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The town

The town, Karatu

 PeteG Says:  Karatu is a friendly please to have a walk about. If you are on safari then you should take the opportunity to stretch your legs while you can because all that journeying about in jeeps can make you keen to move about a bit.There is a really good market in Karatu. Mainly... 

Hotels  

Gibbs Farm: Fabulous Lodge

Gibbs Farm: Fabulous Lodge, Karatu

 punkpin Says:  The cottages were beautiful and clean. The location was great. The food was excellent and fresh. The staff was friendly and accomodating. 

Kudu campsite: Beautiful campsite

Kudu campsite: Beautiful campsite, Karatu

 PeteG Says:  I only stayed overnight at Kudu on the way back from Ngorongoro but it was lovely.Really peaceful campsite, with absolutely gorgeous grounds/gardens to camp in.It has a nice building that you can eat in, and a small bar, plus good quality hot water showers.Also, the owner is... 

Kudu Campsite & Lodge: Kudu Campsite & Lodge

Kudu Campsite & Lodge: Kudu Campsite & Lodge, Karatu

 Maeve_81 Says:  Kudu Campsite & Lodge is a very good starting/ending point for visiting Ngorongoro CA.There is a very small lawn of grass to place your tent and 20 rooms with clean toilets and hot showers. 

Restaurants  

Bytes Internet Pub & Cafe: Karatu Cafe of the world in the middle of Africa

Bytes Internet Pub & Cafe: Karatu Cafe of the world in the middle of Africa, Karatu

 Zanzibargirl Says:  This was fantastic, a great place for a coffee or in my case a long awaited Hot Chocolate and also a bar and serves good food, Bytes was great for a bite, a sit and a chat and also of course much needed corrospondence in the middle of Africa. Owned by an english couple it is... 

The Place

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 Kudu Campsite & Lodge is a very good starting/ending point for visiting Ngorongoro CA.There is a very small lawn of grass to place your tent and 20 rooms with... 

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Q:  Is there a reedbuck hotel in Karatu or near lake Manyara? 

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A: Yes, I believe there is a Reedbuck lodge in Karatu, although I do not remember much about it. It is a fairly cheap hotel if I remember correctly. There is also a Reedbuck... 

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 Karatu is a town you will quite likely stop in on the way from Arusha or Lake Manyara, on your way to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. It has a great market where you can buy all manner of food and other... 

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 Hi Mum, Dad & Pete, How are you. Thank you so much for your letter. It made me think very much about home. Am missing you guys a little bit as I sit here and read the email in Dar Es Salaam. Which...... 

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