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Karatu Tented Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Lake Manyara National Park

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Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Reception
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is S$255
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Lake Manyara National Park 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.
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Karatu, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Karatu Playground - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - 18 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Manyara National Park - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake Manyara - 33 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Manyara (LKY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Simba Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rhotia Coffee Corner - ‬14 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 with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Karatu Tented Lodge feature perks, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 lift

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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 11 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karatu Tented Lodge on 29 Aug, 2025 start from S$254.50, 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.

Is Karatu Tented Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karatu Tented Lodge?

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?

Checkout 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.

Where is Karatu Tented Lodge located?

Situated in Lake Manyara National Park, this lodge is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Lake Manyara National Park, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.

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Karatu Tented Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

GUILLERMO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023