africa.

The individually furnished rooms and suites melting harmoniously into the flowering garden offer comfort and relaxation.

Everywhere you look, you can see and even feel the personal atmosphere of this owner-run lodge with furnishings that were selected with great attention to detail.

Plantation Lodge’s cordial service leaves no wish unfulfilled.

The lodge’s location promises maximum safari enjoyment: a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a short hop from the Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks, and just a short journey from the Serengeti …

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"A Truly Seamless African Adventure Adelle from Discover Africa was exceptional from beginning to end. She was knowledgeable, responsive and always prompt. She created an excellent itinerary with a perfect schedule, wonderful lodges and seamlessly coordin..."

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