Asante Countryside Lodge, Karatu, Tanzania
Karatu, Tanzania — Gateway to Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

The forest keeps its own hours here. So do we.

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The Lodge

An old forest,
a new quiet

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Forest and hills surrounding Asante Countryside Lodge, Karatu
The Gateway

Your last quiet mile

Karatu sits closer to the northern circuit than any other address in Tanzania.

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Karatu
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Rooms that face the forest

Five units in total, each turned toward forest rather than each other.

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"We came for the crater and stayed, in the end, for the silence after dark."
A Guest, Long Rains Season
The Lodge

Our Story

A peaceful countryside sanctuary in Karatu, offering warm Tanzanian hospitality and tailored service for early game drives.

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Asante Countryside Lodge cottage exterior, Karatu
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A Closer Look

Around the Lodge

Covered dining terrace overlooking the forest Standard room, warm evening light Room with private balcony over the forest Lounge and bar area, brick and timber En-suite bathroom with hot shower
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Rooms & Rates

Nine rooms across five units, each with en-suite bathroom, mosquito netting, and power for charging safari gear.

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Rates shown are per room, per night, Full Board (breakfast, packed safari lunch box, and dinner), with an early-breakfast service from 05:30 for crater departures. Children 0–10 sharing: % of the adult rate · 11–15 sharing: %. A child occupying their own room is charged the full adult rate — please mention this in your booking notes.

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The Gateway

Six Ways Into the Wild

Karatu is the doorway between the coffee highlands and the northern safari circuit. Asante is your last quiet mile before each of these.

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Karatu
Experience

Time, Spent Well

What fills the hours between arrival and the last fire of the night.

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Begin the Descent

Tell us your dates and party — we'll hold your room and confirm within one business day.

Booking Terms

  • Provisional bookings held 14 days unless confirmed
  • 30% deposit required to confirm your stay
  • Balance due 30 days prior to arrival
  • Check-in from 14:00 · Early breakfast from 05:30 on request

Cancellation Policy

  • 60+ days before arrival: full refund, less bank fees
  • 30–59 days before arrival: 25% charge
  • 14–29 days before arrival: 50% charge
  • Under 14 days / no-show: 100% charge
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Contracted STO Rates

Preferential Safari Tour Operator rates, reserved for verified trade partners.

◆ Industry Partners

Submit your company and TALA licence details below and our reservations team will email your contracted rate sheet once verified.

Already a partner? Use the same email you registered with when contacting reservations — no need to re-submit for each booking.

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Submit your company, TALA licence, and contact details.

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Our reservations team verifies your licence — usually within 1–2 business days.

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Your contracted STO rate sheet is emailed directly to you.

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Karibu Asante

Write to us and we'll hold your dates while the details take shape.

LocationKaratu, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Emailreservation@Asantecountrysidelodge.com
Phone / WhatsApp+255 787 497 897
Nearest AirstripManyara Airstrip (LKY) — 30 min transfer
Check-inFrom 14:00 HRS
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