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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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Karatu Tented Lodge offers a peaceful retreat near Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a continental breakfast, delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a library, and a serene garden. Perfect for relaxation and exploration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Sept 20 - Sept 21
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Tomorrow

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Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Bungalow, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

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

Map
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

  • ‪Lilac Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ol Mesera - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar | Gibb’s Farm - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mbulu Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Pub - ‬10 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
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

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

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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karatu Tented Lodge on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$337.91, 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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