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Karatu Tented Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers find natural serenity at Karatu Tented Lodge near Lake Manyara National Park, where an outdoor pool, restaurant, and peaceful garden await

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Karatu Tented Lodge offers a peaceful retreat near Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a continental breakfast, delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a library, and a serene garden. Perfect for relaxation and exploration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is ₩200,164
₩238,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3

Room options

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

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Arusha Region is home to Karatu Tented Lodge. Engaruka is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Manyara National Park and Lake Manyara. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Magadi are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Lake Manyara National Park travel guide
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Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    18 min drive - 7.1 km
  • An elephant and calf emerge from the bush and surprised us. A few moments after this photo was taken the mother charged us when the calf got to close to us! Definitely one of the scariest and most awe inspiring moments of the safari and a reminder to treat nature with the respect it deserves. #lifeatexpedia #elephant #safari #tanzania #africa
    Lake Manyara National Park
    18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • We were completely mesmerized by this sea of pelicans in Lake Manyara National Park. There were tens of thousands of them clustered together at the edge of the lake. We just sat and watched them for well over an hour. If only a photo could replicate the sounds these impressive birds were making!
    Lake Manyara
    33 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Karatu Playground
    12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lilac Café
    10 min drive
  • Ol Mesera
    11 min drive
  • Patamu lodge
    12 min drive
  • Kwa Msafiri
    10 min drive
  • Rhotia Coffee Cornet
    2 min drive

About this property

Karatu Tented Lodge

Lodge near Lake Manyara National Park
Consider a stay at Karatu Tented Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Karatu Tented Lodge feature perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Karatu Tented Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karatu Tented Lodge on Apr 2, 2026 start from ₩200,164, excluding 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.

Is Karatu Tented Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karatu Tented Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karatu Tented Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Karatu Tented Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

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Reviews

Karatu Tented Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023