Highlights
What We Love
- Expansive views of the Marera Valley outside Karatu
- Solar power and a kitchen garden for sustainability
- Every room has a wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights
When To Visit
Peak Season: January to March June to October
January to March – summer offers some of the best birding June to October – cooler weather means Karatu is can be busy as it is peak safari season
Green Season: November to December April to May
November to December – annual short rains April to May – annual long rains
Overview
Perfectly situated as a comfortable, contemporary base for visiting both Lake Manyara National Park and the jaw-dropping Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Marera Valley Lodge lies outside the town of Karatu and Rhotia Village. It has splendid views of the valley from its deck and is a very comfortable stopover on a Northern Circuit safari.
The large azure swimming pool is enticing on hot afternoons while the crackling fireplaces in every suite are welcome on cold evenings. The chefs make the most of fresh produce straight from the kitchen garden and the thriving farms around Karatu. When you’re not out exploring, you can enjoy hiking, birding, massages or simply just breathing in the fresh air and appreciating Tanzanian hospitality.
Facilities
- Dining room
- Restaurants
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Charging facilities
- Laundry service
- Babysitting
- Foreign exchange
- Chauffeur
- Travel desk
Plantation Room Features
- Indoor fireplace
- Indoor shower
- Indoor bathtub
- Deck
- Safe
- Mini-bar
- Internal telephone
- Beverage station
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes press
- Electrical charging point
- Television
Plantation Suite Features
- Outdoor fireplace
- Indoor shower
- Indoor bathtub
- Deck
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi
- Fan
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Internal telephone
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes press
- Electrical charging point
- Lounge
- Indoor fireplace
- Heater
Activities
- Coffee estate tour
- Birding
- Nature walks
- Shopping