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Karatu Tented Lodge

3.5 star property

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Interior
Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets
Exterior
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha
  • Place, Karatu Playground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Manyara National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Lake Manyara National Park

Karatu Tented Lodge places you 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Lake Manyara National Park. This 20-room, 3.5-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 17 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 19 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patamu lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ol Mesera - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Karatu Tented Lodge

Guests of Karatu Tented Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 150 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden.
Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Desks are also included.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: noon—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Karatu Tented Lodge Lodge
Karatu Tented Lodge Lake Manyara National Park
Karatu Tented Lodge Lodge Lake Manyara National Park

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site at Karatu Tented Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Karatu Tented Lodge?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karatu Tented Lodge on Jul 1, 2026 start from $486, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Karatu Tented Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Karatu Tented Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Karatu Tented Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Karatu Tented Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Karatu Tented Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Karatu Tented Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Karatu Tented Lodge serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Karatu Tented Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Karatu Tented Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Karatu Tented Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Karatu Tented Lodge?

The closest major airport to Karatu Tented Lodge is Lake Manyara (LKY), which is 6.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Karatu Tented Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Karatu Tented Lodge that offer a balcony.

Karatu Tented Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HYUNG SUK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Unexpected Paradise in Harsh Arusha.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023