CampingBudget lodge
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
Karatu, below the Ngorongoro highlands, Tanzania
About the stay
Why we use it
A budget lodge in Karatu, the town just below the Ngorongoro highlands.
Karatu is the farming town below the Ngorongoro highlands, a short drive from the crater gate and warmer at night than the rim.
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge is a budget lodge, used for the night before or after the crater.
Budget-friendly
Keeps the trip affordable.
Warmer than the rim
Lower down, so nights are milder.
Near the crater gate
A short drive up in the morning.
- TypeBudget lodge
- WhereKaratu, below the Ngorongoro highlands
- SettingOutside the park
- Comfort levelCamping
- Good forBudget travellers
- On our safaris1 safari
Where it is
Location
Nearby, as the crow flies
- Ngorongoro Craterabout 20 km
- Lake Manyaraabout 30 km
- Serengetiabout 130 km
Pin shows the area, not the exact address. Road distances are longer.
Stay at Karatu Safari Camp Lodge on
Safaris that stay here
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Budget · 4 days
4-Day Discover the Best of Tanzania National Parks
Nights 1–3 at Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
Prices are per person for two people sharing, with park fees included. Want more nights here, or this budget lodge in another safari? Ask us to change it
What to expect
A night here
- AfternoonBack from the game drive, with time for a shower and a rest.
- SunsetA drink while the light goes gold, and the day's sightings with your guide.
- DinnerMeals are served at the property. Tell us about any diet in advance.
- 06:00Early coffee, and out for the best light of the day.
- MorningBreakfast, or a packed breakfast if we leave at dawn.
Good to know
FAQs
Can I add Karatu Safari Camp Lodge to a different safari?
Usually, yes, as long as the safari passes through Ngorongoro & Karatu. Tell us which safari you like and we'll send the price with Karatu Safari Camp Lodge in it.
Can I stay an extra night?
Yes. An extra night gives you a full day of game drives without packing up. We'll add the night, the extra park day and the meals to your quote.
What happens if it's full on my dates?
We tell you before you pay anything, and suggest the closest match in the same area and price range.
Is it suitable for children?
Tell us your children's ages and we'll check the property's rules for your dates. Some camps set a minimum age.
How do I pay?
Nothing is paid until you're happy with the quote. Then a deposit holds the safari: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.
Keep exploring
Other places to stay
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On the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro
A campsite on the crater rim, so you are among the first down into the crater in the morning.
- Public campsite
- Inside the park
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On the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
A lodge on the crater rim, looking down onto the floor you'll be driving the next morning.
- Lodge
- Inside the park
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Less than an hour from the Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Ang’ata Camp
A tented camp up in the Ngorongoro highlands, close to the road down into the crater.
- Tented camp
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Less than an hour from the Ngorongoro Crater
NyEmbalakai Ngorongoro Camp
A camp in the Ngorongoro highlands, used for the night between the Serengeti and the crater.
- Tented camp
Sleep here on your safari
Tell us your dates and who's travelling. We'll check Karatu Safari Camp Lodge and send a safari built around it, with the full price.