Africa Safari Karatu

We stayed 2 night at Africa Safari Karatu and everything was really good! Rooms are nice, in particular in the last, new building. Breakfast and dinner (buffet) are delicious with local food. The view from the hotel is amazing, with the hills around Karatu in front of us. The hotel is very big and they are building a new and bigger swimming pool and restaurant. If you have to go to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Parks, the position is highly recommended!

Stayed here for 1 night. Had two connecting rooms. There was construction going on and construction staff was working right outside the balcony and we didn't feel the privacy. This was our 3rd accommodation on our safari and were sort of disappointed with the hospitality, food. Rooms are clean, big. Shower is excellent, doesn't have exhaust so can get very foggy due to steam. There is no Wifi in room and cellular service is spotty. If you need any help from hotel staff /reception there is no telephone in the room or numbers provided in case of emergency. Only way is to run to the reception, which can be up the hill depending on where room is located. Food was average, we ate mostly the buffet ( had good vegetarian options) Service was bit slow. Its about 1-1.5 hour from the Ngorongoro crater. Road to the lodge is dusty and bumpy. If you are planning to travel with people having mobility issues, plan ahead. The restaurant, pool and reception are up on the up hill. We didn't see any golf carts to help with transportation. Views are great, was able to enjoy the sunset. Pool is outdoors we didn't use it. Hotel was very busy due to high tourist season.

Great accommodations, Not the prettiest building to stay in, but great interiors and an amazing view. The dinner area and pool area have spectacular views. The service from the staff was awesome. Special shout out to Joseph who makes sure every meal service is perfect. The only issue is the road to the hotel, what a longggg bumpy dusty road.