Coffee-Country Calm Above Karatu

Overview

A lodge at high elevation above Karatu with 8 cottages and spectacular views over surrounding hills and agricultural countryside. It offers local and continental dining, a lounge bar, spa, massages, a swimming pool, and access to northern Tanzania cultural experiences.

Rising from the fertile highlands of Tanzania's Karatu district, Highview Coffee Lodge offers a serene retreat amid undulating coffee plantation landscapes with distant views toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The lodge sits at the gateway to one of Africa's most extraordinary conservation landscapes, where the air carries the scent of freshly roasted arabica coffee and the sounds of tropical birdsong replace the typical safari atmosphere. Twenty guest rooms are thoughtfully positioned along terraced gardens, each offering private terraces that overlook rows of coffee plants tended by local farmers for generations. The main lodge houses a communal fireplace and farm-to-table restaurant celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of the region. From this strategic elevated position, guests can reach the Ngorongoro Crater floor in under an hour, the Serengeti's golden plains within two hours, and lesser-known gems like Lake Eyasi and the Empakaai Crater with equal ease. The lodge provides a comfortable base for travelers seeking to explore Tanzania's northern circuit without sacrificing authentic character for pre-packaged luxury. Evening discussions with local guides reveal insights into coffee cultivation, traditional Chaga culture, and the delicate ecology that makes this highland region so remarkable. Highview Coffee Lodge invites guests to linger longer, breathe deeper, and discover the quiet magic of Tanzania's coffee country.