Key facts
| Location | Marera Valley near Karatu, about 30 minutes' drive to the Ngorongoro Gate |
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| Distance to gate and airstrip | around 20 km (30 minutes) to Lodoare Gate · around 17 km (20 minutes) to Lake Manyara Airstrip |
| Rooms | 18 cottages with en-suite bathroom, 2 of which can be used as family suites |
| Board | Full board |
| Facilities | Restaurant, bar, lounge, pool, garden, fireplace |
| Price level | € |
| Season | all year round |
Location and surroundings
Marera Valley Lodge lies just outside Karatu, nestled in the gentle hills of the Marera Valley. The surroundings are quiet, green and characterised by small farms, a clear contrast to the open savannah of the parks. It is around 20 kilometres to the Lodoare Gate of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a drive of about 30 minutes. From there you continue to the Ngorongoro Crater. Lake Manyara National Park is also within easy driving distance; you can reach the airstrip at the lake in around 20 minutes. After a day of game drives, the lodge is a peaceful retreat surrounded by greenery.
The lodge is in the Karatu area, a popular base for safaris through northern Tanzania. You can find more accommodation in this region on the Karatu lodges page.
Rooms and facilities
The 18 cottages are spread throughout the garden and offer plenty of space between them. Two of them can be used as family suites. Each cottage has a large bed, a private bathroom with a shower, a seating area and a veranda overlooking the greenery. In the main building you will find an open restaurant with a fireplace, a bar and a cosy lounge. The pool with its sunbathing area is in the garden and is ideal for a break between safari days. The entire property is well kept and set in a quiet location away from the main road.
Updated on October 12, 2026
