Bashay Rift Lodge is a small and exclusive property perched on top of Umbwe Hill in the heart of the coffee plantations of Bashay Village that offers comfortable accommodations and breathtaking views. Located just a 15-minute drive from the Ngorongoro Crater Park gate and close to Karatu, Bashay Rift Lodge is an ideal base for exploring the area.
Bashay Rift Lodge features a variety of accommodations, ranging from guest suites and cottages to family rooms and private houses, all of which have safari-style décor, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers (provided via solar panels) and flush toilets, and a warm and welcoming ambiance.
The Lodge also has a beautiful swimming pool (equipped with an eco-friendly water filtering system) and sundeck, as well as a pool house equipped with changing rooms, showers, and toilets. A cozy lounge, bar, and restaurant feature three large fireplaces and impressive terraces with stunning views of Lake Eyasi and Oldeani Mountain.
Bashay Rift Lodge is surrounded by the natural wilderness of the region with myriad local flowers, bushes, and trees, as well as wildlife such as bird, small mammals and antelope, which can be spotted from the terraces.