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Karatu Tented Lodge

Rhotia, Karatu

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5.0/5

FantasticFrom 5 reviews

5.0/528 Sep 2025

Michael • Couple Trip

Supremely clean, extremely well- appointed rooms/tents, the food was superb and the staff beyond friendy and professional! Specifically wanted to mention nBaraka who helped us with rental car issues and advocated for us constantly. Also he was instrumental in helping us get our permits for Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. As well, Mariam was the kindest person- always greeting us with a smile and going out of her way to help us with any need. The cuisine was five star! Throughout our stay, we were treated like family! Would absolutely recommend the lodge with it hesitation!!

5.0/520 Nov 2024

HYUNG SUK • Couple Trip

This place was a special place for us. The team at Karatu really were special who did out of their way to provide for us when there were issues, and when the first room seemed to have issues (shower drainage, bee hive on the roof, urine smell) they quickly changed the room to a better closer room, and always were helpful in arranging or finding different solutions for transportation issues etc. The place is located 2 hours from Arusha, and around 30 mins from the main gate for Ngorongoro crater. It's right by the main road, so it's not hard to be dropped off or be picked up. However it has no main signage outside so it can be missed when arriving at night. The staff were really welcoming even though we arrived past 2100 the first night. The assistant manager Nassary and staff Christina were really the stars of the show for us. From our entire 2 weeks Kenya-Tanzania-Zanzibar trip, Karatu stands out from a peaceful quiet place we still talk about. The food isn't stellar, and the quality isn't anything to write home about, but they provide basic necessities and do make sure that you get your lunch boxes (even providing for drivers etc). and breakfasts if you leave early for a tour etc. There are equipment issues, the tent window velcro is old so some rooms will have issues of completely seal, or the shower booth is placed on wooden planks, making drainage hard. However, for the price. The place is a steal. Safari beer and liquor is cheap here (USD 3) compared to other hotels!

5.0/525 Oct 2024

Anas • Family Trip

Friendly staff and beautiful place to stay

5.0/522 Oct 2023

Charles • Family Trip

It's a cosy place and its convenient to access the lodge, as it just off the main road. They are also very eco aware and do their best to upcycle things. The staff, in particular Marcus, was fantastic at ensuring that we had everything we needed. The lunchbox we better than average and it was good value for money.

5.0/56 Aug 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

We had a hard time finding the lodge. Apparently it is a new place and even the other lodges didn't know about it. When we did the booking the map showed the lodge in Karatu. The address in the confirmation was in Karatu. Google maps showed the lodge in Karatu, (where the Flamingo lodge was). Even the name is Karatu tented lodge. But the lodge was somewhere else. Further down the road. Didn't have a sign outside! I hope the location problem is solved in the Expedia system. The above was Expedia problem. When we arrived they greeted us with such joy we forgot all the problems we had. Great people. We had a very nice dinner and very nice breakfast with a nice view. The premises is very nice. The tent needs a bit improvement. It was a cold night and inside the tent was a bit cold too. I do recommend the place. If we go back we will definitely stay again.

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Parking

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Picnic Area

Garden

Pool Umbrellas

Public Facilities

Library

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Multilingual Staff

Other Facilities

Smoking Area

Food & Drinks

Continental Breakfast

Info

No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha, TZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in12:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About Karatu Tented Lodge

Karatu Tented Lodge Location
This lodge is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lake Manyara National Park and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Lake Manyara.

Karatu Tented Lodge Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Karatu Tented Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 - Fri, 07 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children