Karatu

Located in the green volcanic highlands between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu is a lively market town that has grown into a major hub for safari travelers. The town is surrounded by large historical coffee estates and small agricultural farms that paint the hills in vibrant shades of green. Karatu serves as a comfortable, cost-effective base for exploring Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara, offering a wide array of beautiful highland cottages, farm-to-table lodges, and local cultural visits. Travelers can walk through local brickworks, visit Iraqw tribal homesteads, or tour coffee farms to see the harvest and roasting processes.