Quick facts
Destination
karatu town
Country
Tanzania
Category
Villa
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$100 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
20
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) — 13 miles from Lake Manyara Airport
Best for
New Lodge, 9.2 Rating, Amazing Chef, Karatu, 15 Min to Ngorongoro, Family Friendly, Spa
Child policy
Children are welcome. In-room childcare and babysitting available (surcharge).
Last reviewed
May 2026
Karatu Villas Lodge โ Karatu's Newest High-Rated Family Lodge
Karatu Villas Lodge is a new property in Karatu rated 9.2 by recent Booking.com guests and 4 of 5 on TripAdvisor across 32 reviews, ranked #4 in the area. Reviews consistently praise the food: "Amazing chef and staff. The food is the best I have eaten in Tanzania. The cabins were clean and very comfortable. Very nice swimming area." Another reviewer travelling with a group of 10 notes: "The lodge was fantastic, very clean, lots of hot water, good food and super friendly staff. The lunch boxes contained so much food, snacks and drinks. Highly recommended."
Booking.com guests describe an "absolutely recommendable hotel that exceeded our expectations โ the warm and familiar atmosphere combined with outstanding hospitality made us feel at home." Rooms are large with king-size beds, balconies, private bathrooms with hairdryers, desks and electric tea pots. The lodge has an outdoor pool, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar and a spa & wellness centre โ plus 24-hour front desk, airport transportation and free WiFi. Located in Karatu's historical district, 15 minutes from Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 24.4km from Ngorongoro Crater and 27.4km from Lake Manyara NP. Lake Manyara Airport is 13 miles away.
Accommodation
Large rooms with king-size beds, private balconies, en-suite bathrooms with hairdryers, desks and tea facilities. Pool, spa, garden, terrace, restaurant and bar. 15 minutes from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 9.2 Booking.com rating.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)
Transfer time
13 miles from Lake Manyara Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Villa Room
Large rooms with king-size beds, private balconies, en-suite bathrooms with hairdryers, desks and electric tea pots. Pool, spa and garden access.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
โ Good season โ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Karatu Villas Lodge is one of Karatu's strongest newer options โ 9.2 Booking.com rating, repeatedly praised food ("the best I have eaten in Tanzania"), large comfortable rooms with balconies and a 15-minute drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The combination of newness, quality and value makes it a standout Northern Circuit recommendation.โ The SafariBando team