JJ7C+FW3 Karatu, Karatu, Tanzania
#5 of 21 hotels in Karatu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
6.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 11, 2025
Michael
TanzaniaAccess road is very poor in places and it is 7km from tarmac.
Nice view. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff who provided a reasonably-priced birthday cake for my wife. Pool table available. Pleasant swimming pool with views.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Gee
KenyaThe road leading to the hotel is terrible and a variety would do for breakfast
The food,the service, the view and the rooms
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Djordje84
SerbiaThe only problem with this Lodge is its location. It's far from the main road and the road to Lodge is not good.
Nice view, friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Ernst
United KingdomWe had a wonderful 6 night stay, staff were very friendly and professional; food was delicious. I would stay again at Africa Safari Karatu😁👍☀️
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Kunjali
United Arab EmiratesWifi. The signal is very weak. If you are on a Workation, please be careful.
Africa Safari Karatu surprised us!! The facilities, staff, location, views, food... everything was just perfect. You need to do a bit of off-roading to reach the property, but the travel is worth it. The place is so clam and quiet and the view all around the property is very nice.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Nick
United Kingdoma little over priced compared with other accommodation of a similar standard we stayed at - Africa Safari resorts were also the only resorts charging 3% for card transactions and we stayed at multiple different accommodation over 10 days
Super friendly staff, amazing views from the pool, food was really good and a great location for the Ngorongoro Crater
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Gallianne
KenyaThe Food is very basic so after the First dînner we decided to look for other options in Karatu town.
The vue is beautiful and the Swimming pool a Great plus. The rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Dearden
United KingdomVery bad road getting too and from the property which I don’t think was clear enough on the website . Food was a bit repetitive after three nights and there were no lunch options if you were there in the day despite bar snacks being offered.
Beautiful views . Comfortable beds
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Alex
AustraliaWe were in our safari land cruiser but if you’ve rented a 2WD and you want to come here I think you’d need to negotiate with hotel to pick up in karatu and drive you to hotel. Leaving your own car in karatu.
I had read some negative reviews before arrival and was a bit apprehensive but desperately wanted to avoid the “ mosquito river” town our stay had been planned in on our Safari. We’d been through there in the way to the Serengeti and had a rough night in a dome tent due to the mossies. I think this place has had major renovations since some of the reviews were written. So it was: White renders painted walls not the face brick of other reviewed pictures. Impressively clean rooms Air conditioning worked Hot water /glamorous bathroom/ freestanding bath. Mosquitoes nets/ bedding brand new. Pool was also really clean, kids loved it. Buffet dinner& breakfast good. Location is a 4wd track to get to but much like many of the roads encountered on safari. Yes 20 mins off the main road but that’s why it’s so peaceful and quiet . Each room has its own balcony if upstairs perfect for private sundowner
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Haiwei
United StatesLocation. The last ten minutes ride is rough
It has a beautiful view on top of the hill. The dinner is nice
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Ita
United Arab Emirates-Internet is terrible -food buffet has almost zero choice
Nice pool area
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 17, 2024
Victoria
United KingdomLocation very remote so hard to get in and out, mainly catering for tours, some lack of transparency around whether you could pay by card.
Good pool, comfortable rooms, most staff were nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Irene
NetherlandsThe resort is focused on large tour groups and lacks personality; the pool is too small and had too little chairs for the amount of people; part of the resort is still being build so you arrive at a building site; the biggest problem is that the local government is burning waste close by the resort meaning there is a constant smoke fog and smell in the afternoon and night. The manager told us however he was working on a solution
The price - quality is very good; the kids loved the buffet breakfast and dinner; the room was huge and very clean and comfortable, views are amazing
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Christine
United Arab EmiratesI have liked everything, but just a comment : the road to reach the hotel was damaged just before our stay by heavy rain and a 4x4 was needed. We were informed by the staff before and everything went smooth driving from main road till the hotel.
Really nice location , amazing view from the hill and well located 30 min drive from Ngorongoro national park gate. Newly opened in 2023. Beautiful Swimming pool
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 18, 2024
Craig
SingaporeRoad in, allow another 30mins from Karatu on very rough road (like being in a national park). Price for meals
Amazing property. Very peaceful and great views. Loved the pool. Rooms very nice and warm and comfortable. Food was ok, but little over-priced especially the lunch boxes.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 13, 2024
Mike
Tanzanian/a
New and super clean
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Nutaila
United KingdomNothing but no slippers in the room
Spacious rooms and bathroom, the swimming area and the breakfast & dinner area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Leticia
MexicoPoor box lunch and expensive
The view from the balcony
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Sophia
GermanyThe road is not the best, especially when it rains.
We loved the views and the pool. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Benjamin
South AfricaNothing in particular.
Modern, big bathroom. On the hilltop with a good view.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Lena
Germany- The view! - Big room, lovely furnished - Very friendly I whish we could have stayed longer
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Beatrice
CanadaThe burning landfill nearby. Smoke with the right wind can blow into your room.
The staff, pool, and balcony.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Beatrice
CanadaThe burning landfill near by, filled our room with smoke and we had great difficulty breathing.
The Staff were wonderful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Chandrashekar
IndiaIt was night when we were reaching and the directions on google maps was not accurate. We had a bit of trouble finding it. It would be good to speak with someone in the property and get clear directions, if you plan to get there after sunset.
Very well maintained property. The rooms are large and nice with a balcony. Good views from the room. Staff were very nice and courteous.
Stayed in December 2023
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