Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town.  About 3.5 miles midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant Marera Valley Lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome.

Our large main building of Marera Valley Lodge has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas. Most of those areas offer views of the pool and the beautiful nearby hills. Enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the spacious verandah overlooking the pool. Relax in the bar and lounge area with a cozy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room.

The Rosemary Spa in the Marera Valley Lodge is located in a quiet corner of the garden. Therefore, it offers massages and other treatments for your relaxation. The cottages are set in lush tropical gardens and a walking path circumnavigates the extensive organic vegetable garden.

Our well-trained chefs take pride in creating a selection of tasty, and healthy dishes. All from local produce sourced from our garden as well as nearby farms and plantations.

At Marera Valley Lodge we strive to provide safari travelers with the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Our rooms are spacious and light with views of the lushly landscaped gardens. Each room at Marera Valley Lodge has coffee/tea-making facilities, mosquito nets, large comfortable beds (family and interconnecting rooms are available), a fireplace, a sitting area, a writing desk, ample wardrobe and luggage space plus a private verandah. All en-suite bathrooms are complete with amenities such as shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, and plenty of fluffy towels.