Ngorongoro & Karatu · Highland Safari Lodge

Karatu Highland Retreat

Tier 2 · Comfort Wilderness

Best for:Farm-to-Table FoodGarden RelaxationMulti-day Base
Estimated Nightly Rate
fromUSD390per night

Based on 2 sharing. Included in full board on all our featured routes.

Beamed-ceiling suite bedroom with a stone feature wall and garden-facing sitting area at Gibb's Farm

Field Camp Description

Nestled among rolling hills of active organic coffee plantations outside Karatu town, this charming retreat provides a tranquil base between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Whitewashed cottages with terracotta roof tiles sit amid flowering jacaranda, bougainvillea, and hibiscus gardens. The estate produces its own vegetables, herbs, and milk, providing farm-fresh dining after dusty savanna drives. Guests can walk the coffee fields with the resident horticulturist or relax beside the garden lap pool with mountain views.

Camp Amenities & Services

Independent garden cottages with covered verandas
Farm-to-table organic dining with estate ingredients
Outdoor swimming pool set in landscaped gardens
Ensuite bathrooms with solar-heated shower systems
Afternoon coffee roasting and tasting demonstrations
Complimentary Wi-Fi across the property
Birdwatching trails through private plantation grounds
Cozy library lounge with Tanzanian natural history books

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Routes Featuring Karatu Highland Retreat

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A pride of lions resting in dry grass beneath a tree
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The Three Crowns Week

Seven slow days traversing Tarangire baobabs, the volcanic Ngorongoro floor, and the endless central Serengeti plains.

Route:TarangireNgorongoro CraterCentral Serengeti
fromUSD3,680per person
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10 Days / 9 NightsSlow & ImmersiveModerate

The Grand Northern Loop

Ten unhurried days exploring every wild corner of the Northern Circuit, from Tarangire to the far northern Mara riverbanks.

Route:TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoroCentral SerengetiNorthern Serengeti (Kogatende)
fromUSD5,490per person
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Elephants crossing the Tarangire riverbed
5 Days / 4 NightsBalancedGentle

Northern Circuit in Five

Five honest, well-paced days across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara without the exhausting rush.

Route:TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoro Crater
fromUSD2,380per person
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