Karatu Tented Lodge
Karatu Tented Lodge is a mid-range accommodation (3 stars) found in Karutu town just 20 minutes and in the fault of Great rift valley in Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania close to ngorongoro crater . The lodge is situated in the ideal place for easily explore of tanzania’s national parks ; ngorongoro crater , lake manyara, tarangire and lake eyasi , Kilimanjaro . One can be at the lodge by road transport from arusha international airport since it’s the gateway destination to different parks while from international countries like Canada, USA, dubai , quata etc . it takes approximately 3-4 hours drive on tarmac road from Arusha to the lodge through mayukuni and karatu and 45 minutes to fly to the close lake manyara airstrip . The lodge is convenient and friendly to guests visiting the park with its great views of lake manyara, wild beasts and surrounding areas . The lodge is under Mawe lodge that offers best accommodations to different parks of Tanzania.
Karatu tented lodge consist of 20 spacious and beautiful pointed rooms that are built in traditional African style with local wood and grass thatched roofs with modern comfort . Rooms are well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities like flushing toilets, separate hot and cold showers , mosquito nets, comfortable tropical wooden beds with clean beddings, flat screen TVs, private balconies, verandas and sitting areas ,you relax while enjoying the stunning view of lake manyara , birdlife and surrounding area . There are cracking campfires and minibars at the lodge that provides warmth to visitors in the nights. Rooms are in different categories and sizes ; single ,double ,twin and triple/family rooms and rooms cost 200$ per night and above . Note that in High season the rate goes slightly high than in Low season.
Karatu tented lodge offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African- inspired meals that meets guests choice ; breakfast ,lunch and dinner served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush and garden diners , A well stocked bar/lounge with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the stunning view of lake manyara, wildlife and surrounding area , solar energy available, Free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Laundry services available , bottled water available, WIFI available at the camp that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Camping facilities available, the lodge offers honey moon package , meeting places etc. Excellent and comfortable clean beddings , Craft shop available at the lodge with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essential, etc
Lake Manyara national park is situated in northern side of Tanzania occupying the total area of 352 Km squared including 230km squared of lake surface . The park is situated between lake Manyara and the great Rift Valley, it is found 126Km south west of Arusha in Tanzania . The park is among the most visited and protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region. The park contains different animals which include; Elephants , Buffaloes ,Impalas, Antelopes, Zebras, Warthogs, Monkeys , Hippos ,Hyenas, Baboons, wildebeests , Giraffes etc and over 350 species of birds like; Eurasian Migrant Birds, Acacia Associated Birds, Raptors and 3 endangered Tanzania species like black collared love birds and ashly starling birds etc. Manyara national park is also famous for its Flocks of flamingos and tree climbing Lions. There are different attractions and activities in manyara national park which include; game drive since the park has more animals ,you spot various animals while migrating from Tarangire , boat cruise at manyara lake, hot air ballooning, bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species, nature walks in the park, , flying safaris, cultural visit in the local homes and many more activities. The park has different accommodations ; Budget, Mid-range and luxury which are convenient and affordable to guests choices especially In the northern part of lake Manyara national park.
