Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge is set in the Marera Valley near Karatu, the farming town that sits between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Both are roughly half an hour’s drive away, so the lodge makes a practical and peaceful base for a crater day trip or a game drive at Lake Manyara, and it is around twenty minutes from Karatu village and its market. The lodge has a warm, homely feel, and rooms come with comfortable beds, private bathrooms and fireplaces, which are welcome in the cool highland evenings. There is a swimming pool for relaxing after a dusty day in the parks, a restaurant serving local, Italian and international dishes, and a bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. The highlands around Karatu are known for coffee farms and rolling green hills, giving the area a gentle, rural character. The lodge suits travellers who want a relaxed, good value stop on the northern circuit, including families and those on a first safari.