Kitela lodge

Kitela lodge

Kitela Lodge – A Luxury Lodge in Karatu Near Ngorongoro Crater Kitela Lodge is a luxury safari lodge in Karatu, in Tanzania’s scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Overlooking a working coffee plantation, lush gardens and the surrounding highland landscape, this peaceful retreat offers a relaxing base for travellers exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and Tanzania’s renowned Northern Safari Circuit. The lodge features 20 cottage-style suites set among landscaped gardens and coffee-growing fields. Designed to combine country-house charm with modern comfort, the cottages offer en-suite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, mosquito-netted beds, and private terraces or balconies overlooking the gardens or plantation. Interconnecting accommodation is available for families travelling together. After a day on safari, guests can relax beside the swimming pool, enjoy a freshly prepared meal in the restaurant or unwind with a treatment at the massage cabin. The lodge also offers Wi-Fi, laundry service, room service, complimentary parking and a welcoming atmosphere suited to couples, families and private safari travellers. A distinctive coffee plantation experience One of Kitela Lodge’s defining features is its working coffee farm. Guided walks around the plantation and vegetable gardens give guests an opportunity to discover local agricultural practices and enjoy the natural surroundings beyond the usual game-drive experience. Views across the Ngorongoro Highlands add to the sense of tranquillity. An ideal base for a Northern Tanzania safari Kitela Lodge is well suited to itineraries featuring a Ngorongoro Crater safari, with opportunities to combine the stay with visits to Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. Its location in Karatu makes it a practical stop before or after a day exploring the crater, depending on the route and schedule of your safari. The lodge offers full-board accommodation, with drinks-included benefits listed among its premium features. Travellers should confirm the exact drinks selection and applicable terms when booking. Whether you are planning a luxury Tanzania safari, a family wildlife holiday or a private safari through the Northern Circuit, Kitela Lodge combines comfortable cottage accommodation, a working coffee plantation and a peaceful highland setting close to one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.