Karatu Lodges
Karatu lies between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. From the accommodation you reach the gate quickly and descend into the crater early in the morning.
| Lodge | Location | Category | Rooms/tents | Own page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marera Valley near Karatu, about 30 minutes' drive to the Ngorongoro Gate |
Premium | 18 cottages with en-suite bathroom, 2 of which can be used as family suites | yes | |
Karatu, a few minutes' drive to the Lodoare Gate |
Exclusive | 20 suites (130 m² each) in private log-cabin-style cottages | yes | |
Near Karatu, about 35 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate |
Premium | 26 rooms in cottages, including three family suites | yes | |
Near Karatu, about 30 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate |
Premium | 24 rooms in separate cottages, incl. family cottages | yes | |
Hill in Rhotia near Karatu, on the edge of the Ngorongoro area |
Premium | 15 tented safari houses with en-suite bathroom | yes | |
Foresight Eco Lodge | Ganako/Tloma near Karatu at 1,650 m, about 25 km to the Ngorongoro Gate |
Classic | no | |
Kankari Lodge | Karatu, about 20 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate |
Premium | 8 rooms and 4 luxury tents | no |
The Retreat at Ngorongoro | Tloma, Karatu District, about 45 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park |
Premium | no | |
Kitela Lodge | Karatu, about 38 km to Lake Manyara |
Premium | no | |
Pembeni Rhotia | Rhotia Valley, Karatu |
Classic | no | |
The Manor at Ngorongoro | Shangri-La Arabica Coffee Estate near Karatu, next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
Exclusive | 18 suites in 9 cottages | no |
Baghayo Garden Suites | Coffee plantation near Karatu, halfway between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara |
Premium | 14 cottage suites, including 6 family suites | no |
Farm of Dreams Lodge | Karatu, southwestern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater |
Premium | 48 rooms, including 8 family rooms | no |
Marera Valley Lodge

- Marera Valley near Karatu, about 30 minutes' drive to the Ngorongoro Gate
- 18 cottages with en-suite bathroom, 2 of which can be used as family suites
Lodge in the Marera Valley near Karatu with cottages, restaurant, bar, lounge, garden and pool.
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

- Karatu, a few minutes' drive to the Lodoare Gate
- 20 suites (130 m² each) in private log-cabin-style cottages
Lodge on a wooded estate near Karatu with free-standing cottages, restaurant, bar, lounge and spa.
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

- Near Karatu, about 35 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate
- 26 rooms in cottages, including three family suites
Lodge near Karatu on the edge of a coffee plantation with chalets, restaurant, bar, lounge, garden and pool.
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

- Near Karatu, about 30 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate
- 24 rooms in separate cottages, incl. family cottages
Lodge near Karatu with bungalows, restaurant, bar, lounge, pool and views over the Marera Valley.
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

- Hill in Rhotia near Karatu, on the edge of the Ngorongoro area
- 15 tented safari houses with en-suite bathroom
Tented lodge on a hill in Rhotia near Karatu on the edge of the Ngorongoro area, not far from Lake Manyara National Park.
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Foresight Eco Lodge

- Ganako/Tloma near Karatu at 1,650 m, about 25 km to the Ngorongoro Gate
Eco lodge near Karatu with restaurant, bar, fire pit and room service, solar power and bungalows made of handmade mud bricks with palm leaf roofs.
Kankari Lodge

- Karatu, about 20 minutes to the Ngorongoro Gate
- 8 rooms and 4 luxury tents
Lodge in Karatu with rooms, restaurant, bar, lounge and garden, equally distant from Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Gate.
The Retreat at Ngorongoro

- Tloma, Karatu District, about 45 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park
Lodge in Tloma near Karatu with infinity pool, restaurant, bar, lounge and fishing lake on over 60 acres with more than 40,000 native trees planted.
Kitela Lodge

- Karatu, about 38 km to Lake Manyara
Lodge in Karatu with restaurant, heated outdoor pool, spa and bar, colonial style on a working farm.
Pembeni Rhotia

- Rhotia Valley, Karatu
Lodge in the Rhotia Valley near Karatu with pool, verandas with valley views, campfire and barbecue evenings.
The Manor at Ngorongoro

- Shangri-La Arabica Coffee Estate near Karatu, next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- 18 suites in 9 cottages
Manor house in Cape Dutch style on a coffee plantation near Karatu next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with pool, spa, sauna, steam bath and bar.
Baghayo Garden Suites

- Coffee plantation near Karatu, halfway between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
- 14 cottage suites, including 6 family suites
Lodge on a coffee plantation near Karatu with pool, spa, bar, lounge and fireplace in the living room, farm-to-table cuisine on family land for three generations.
Farm of Dreams Lodge

- Karatu, southwestern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater
- 48 rooms, including 8 family rooms
Lodge in Karatu on the southern slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater with pool, restaurant, bar, lounge and conference facilities, rooms with terrace to tropical gardens.
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