Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Karatu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Karatu

With a population of 19,803, Karatu is a must-see destination in Arusha, Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Karatu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Tours•Safaris

When to visit Karatu

Karatu in July
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karatu in July
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Karatu

Plane

When flying to Karatu, you’ll arrive at Lake Manyara (LKY), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Karatu is to pick up a car hire from Arusha, which is about 71 miles from Karatu. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Arusha.

Plane

When flying to Karatu, you’ll arrive at Lake Manyara (LKY), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Karatu is to pick up a car hire from Arusha, which is about 71 miles from Karatu. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Arusha.

Airports near Karatu

SEUSeronera
JROArusha Kilimanjaro
ARKArusha

Airlines serving Karatu

Lufthansa
Good (7,457 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,396 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,759 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,992 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,957 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (852 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,036 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (364 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (869 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,576 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karatu

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £477 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karatu

Most booked hotels in Karatu

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Octagon Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Karatu

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Karatu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.00 and £13.34.

Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Karatu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.00 and £13.34.

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