WELCOME TO COUNTRY LODGE, KARATU
ABOUT COUNTRY LODGE KARATU
Located on the outskirts of Karatu, a quaint country town on the Great Escarpment, midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Country Lodge is situated in the centre of Northern Tanzania’s green belt district and farming community.
Country Lodge Karatu symbolizes simple country comforts, providing pleasant and affordable lodging in the heart of Tanzania’s rich and scenic highlands. We are the ideal ‘Stepping Stone’ for safaris into Ngorongoro Crater and beyond, as well as other travellers visiting the area.
Our lodge sits within five acres nestled on the edge of Karatu town, surrounded by rolling plains reaching up to the coffee hills of Oldeani and the forests’ of Ngorongoro.
Garden paths led to eleven double cottages surrounded by green lawns, hedged by brightly flowered bougainvillaea, tropical plants and trees. Birds and butterflies feel right at home in the garden, as you will in our lodgings.
Come and enjoy the tranquillity, home comforts and warm Tanzanian hospitality that Country Lodge offers.
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OUR ROOMS PROVIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND NOTHING YOU DON’T.
SPACIOUS ROOMS SIMPLY AND TASTEFULLY FURNISHED.
Eleven cottages house two rooms each. Both king sized beds and twin bedrooms are available and we also provide triple bedrooms.
The rooms are tastefully furnished with soft lighting, inviting and comfortable beds, mosquito netting, bedside tables and lamps. On chilly nights in our highland setting, request your fireplace be lit and return from dinner to glowing warmth.
Complete your safari journal and postcards at the writing desk, whilst looking out at our extensive garden of green lawns and colourful, tropical flowers.
Your bathroom has been uniquely designed with beautiful local stone – refreshing and cool below weary feet!
Relax on our comfortable veranda furniture and enjoy the lush grounds, watch the sun rise or set before heading out on your safari or retiring to our main lodge for breakfast or drinks and dinner.
Our 22 spacious rooms offer:
King or twin beds, Mosquito nets, Uniquely designed stone bathrooms with shower, Plenty of closet space, Bottled water provided, Fireplace (lit on request), Writing Desk & chair, Safari or lounge chairs, Veranda with chairs and table.
FACILITIES
We are only a 10-minute drive away from the Ngorongoro Crater & Conservation Area’s entrance gate, making us the perfect overnight stop beforehand.
For our guest’s convenience there is a large parking lot, ideal for safari & business group arrivals.
Our main building houses the reception and an attractive, high ceiling bar, dining room, and lounge with fireplace.
There is also outside seating so you can enjoy the garden’s breeze whilst having a refreshing drink. On cooler nights, enjoy the lounge and a roaring fire to ward off the highland chill.
Our food is known far and wide as our chef Reggie is the force behind our hospitality.
Internet is available for business travellers or those on safari who simply want to touch base with home.
Other facilities for our guests: Dining room, Bar, Cosy Lounge & Fireplace, Internet available, Charming gardens
Country Lodge is located near the bustling, agricultural town of Karatu – once a sleepy village awakened by rural development and increased visitors to our National Parks and World Heritage Areas.
From Country Lodge so many adventures lie close by. Enjoy a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater, world famous garden of Eden, teeming with wildlife and the site claiming the ‘origins of Man-Kind’.
Descend the grand Escarpment to Lake Manyara National Park with it’s beautiful forest and interesting eco-systems; or visit Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants in the dry season.
Lake Eyasi is just a short drive away and is home to the ‘wa-Hadzaabe,’ one of only two true Bushmen tribes surviving in Africa. The intriguing Barabaig people and Datoga tribe also live by Lake Eyasi – a dry and fascinating area lost in time and seeped in cultural history.
Karatu is thriving agricultural growing district producing fruits, vegetables, wheat and coffee on commercial scales and home to the Iraqw people who are talented farmers.
Most important activities:
Shop in town
Take a cultural tour
Walk in the village or along country roads
Visit nearby waterfalls
Visit Lake Manyara National Park
Take a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater
Explore nearby Lake Eyasi for tribal encounters
Tour a coffee plantation and learn how coffee is hand picked, cleaned, sorted and dried ready for grading and roasting.
Veranda with chairs and table
Endless adventure is right on our doorstep waiting for you.
