Tanzania Wild Camps
A Highland Karatu Base for Northern Circuit Journeys
With 41 rooms, pool-and-spa comfort and easy access to crater-country day trips, it works as a practical safari stopover.
Overview
A hotel at high elevation above Karatu with 41 ensuite rooms and views over surrounding hills, coffee farms and the Ngorongoro Highlands Forest Reserve. It offers local and continental dining, African themed nights, a lounge bar, spa, massages and a swimming pool, and serves as a base for Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Natron trips.
Standing at the crossroads of Tanzania's legendary northern safari circuit, Highview Hotel serves as a practical and welcoming gateway for travelers exploring the region's most iconic destinations. The town of Karatu sits nestled between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the endless golden plains of the Serengeti, making it an ideal overnight stop or base for extended exploration. Forty guest rooms offer clean, comfortable accommodations with modern amenities, spacious layouts, and thoughtful touches that cater to both group travelers and independent adventurers. The hotel's restaurant prepares hearty Tanzanian favorites alongside international standards, while the bar provides a relaxed setting to share stories from the day's wildlife encounters. An outdoor swimming pool offers welcome relief from the afternoon heat, and the knowledgeable staff can arrange reliable safari logistics, vehicle rentals, and connections to trusted local operators. The surrounding Karatu district rewards curious visitors with morning birding walks through local markets, visits to traditional beer breweries, and cultural exchanges with the honest, welcoming Iraqw community. Highview Hotel represents reliable comfort in an extraordinary landscape, where the real adventure waits just beyond the town limits.