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Tanzania · Karatu · Country Lodge

Country Lodge Karatu

A charming country-style lodge on the edge of Karatu, among lush gardens and coffee-growing highlands – a peaceful, affordable base for the Ngorongoro Crater.

LocationKaratu, Tanzania
TypeCountry lodge
Rooms24 rooms in 12 cottages
Crater gateAbout 15 km
Meals on safariFull board
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

About the Lodge

Country Lodge Karatu is a charming country-style lodge on the outskirts of Karatu, part of the Bougainvillea group of lodges. Surrounded by lush gardens, coffee plantations and rolling highlands, it is a peaceful stopover for travellers exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and the Serengeti.

The lodge has 24 en-suite rooms in 12 double cottages, each with a private veranda and a fireplace for the cool Karatu evenings. Meals are farm-to-table, with much of the fresh produce grown on site. It offers warm Tanzanian hospitality and good value, and we are happy to add it to any of our Ngorongoro safaris.

Lodge Highlights

  • About 15 km from the Ngorongoro gate
  • Lush gardens and coffee-growing highlands
  • Cosy cottages with fireplaces and verandas
  • Farm-to-table dining
  • Swimming pool
  • Comfortable and good value

Location

Serengeti NPNgorongoro CraterLake ManyaraTarangire NPTANZANIAArushaCountry Lodge Karatu
  1. Country Lodge KaratuOutskirts of Karatu
  2. Ngorongoro CraterAbout 15 km to the conservation area gate
  3. Lake Manyara National ParkAbout 30 km away
  4. ArushaAbout 140 km, 2.5–3 hours by road
Accommodation

Rooms at the Lodge

Double
Up to 2 guests

Double Cottage Room

An en-suite cottage room with a double bed, private veranda and fireplace.

Twin
Up to 2 guests

Twin Cottage Room

The same cosy cottage room with two single beds, ideal for friends travelling together.

Family
Families & groups

Family Option

Travelling as a family? Both rooms of a double cottage can be booked together.

Facilities & Services

At the lodge

  • Swimming pool
  • Farm-to-table restaurant
  • Lounge bar
  • Fireplaces in the cottages
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Free parking

Good to know

  • 24 en-suite rooms in 12 double cottages
  • About 15 km to Ngorongoro, 30 km to Lake Manyara
  • About 140 km (2.5–3 hours) by road from Arusha
  • Full board on our safaris
  • Check-in / check-out: [times to confirm]
  • Booked as part of our Ngorongoro safaris
Stay here on safari
On request
Available on our Ngorongoro safaris
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  • Available on our Ngorongoro safaris
  • Tailor-made to your dates
  • KATO bonded member AS/771
  • Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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