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    Karatu Safari Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

    PlnrScore 35
    Best time
    Aug–Oct
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    Karatu Safari Lodge is a guesthouse near Lake Manyara National Park.

    Why stay at Karatu Safari Lodge

    • 65 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    guesthouse

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    941

    Species

    65

    Mammals

    388

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Olive Baboon471 sightings
    • Baglafecht Weaver146 sightings
    • Silvery-cheeked Hornbill138 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant137 sightings
    • Vervet Monkey137 sightings
    • Impala132 sightings
    • Speke's Weaver123 sightings
    • Marabou Stork118 sightings
    • Common Bulbul113 sightings
    • Rufous-tailed Weaver106 sightings

    Best time to stay at Karatu Safari Lodge

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Karatu Safari Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High27°27°27°24°23°22°22°23°26°28°27°27°
    Low15°15°16°16°15°13°13°13°14°15°16°15°
    Rain mm102799923710049464527379779
    Humidity69%69%70%84%81%76%74%70%65%61%70%71%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

    153 km from the park

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    Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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