Karatu is a charming highland town perfectly located as a base for visiting the Ngorongoro Crater. Surrounded by rolling hills, coffee plantations, and vibrant local markets, it offers a more relaxed and cultural alternative to staying directly on the crater rim. Just a short drive from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance, Karatu provides easy access for early morning game drives while also offering a variety of comfortable lodges and guesthouses. Its welcoming atmosphere, cooler climate, and authentic Tanzanian character make it an excellent choice for travelers seeking convenience, value, and a touch of local life.
There is no way that an extinct volcanic crater, housing thousands of animals, with lodges built right on the crater rim cannot be enticing! The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most fascinating and unique game viewing destinations in Africa.
There is a year round concentration of general wildlife, which offers regular sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, serval, zebra, wildebeest, and most excitingly, black rhino.
The Ngorongoro Crater provides you with a wonderful couple of days on your safari itinerary.
