Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, A Tribute Portfolio Lodge - Karatu

Nature lodge with spa and outdoor pool in Karatu, near Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodations

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, A Tribute Portfolio Lodge offers private villas with balconies and garden views. Each villa includes a separate sitting area, a wood-burning fireplace, and a whirlpool bathtub. Rooms are soundproofed and come with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and work desks.

Wellness & Recreation

The on-site spa and wellness center provides full-body, couples, and hot stone massages, plus a sauna and hot tub. Guests have access to a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and sun loungers. The fitness center, bicycle rental, and guided game drives are also available.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options on request. Breakfast choices include continental, buffet, and fresh pastries, while dinner menus change daily. A coffee house on site, a snack bar, and special diet menus are offered, plus a welcome drink upon arrival.

Entertainment & Services

Evening entertainment, a games room with billiards, and board games are available for guests. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and offers express check-in/check-out. A free airport shuttle from Lake Manyara Airport (14 miles away) is provided, along with free private parking.

Location

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley sits in Karatu, 14 miles from Lake Manyara Airport and a short drive from the Ngorongoro Crater entrance. Lake Manyara National Park and Serengeti National Park are within reach for day trips. The hotel's multi-lingual staff speak Arabic, English, and French, and can arrange guided walking tours and bike tours.

• Location: 20-30 minutes from Ngorongoro Crater, 14 miles from Lake Manyara Airport
• Rooms: Private villas with fireplace, whirlpool bathtub, and garden view
• Dining: Restaurant with daily changing menus, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options, welcome drink
• Wellness: Spa with full-body and couples massages, sauna, year-round heated pool
• Recreation: Bicycle rental, guided game drives, billiards, board games
• Services: Free airport shuttle, 24-hour reception, multi-lingual staff (Arabic, English, French)