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Reviews of Karatu safari camp Lodge

Malera karatu, Karatu, Tanzania

Review Score

Based on 61 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price for the room with breakfast was good (50usd), but anything you need on top is very very expensive compared to anywhere else in this region and in Tansania. For example: -laundry service for small bag of clothes 50.000Tsh (20usd) -Small beer 0,35l. 10.000Tsh (4usd) -Bottle of african wine 50.000Tsh (20usd)

    The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dinner and the breakfast is super delicous, the best so far in Tansania for us.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Good stopover for safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Showers were a little basic but once the water gets hot its quite good. It can get noisy if you stay in the room after morning hours because of the main road but you should really be on safari then ;)

    Staff are great and we stayed here three times, once even got a upgrade to a family room because there was a power cut and they couldn't receive our confirmation so the regular rooms were already booked up. They also serve excellent breakfast and lunch/dinner if you request it. There isn't much around the lodge so you'd have to take a car town for eating and groceries.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the rooms are close to each other, and there is no view that's a pity

    food was good and enough, staff was very friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We only stayed for one night but had a great time. This place is so green and seems like a little town in Italy with its small ways through the different buildings. Food was great and staff was helpful, funny and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    9.0
    Good customer care and excellent service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities customer care, safari arrangements

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    10
    Great service, tasty food and a comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    extremely friendly staff, food was great. Rooms are basic with everything you need, and the hot shower was nice and welcome after a day in the dust of Ngorongoro. The set up was great for our family- one room with a king bed, and another with a double bed + single for the kids

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the food was amazing. They helped us with the Safari geeps and we had an amazing experience. The drivers, were very nice and helpful, the cars were very good, the hole experience was incredible. I can't wait to go back again. ❤️

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    9.0
    A relaxing stay before and after a Safari drive
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property was located far from the busy town and hence, it gave us a very quiet and calm ambience. The rooms were neat with hot showers and the hotel also provided extra beds for the children.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    10
    A really good value-for-money lodge run by lovely people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The young Maasai lad working at the lodge was fantastic. He worked so hard to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The Manager is also a very nice gentleman. On the day we were leaving he took us all the way into town and helped make sure we got on the correct bus to Arusha. The breakfast was really excellent and included fresh juice, delicious home made pancakes, eggs, peanut butter and honey and a big selection of fruit. We really enjoyed the 3-course dinner which was delicious. Our room was good, especially the beds which are super soft and comfortable. Location is really good if you want to be based near Ngorongoro and the other nearby attractions. The property boasts some nice areas for sitting around relaxing as well as a lovely cat that spends much of its time sitting around relaxing. This is a really good value for money property run by lovely people

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    upon our arrival we were greeted with cold fruit juice. This was so wonderful we stayed an extra night. The staff was extremely accommodating. We had our clothes washed as well as our car while we were here. Our room was of sufficient size with a beautiful covered sitting area outside. Our meals were well prepared and delicious. The creamy soups were especially creative and tasty. The evenings were a bit chilly. Upon retiring to bed after dinner we found hot water bottles under our blankets. The beds were very comfortable. The grounds were beautiful and our room was bug free. Wi-Fi was good but only in the dining/lounge area.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes the WiFi didn't work but they made it work as soon as we told them.

    The stuff was very friendly and helpful. When we arrived we told them that we wanted to see Ngorongoro and Tarangire and Serengeti and even though we didn't plan ahead they made everything possible for us and our Guide was also very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. The food was also very tasty.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food and service were exceptional

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owner was very kind and checked us in very late. The room was very clean and very comfortable mattress and four pillows on the double bed which was a nice touch. The sleep was very comfortable. The owner helped us a lot because we forgot to pay for camping fee for our safari and he made a lot of effort to go to the bank for us to make the payment in the morning so we can enter the park. I highly recommend staying there. The food was very good too.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is a well situated lodge on the road out from Karatu to Mto Wambu. Its a bit away from the bussle and noise of the town but close enough to get to restaurants in Karatu. The staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly always willing to help and the rooms were very comfortable. As a modestly priced lodge there are no fancy frills, but its clean, comfortable and convenient and we would certainly recommend it to friends and fellow travelers

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Payment can only be made in cash, so is a slight problem, if you are relying on credit cards or debit cards for payment. Luckily nearby banks have ATMs, so local currency can be obtained.

    Ideal location for both Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyana. All staff are very polite, friendly and professional . A very good breakfast is served every day, lunch boxes can be provided for lunch and evening meal can be provided. We will certainly return in the future.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value for money. Excellent meal for great prices. Excellent service. Huge rooms. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely room, super-nice staff and delicious food.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi could be better, it's only in the reception area and limited WiFi connection . Road traffic noise in the evening, window could be glazed and roof with soundproofing.

    Organising safari Parks, vehicle ,lunch boxes ,dinner and breakfast .,plus airport transfer all in good price and good value for everyone ..

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stuff was extremly helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is super nice and the room was very comfortable. Really good quality for price.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the shower didn’t work and they can improve the lunch provided in the lunch box, as it is right not it not worth if for what you pay

    it is a lovely place, good value for money

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    9.0
    We had a great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff, nice rooms, good breakfast, real good cooking for a resonable price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was very nice,food was delicious.Room was clean,but not so confortable,but for one night it was ok.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2022

    9.0
    Perfect location, comfortable and great value for your money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When the power is off you will have to take a cold shower.

    Friendly staff, nice big rooms and walk in shower. The breakfast was really good. Amazing fresh juice every morning served with the best pancakes in Tanzania!! The owner was there to greet us in person and very helpful with accommodating us. Dinner was served in our room upon request. The property is located just outside Karatu city, away from all the noise.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2022

    8.0
    Good value for money lodge near Ngorongoro crater.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed for a night, before our trip to Ngorongoro crater. Great little place, clean rooms, comfy beds, hot water shower. Good value for money. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in April 2022

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