Reviews of Karatu Tented Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Rhotia Valley Road, Karatu, Tanzania
#9 of 21 hotels in Karatu
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 42 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
6.2
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Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Adriana
Bulgaria17 Reviews25 helpful votes10“So interesting and amazing place❤️”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect
This place is amazing, the feeling is like You are deep in the mountain. The staff are wonderful, smile and very interesting people. Except swimming pool have fireplace where we seat and speak late at the evening, was wonderful adventure🍀☀️😊 Thank You
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Beccie
United Kingdom21 Reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The staff are very very helpful and lovely. We really enjoyed our time here. The food was excellent too.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Laila
Norway17 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful tropical garden, great staff and food, very nice tents.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They had a nice fireplace in the restaurant. Had been nice if they lit it in chilly mornings and all afternoons as well.
The staff! They all went the extra mile to make sure, care and provide for us, on a personal an genious level. Such a service minded and professional staff. The tent was so clean and beautiful decorated. -Their pictures does not make this property justice. This was a well maintained, lush, and blooming tropical garden, with cosy lights and decorations, lovely seating areas and such a nice property. You cant tell from their dated photos, it is so different with all the gardening done there now. The food was just great. Lots to choose from, and very nice lunch boxes with deasent, fresh food. One of our best stays of our 7 stays in Tanzania.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Susan
Australia64 Reviews13 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Entrance to the property is difficult. At night it was impossible to see where the driveway began and in terrible condition. It needs grading and needs to be lit.
Nice rooms overlooking quite dense vegetation with lots of birds visiting. Friendly, helpful staff who were fantastic when trying to sort out a very dodgy car. Very well prepared food.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Asharti
Tanzania2 Reviews8.0“Comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice & clean tented cottage , clean beddings , warm water & nice delicious food.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Cathy
United Kingdom21 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Incredible!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything - best stay in Tanzania. Loveliest people, incredible food, were made to feel so much at home it was very difficult to leave.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: September 15, 2024
I
Switzerland7 Reviews8.0“Would love to go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Loved the welcome, the pool and the food. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Paul
Kenya4 Reviews9.0“Great Stay at Karatu”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think the breakfast can be improved a bit.
There are many good things I could write about this lodge. First of all the staff were very friendly - we arrived a bit late and the staff came to meet us at our car, helped us carry our luggage to our rooms. The rooms were very clean and well done, we had requested for a cot and for sure we found a nicely fitted one. The food was amazing - they serve both local and international cuisines. Also since you're likely to be going for a game drive every morning- they'll ak you if you need packed lunch. Even on the departure day, they packed for us take away lunch. The manager - Baraka was very kind and always ensured we were comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Pietro
Italy39 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is no accomodation for the guide. The shower had not a proper drain so there was a bit of flooding in the toilet.
Position, room, staff, food...all excellent!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Maria
Spain14 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing, everything was wonderful. There is really nothing negative or even to do a bit better, everything was excellent. Great job to everyone at Karatu lodge!
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%.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Cedric
France15 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect to.stay before or after a safari
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Trish
Ireland130 Reviews24 helpful votes10“On the way to the Serengeti you should definitely stop here!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I didn’t like … it was all fabulous!!
Everything!! The staff The decor of the tents The hot showers and fluffy towels Staff performing the Kilimanjaro song was brilliant
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 13, 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A great place to stay which really enhanced our safari experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very friendly and helpful staff and lovely home cooked food. A great location with beautiful views and comfortable tented lodges.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Cipher369
India9 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice tents on the slope of a mountain
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: May 29, 2023
Wiebe
Netherlands37 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pressure of water in shower was low
Food en location
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: November 4, 2022
Shaun
United Kingdom12 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“4 days”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Paid for my stay well in advance and on the second night the manager wanted to see my proof of payment whuch I gave. But affected the karma of the rest of the stay for me.
Evening meals fantastic. Pack lunch for our safaris were also good Log fire in the evening and board games 🎲 were special and gave it a primal feel. No mosquitos. Staff attentive and always left with a "karibou" and a smile.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Daniel
Australia11 Reviews7 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pool wasn't very clean. Laundry service was too expensive.
The food was nice and the staff were all extremely nice and friendly. The grounds were really nice and well kept with a nice pool.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Lynn
Singapore48 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
food
service
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 22, 2023
Adventurestz
United States40 Reviews13 helpful votes4.0“Poorly maintained and not a 4 star level property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The grounds are poorly maintained. Weeds, old tents. The place looked like a very shabby and run-down version of the pictures. I would not recommend this place for guests with high expectations.
The location is great. It's very close to the Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara National Park. Ataff were also very friendly and helpful. .
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: April 16, 2023
Maria
Portugal12 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“nice tented lodge; hopiytality of staff; close to parks;”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
reasonable distance to Ngorongoro and Tarnagire national park; nice staff; breakfast and lunch pack;
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Rajiv
Belgium73 Reviews13 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Mary
United States20 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Paul
Tanzania5 Reviews9.0“Cozy, beautiful, Enjoyed the Pool, amazing service, The Staff were Incredible.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: July 31, 2024
Duncan
United Kingdom121 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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