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A Highland Sanctuary Overlooking the Ngorongoro Forest
A luxury lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater, set on 60 acres of replanted highland forest in Karatu.
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A Nature Sanctuary Near the Ngorongoro Crater
Welcome to The Retreat at Ngorongoro, a bird themed lodge set in replanted highland forest near the Ngorongoro Crater. Every cottage is designed around space, privacy and a close connection to nature. Walk the grounds and you will see how nature is woven into every part of the stay.
Set on 60 acres in the Karatu highlands, the lodge was built with deep respect for the land. Over 40,000 indigenous trees have been replanted, drawing native birdlife back to quiet forest paths, an hour from the crater rim. Walk the grounds and you will see how nature is woven into every part of the stay. Walk the grounds and you will see how nature is woven into every part of the stay.
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Travelers’ Choice Award Winner
Infinity pool overlooking the forest
An hour from the Ngorongoro Crater
Spacious private forest cottages
Nature walks, biking and Endoro Falls
Farm-to-table dining and lounge bar
Spa and wellness in the forest
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wellness & spa
Rebalance yourself in a timeless space
Fine Dining
Farm-to-table dining grown on the estate
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To the Ngorongoro Crater
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Ranked #1 of 59 lodges in Karatu
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Ranked #1 of 59 lodges in Karatu
The rooms are the size and look of small houses, surrounded by beautiful, well kept gardens where the restaurant even sources some of their food. Truly a piece of paradise
Celine F Review from TripAdvisor
The best food we have had in any lodge in Tanzania. The place is elegant and warm, the rooms are large and clean, and the staff were absolutely delightful.
Tripadvisor Guest Review from TripAdvisor
Nestled between trees and hills, the setting is stunning. You stay in what are essentially little houses. We were blown away by the luxury of it
Tripadvisor Guest Review from TripAdvisor
Totally landscaped with gardens, plantings, sculptures and words of inspiration along every path. The room was bigger than my first two apartments, with a fireplace, two seating areas and a patio
Tripadvisor Guest Review from TripAdvisor
Amazing gardens, spacious and clean rooms, and the best weather in Karatu. A great, relaxing sleep after our game drive, with friendly staff throughout
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EXPLORE THE REGION
Your gateway to Tanzania's northern circuit
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's largest intact calderas, home to black rhino and dense wildlife. One hour from the lodge.
Lake Manyara & Tarangire
Two of the northern circuit's richest parks, famous for tree-climbing lions, elephant herds and ancient baobabs. Both within an hour's drive.
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