Title: Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6145077&destination=Karatu%2C+Arusha+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=90124770&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... Escape to tranquility near L. Manyara National Park and enjoy scenic views that blend nature's beauty. ## Photo gallery for Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... ![Property grounds - Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... (KARATU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90124800/90124770/1ff05545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... (KARATU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90124800/90124770/cd47e3dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... (KARATU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90124800/90124770/95b4cbbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... (KARATU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90124800/90124770/cde4da4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels - Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... (KARATU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90124800/90124770/edc69c7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Perched in Rhotia village on the southern slopes of the Crater Highlands, The Ancestors lodge offers a serene escape. Take in panoramic views of Lake Manyara and volcanic hills from this vantage point, unwind with activities like visiting L. Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation area. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry room £113 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 3 - Apr 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=90124770&PinnedHotelID=90124770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Karatu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatu.dx6145077) [View more Lodges in Karatu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatu-Lodges.d6145077-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-3.295688,35.7264&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CxaS_y%60yE%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40OBO%40MBOBOBMBOBMBODMBODMDMDODMDMFMDMFMFMDMFMHKFMFMHKFMHKHKFKHKJKHKHKHKJIJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJILGJIJGLGLIJGLGLELGLGLGLELELELENELELENCLCNELCNCNALCNCNALCNANANAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40LBNBN%40LBNBLDNBLBNDLDLDLDNDLDLDLFLFLFLDJFLFLHJFLFJHJFLHJHJHJHJJHHJHJJHHJJHJHJHJHJHJHJFJHLFJHLFLFJFLFLFLDLFLDLDLFLDNBLDLDNBLDNBLBNBLBN%40NBL%40NBN%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNAL%3FNANANANANCLANCNANCLCNCLCNELCNELENCLELGLENEJGNELGJGLGLGLGJILGJILGJILIJIJIHILIHKJIJKHKHIJKHKHKHKHMHKHKFMHKFMFMFKFMFMFMFMDMDMDOFMDMDMBODMDOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOAMCOCOCMCOCMCOEMEMCOEMEMGMEMEMEMGMGMGMGKGMGMGKIKGMIKIKIKIKIKIKKIIKIKKIKIIIMKIIKGKIMIKGMIKGMGKIMGMEMGKGMEOGKEOEMEMEMEOCMEOCMCOCMCOCMCOAOCOAMAOAOAOAOAO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5_hVeCX8ie-rbOlTr5FzbBNKSWU=) KARATU, Arusha Region ### What's nearby - ![Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests (also known as gnus) at sunset - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025766/49808725-5dd2-4987-b458-a8c672edb231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ngorongoro Conservation Area 15 min drive \- 2.4 miles - ![Lake Manyara National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/b3c8d2db-91f4-4862-9800-ae6bf612d848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Manyara National Park 25 min drive \- 13.0 miles - ![Lake Manyara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058977/be01980e-edc6-4c21-9fd1-121a331d6958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Manyara 39 min drive \- 17.8 miles - Karatu Playground 14 min drive \- 6.5 miles ### Getting around - Lake Manyara (LKY) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Lilac Café 11 min drive - Patamu lodge 13 min drive - Kwa Msafiri 11 min drive - Rhotia Coffee Cornet 4 min drive - Restaurant | Gibb’s Farm 22 min drive ## About this property ### Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... Property highlights Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Other perks at this lodge include: - An outdoor pool Room features All guest rooms at Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. Private bathrooms... include amenities, such as Internet access. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ancestors Lodge. Walking tour free. Camping site available. 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