Karatu Simba Lodge

With views of the forest on the outside of the Ngorongoro Crater, the feeling of being at one with nature is omnipresent at Karatu Simba Lodge.

In the fields outside the fence of the lodge, you might be lucky enough to see hyenas, buffaloes and elephants. The drive here takes you along small roads through local villages, underscoring the feeling of calm, peace and nature.

The lodge consists of 23 tents, which are more of a cross between a tent and a cabin. They have fixed floors and proper bathrooms – while parts of the other walls of the “room” are made of canvas. All rooms have their own veranda overlooking the area, and there are paths and green areas between the tents, giving you the feeling of plenty of space.

Enjoy a cool dip in the small pool after the safari – and a drink around the campfire in the evening. Look forward to dinner: the food comes from the fields around the lodge, and it goes without saying that the coffee is local!

There is Wi-Fi in the communal areas, and it should be noted that all power in the tents comes from solar cells, which is a big plus when it comes to sustainability. However, this does also mean that there MAY be a shortage of power in the tent at night, so we recommend that you bring a battery torch with you if you need light at night.