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At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a patio with a garden view. At Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari each room includes a private bathroom and bed linen.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and European cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

The entirety of the lodge is situated on a hill side with immaculate views of the Ngorogoro forest and surrounding areas. Everyone who works on the property is extremely kind and gracious, and helpful in anyway, you could ask for. The food prepared for all meals was delicious, and they even made us lunches for our safari. Everything was exactly as described and I cannot recommend this place enough, I hope to come back one day.

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9.2
Wonderful
146 reviews
Price from
$71.20
per night

Located on a 15-acre operational farm, Tanzanice Farm Lodge offers accommodation within 4 km of the town of Karatu. The Lodoare Gate into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is 12 km from the property.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hot shower. Bed linen is featured.

It is a great place. Feeling like at Home. Family Buisness. Great Food, All clean and quite. Great place to stay and to relax

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9.1
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$92.34
per night

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with pool view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Heart and Soul Lodge also boast a mountain view. At the accommodation, the rooms are fitted with a seating area.

Location, new scheme, clean, great cook, flexible attitude with family matters

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9.1
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Located in Karatu, The Retreat at Ngorongoro provides accommodation with free WiFi. Complimentary private parking is available on site.

Ngorongoro Conservation Payment Authority is 5 km from the accommodation, while Macho Ya Tanzania (Safari and tour operators) is 5 km away.

The property was exceptional with amazing landscaping, facilities and five star hospitality. The staff were warm and welcoming. I will not hesitate to recommend The Retreat to anyone who is visiting Karatu or Ngorongoro Crater.

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9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$490
per night

Pembeni Rhotia features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Karatu.

The nearest airport is Lake Manyara, 26 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The location is secluded and very quiet on the top of a hill in a forest. I had a great and peacful night sleep with the sound of the rain and birds early morning. No mosquitoes or biting bugs. The view from my tent was beautiful especially at sunset. Tents are very clean and good size. Air is clean. staff are very helpful and friendly. Thanks to Abbas for taking care of all my needs during my stay. Meals prepared by the local chef are delicious and satisfying. I highly recommend to stay here if you are planning for safari in either Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire national park or lake manyara (however Serengete is far way). I had a good internet connection in the tent. I recommend going for the ones closer to the reception (number 1-4) if you want to receive internet connection in your tent. Thanks for the great stay at Rhotia. Definitely staying here next time I visit Tanzania :)

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9.3
Wonderful
27 reviews

Karatu Tented Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Karatu. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a tour desk and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

We loved everything, the facilities are super nice, the food absolutely great, incredibly friendly staff and Baraka went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Exceeded my expectations in every way, I recommend 100%.

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8.4
Very Good
121 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Providing mountain views, Karatu safari camp Lodge in Karatu provides accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a car rental service.

The staff was very attentive and professional. the facility is very nice with well appointed individual chalets. Beds are comfortable with mosquito netting.

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8.8
Excellent
140 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

With mountain views, Africa Safari Karatu is located in Karatu and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

This property are amazing, very beautiful, staff are amazing

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8.7
Excellent
94 reviews
Price from
$48.83
per night

Boasting accommodation with a terrace, Sonofjohnhomestay is set in Karatu. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge. Guests can make use of a bar.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Really nice vibe. The rooms are a good size. A couple of good area to relax in the garden compound. Note, is located in a traditional village just outside of town. This is a plus but you need to have your own transport or take a taxi there

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8.1
Very Good
22 reviews
Price from
$9.90
per night

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Karatu. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available and the hotel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

the peace and atmosphere as well as location and care from staff

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8.7
Excellent
63 reviews
Price from
$230
per night

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  • Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 146 reviews

    Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari is located in Karatu and features a garden. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

    Nice staff, specially our game drive guide/driver (Francis) who is very experienced

  • Tanzanice Farm Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews

    Located on a 15-acre operational farm, Tanzanice Farm Lodge offers accommodations within 2.5 mi of the town of Karatu.

    great location , very scenic, super clean and really good food

  • Heart and Soul Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 31 reviews

    Heart and Soul Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Karatu. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    High security for food especially water and vegetables

  • Karatu Tented Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 121 reviews

    Karatu Tented Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Karatu. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a tour desk and free WiFi.

    Tout! Gentillesse disponibilités pour vous satisfaire calme

  • Karatu safari camp Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 140 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Karatu safari camp Lodge in Karatu provides accommodations, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    It’s amazing place to come with family and enjoy the nature

  • Africa Safari Karatu
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 94 reviews

    With mountain views, Africa Safari Karatu is located in Karatu and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

    Modern, big bathroom. On the hilltop with a good view.

  • Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 reviews

    Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Karatu. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Tolle Zimmer, viel Platz .. etwas dunkel. Großer Pool.

  • Lilac Hideaway
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 34 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Lilac Hideaway provides accommodations in Karatu. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    Large appartement, Confortable and quiet. Only sound of birds.

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  • Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 6 reviews

    Ngorongoro Villa and Restaurant in Karatu provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

  • NGORONGORO CORRIDOR LODGE Karatu

    Providing garden views, NGORONGORO CORRIDOR LODGE Karatu in Karatu provides accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

  • Patamu Restaurant & Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews

    With garden views, Patamu Restaurant & Lodge is located in Karatu and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

  • Perigrin Rest House
    Budget options available
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Perigrin Rest House has free bikes, garden, a terrace and bar in Karatu. This 2-star hotel offers a tour desk.

  • Lilac Elevate Inn
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Karatu, Lilac Elevate Inn features a bar. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

    Sehr nettes hilfsbereit, zuvorkommend, Hilfe bei den Organisationen für Safaris.

  • Pembeni Rhotia
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 27 reviews

    Pembeni Rhotia features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Karatu. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and bathrobes.

    מקום ואנשים מדהימים! תודה מיוחדת לעבאס שהיה שם לכל שאלה או בעיה

  • Sonofjohnhomestay
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews

    Offering a garden, Sonofjohnhomestay offers accommodations in Karatu. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge. Guests can use a terrace.

    Friendly owner Very flexible Very affordable for the location

  • Unique Homestays B
    Budget options available

    Offering a garden, Unique Homestays B provides accommodations in Karatu. This apartment offers free private parking and free Wifi.

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  • NJIAPANDA TENTED LODGE
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    With mountain views, NJIAPANDA TENTED LODGE is located in Karatu and has a restaurant, room service, bar and garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

  • Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Karatu, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Glorious location, great food, loved the entertainment at night

  • Octagon Lodge
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Octagon Lodge is located in Karatu. Free WiFi access is available in this chalet. The accommodations will provide you with a balcony and a seating area.

    lieve mensen prachtige locatie, vuurtje buiten savonds en mooie schone luxe tenten, warm water voor douche aanwezig

  • Beautiful & Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartment in Karatu
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden, Beautiful & Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartment in Karatu provides accommodations in Karatu. The property features free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment.

  • Crater Forest Tented Lodge
    4.0
    Scored 4.0
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1 review

    Located in Karatu, 26 miles from Ngorongoro Crater, Crater Forest Tented Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • UPENDO SAFARI LODGe

    Located in Karatu, UPENDO SAFARI LODGe offers 3-star accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • MACHAGE TOURS AND SAFARIS HOTEL

    MACHAGE TOURS AND SAFARIS HOTEL has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Karatu. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

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  • Avg. price/night: $68.70
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review
    didn't stay there as couldn't get in touch by phone or email after my stay was confirmed. I.e. didn't see the property even after looking for with taxi. I suggest booking.com to stop advertising this property since unapproachable.
    Zoran
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $113
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    Lovely stay, very nice team, nice pool and great location for starting your Ngorongoro Adventure!
    Lena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $113
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    Great hospitality and friendly staff. They were very helpful when we had any questions about the area or if we needed to book safari trips. We would greatly recommend a stay at this lovely place.
    M
    Matan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 34 reviews
    the staff was accommodating and friendly. As we arrived, we were greeted with generosity and hospitality. we had a fun and relaxing time at this lovely accommodation.
    M
    Matan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $65.10
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 94 reviews
    Stayed with my 2year old daughter & husband. Wow, from spectacular views to comfort and the food was just 10/10...
    Fahima
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $65.10
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 94 reviews
    - The view! - Big room, lovely furnished - Very friendly I whish we could have stayed longer
    Lena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $180
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 121 reviews
    We loved everything, the facilities are super nice, the food absolutely great, incredibly friendly staff and Baraka went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Exceeded my expectations in every way, I recommend 100%.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $113
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 123 reviews
    Staff - Olivia and all other staff members were amazing. They were always ready help. Accommodation - Both houses are very well maintained, spacious and comfortable. The long dinning table fitted our entire family of 16 people. Swimming pool - very clean and there is greenery all around. Very beautiful.
    Sandeep
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 146 reviews
    Our stay at Foresight was memorable. We enjoyed the lodge facilities and the service, the staff members are passionate and caring, they made us feel at home since our arrival. We already look forward to come back and experience again the comfort of the accommodation and beauty of nature surrounding the lodge.
    Silvia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $385
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 reviews
    This place is amazing. Great accommodation, nice food and super friendly staff that made our stay absolutely perfect. Perfect location close to Lake Manyara, Arusha and Ngorongoro.
    Torunn
    Family with young children