Quick facts
Destination
karatu town
Country
Tanzania
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$100 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
20
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip — Located in Karatu, near the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Best for
Families and travellers wanting a friendly, garden-set lodge with flexible room configurations near the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Child policy
Family-friendly, with children and families warmly welcomed and triple rooms available
Last reviewed
June 2026
Crater Rim Hotel
Rim View Inn is the perfect place for relaxation right before and after an adventurous safari. The lodge is equipped with spacious en-suite units that are situated right amidst a beautiful garden. Children and families are most welcome. As a lodge with a personal touch, the mission is to provide the friendliest service and highly comfortable accommodation at good value and reasonable prices.
Rooms
Rooms have a single bed, twin beds, a large (queen-size) bed, or triples, all with mosquito nets. All rooms have a writing desk and seating on the veranda. The bathrooms have a large shower with hot water on demand. Bottled drinking water is provided in every room.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip
Transfer time
Located in Karatu, near the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Queen Room
En-suite room with a large queen-size bed, mosquito net, writing desk, and veranda seating.
Triple Room
En-suite room with triple bed configuration, mosquito nets, and veranda seating, suited to families.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
β Good season β Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Crater Rim Hotelβs mission of friendly, personal-touch service is reflected in details like bottled drinking water in every room and verandas with seating for relaxation. The range of bed configurations, from single to triple rooms, and the garden setting amidst spacious en-suite units, make it a welcoming, family-friendly base near the Ngorongoro Crater.β The SafariBando team
