Tloma Lodge

Lodge·Arusha, Karatu

Adventure lodge in Karatu with standard and garden rooms

Tloma Lodge is an adventure-category lodge set within the verdant Tloma Valley in Karatu, surrounded by lush gardens, vegetable patches, and views of the nearby escarpment. The lodge offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on authentic Tanzanian hospitality and farm-fresh cuisine. It's a popular choice for travelers seeking quality accommodation at the adventure price point near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The lodge features two room categories: Standard Rooms and Garden Rooms. Standard Rooms offer comfortable en-suite accommodation with modern amenities, while Garden Rooms provide a more intimate setting nestled within the lodge's carefully tended gardens. All rooms have private verandas, hot water, and quality furnishings. The main lodge area includes a restaurant known for its home-style cooking using produce from the property's own garden. Tloma Lodge's valley location offers excellent birdwatching opportunities and peaceful walking trails. The lodge is well-positioned for day trips to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and cultural excursions to nearby villages. The friendly staff and relaxed ambiance make guests feel at home in the Tanzanian highlands.

Amenities

RestaurantBar/LoungeGardensVegetable GardenEn-suite BathroomsHot & Cold Running WaterWiFi (common areas)Laundry ServicePrivate VerandasMosquito Nets24-hour ElectricityParking

Services

Guided nature walksGarden toursCultural village visitsNgorongoro Crater day toursLake Manyara day toursAirport transfersLaundry servicePacked lunchesBirdwatchingAfternoon coffee walks

Nearby Attractions

Ngorongoro CraterLake Manyara National ParkOlduvai GorgeKaratu townIraqw cultural sitesTloma Valley trailsLake Eyasi
Best Season
June to October (dry season), December to February
Good for
KaratuNgorongoroadventuregarden lodgeNgorongoro CraterwildlifeTWC Tanzaniahighlandbudget-friendlyfamilybirdwatching

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Where you'll be

Getting there
Region
Arusha, Karatu
Address
Karatu, Ngorongoro · P.O. Box 8276, Arusha, Tanzania
Elevation
1,500m above sea level
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