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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.

When to visit Karatu

Karatu in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karatu in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
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 18 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Karatu, you’ll arrive at Lake Manyara (LKY), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Airports near Karatu

SEUSeronera
JROArusha Kilimanjaro
ARKArusha

Airlines serving Karatu

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,962 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karatu

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £370 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)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Karatu

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.76 and £13.01.

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