The Country Lodge Karatu is a charming oasis on the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands – a place where rustic comfort meets genuine Tanzanian hospitality.
Visible from the main road, the lodge sits within five acres of lush gardens filled with palms, bougainvillea and tropical blooms.
The property consists of 11 cottages with 22 rooms, each featuring a private veranda, open fireplace, walk-in shower, safe and cozy sitting area. The spacious rooms are tastefully furnished and offer beautiful views over the gardens and the rolling hills of Karatu. Well-kept pathways connect the cottages with the main lounge, restaurant and swimming pool, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Evenings are best spent in the lounge by the fireplace, sharing stories of the day’s safari over a glass of South African wine or a cup of fresh local coffee. The restaurant serves generous meals made from regional produce – much of it grown in the lodge’s own organic garden.
Part of the reputable Bougainvillea Group, which also operates the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge and Baghayo Garden Suites, the Country Lodge Karatu carries the same values of warmth, sustainability and connection to community. Solar power, homegrown vegetables and local employment are at the heart of its philosophy.
Ideally located between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge is a favourite Ndoto Safari stopover for travellers seeking rest and rejuvenation. As the fire crackles and the night sounds of Africa drift through the garden, guests feel what makes this place so special –
a sense of home, in the heart of Tanzania.
