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 November
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Karatu in November
Estimated hotel price
£39
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

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,939 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,253 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in Karatu

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £463 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Karatu

Hiring a car in Karatu

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.02 and £17.36.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.02 and £17.36.