Quick facts
Destination
karatu town
Country
Tanzania
Category
Guesthouse
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$35 per night
Star rating
2 / 5
Number of rooms
15
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — 3 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport
Best for
Budget Karatu, Affordable Northern Circuit, No-Frills, Ngorongoro Gateway
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Cajanus Inn — Budget Karatu Accommodation on the Northern Circuit
Cajanus Inn is a budget inn in Karatu — named after the cajanus (pigeon pea) plant that is widely grown in the fertile Karatu highlands. The inn provides affordable accommodation for budget safari travellers on Tanzania's Northern Circuit, positioned conveniently between Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. A functional, no-frills option for cost-conscious visitors who want to focus their budget on safari activities rather than accommodation.
Location & getting there
Nearest airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer time
3 hours from Kilimanjaro Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Budget rooms with en-suite facilities. Restaurant and bar in Karatu town near Ngorongoro.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
SafariBando's view
Cajanus Inn is a budget Karatu option for cost-conscious Northern Circuit travellers. For a more distinctive Karatu experience at a modest price, Farm of Dream Lodge or Tloma Mountain Lodge offer significantly better value.— The SafariBando team
