Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Kitela Lodge, Karatu, Tanzania
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Camp Details
Kitela Lodge rises up on the hillside of a valley with beautiful views of a coffee plantation and a waterfall within the incredible highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It consists of 20 colonial style cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens, a coffee plantation and a working farm.
In the setting of the majestic mountains, this exclusive hotel is a haven of peace and comfort with all the attentions and the luxury of a traditional country villa. The relaxation the spa offers and its swimming pool are the perfect contrast to the intense excursions and safaris available from the lodge to the Ngorongoro area.
WHY CHOOSE KITELA LODGE?
- Day excursión to Lake Eyasi, the area around Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadza and Watindiga bushmen, some of the last remaining hunter-gatherers on the continent. The bushman live in groups hunting with bow and arrows and gathering roots, tubers and wild fruits.
- The main building, covered with an elegant thatched roof, contains the lounge, restaurant and a big deck which offers spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- As guided walk in the most attractive areas of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There are several routes; the most usual ones depart from Tloma Lodge along a route which takes guests to the waterfalls and the descent to the Empakai Crater.
Staying at Kitela Lodge
What is the setting?
The lodge rises up a hillside in the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, looking over a valley with a coffee plantation and a waterfall. There are 20 colonial style cottages in gardens, with a working farm alongside, and the thatched main building holds the lounge, restaurant and a large view deck.
Is there somewhere to unwind between excursions?
There is a spa and a swimming pool, which are a useful counterweight to long days in a vehicle on the crater rim. The lodge is described as having the feel of a traditional country villa, and Karatu makes a practical base for the Ngorongoro area.
What excursions run from the lodge?
A day trip to Lake Eyasi visits the Hadza and Watindiga, among the last hunter-gatherers on the continent, and guided walks run in the Conservation Area, the most usual route leaving from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. Rates start from US$250 per person per night, full board with soft drinks and house wines.
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Kitela Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 January – 31 March; 01 June – 31 October; 16 December – 31 December | Double Room | US $ 346 |
| 2026 | 01 November – 15 December | Double Room | US $ 298 |
| 2026 | 01 April - 31 May | Double Room | US $ 250 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Kitela Lodge rates include:
- Accommodation
- Full board basis, three meals per day.
- Drinking water.
- Tea & Coffee.
- Afternoon Coffee walk at all Karatu properties.
- Kitela Lodge includes on top drinks (water & soft drinks and house wines).
Staying at Kitela Lodge
What is the setting?
The lodge rises up a hillside in the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, looking over a valley with a coffee plantation and a waterfall. There are 20 colonial style cottages in gardens, with a working farm alongside, and the thatched main building holds the lounge, restaurant and a large view deck.
Is there somewhere to unwind between excursions?
There is a spa and a swimming pool, which are a useful counterweight to long days in a vehicle on the crater rim. The lodge is described as having the feel of a traditional country villa, and Karatu makes a practical base for the Ngorongoro area.
What excursions run from the lodge?
A day trip to Lake Eyasi visits the Hadza and Watindiga, among the last hunter-gatherers on the continent, and guided walks run in the Conservation Area, the most usual route leaving from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. Rates start from US$250 per person per night, full board with soft drinks and house wines.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Kitela Lodge.
Staying at Kitela Lodge
What is the setting?
The lodge rises up a hillside in the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, looking over a valley with a coffee plantation and a waterfall. There are 20 colonial style cottages in gardens, with a working farm alongside, and the thatched main building holds the lounge, restaurant and a large view deck.
Is there somewhere to unwind between excursions?
There is a spa and a swimming pool, which are a useful counterweight to long days in a vehicle on the crater rim. The lodge is described as having the feel of a traditional country villa, and Karatu makes a practical base for the Ngorongoro area.
What excursions run from the lodge?
A day trip to Lake Eyasi visits the Hadza and Watindiga, among the last hunter-gatherers on the continent, and guided walks run in the Conservation Area, the most usual route leaving from Tloma Lodge to the waterfalls and down into the Empakai Crater. Rates start from US$250 per person per night, full board with soft drinks and house wines.
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