ENYATI LODGE-KARATU
Enyati lodge is a mid range accommodation (3 star) situated in the rural areas of Changarawe village at the safari junction few minutes away from Karatu Town in Tanzania. Enyata lodge is in a close proximity to Ngorongoro crater, 2km from Karatu Playground, 35km from Lake Manyara national park and 70 km from Lake Eyasi. You can be at the lodge by either road transport from Arusha city taking approximately 2 -3 hours to the Ngorongoro lodare gate then 40 minutes to fly to the close lake manyara airstrip.
Enyati lodge consists of 26 spacious and comfortable rooms that reflect local architectural building style with modern comfort. Rooms are well decorated and furnished with high standard private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, hot and cold showers , mosquito nets, free toiletries , complementary bottled water , washing basin , flat screen TVs, satellite channel, wardrobe etc. There are private balconies and sitting areas overlooking the sweeping views of tropical garden and surrounding landscape. There are cracking fireplaces in the living rooms and that provides warmth to visitors in the nights. Rooms are configured as single ,double ,twin and triple/family rooms as mention above costing 200$ per night and above depending on seasons, sometimes rate goes slightly high during peak/ high season than in Low season.
Enyati lodge offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant in the main building surrounded by natural beauty serving different meals both international and African- inspired meals that meets guests choice; continental breakfast picnic lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well trained, friendly and organized staff .
A well stocked bar with variety of drinks, local, cocktail, wines, spirits and international beers, you enjoy the variety of beverages while overlooking the stunning view of tropical garden and surrounding area, solar energy available, Free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Laundry services available.
WiFI available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Business center with conference that holds capacity of people, honey moon package , massage services are offered , Excellent and comfortable beds with clean washed beddings, Craft shop available at the lodge with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essential ,guides book and many more.
Ngorongoro crater is found in the Northern part of Tanzania close to Ngorongoro conservation area in the great rift valley covering the total area of 8,292km and its 3 million years old . The crater is the best place in East Africa with beautiful breathtaking Views. There are different attractions in the park which include; wild beast migration from Serengeti , Ngorongoro crater , Salei Plains and Ol karien Gorge, Variety flora and Fauna, stunning scenery and many more attractions. The park has different categories of accommodation like; Budget, Mid range and luxury accommodation that are convenient and affordable to guests visiting the area. The park contains short grasses with more high lands and other beautiful volcanoes. The area have over 25,000 large animals including 26 black rhinoceros and over 100 number of lions, 7,000 wild beasts, 4,000 zebras, 3,000 eland and 3,000 Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles .
The park has different animal including the big five mammals of the world ; lion ,Buffaloes, elephant, leopards ,Rhinos ,zebras , implalas , antelopes and different bird species . There are more different activities to do while in the Park which include ; Game viewing at crater and lake Eyasi view point to different animals migrating , Crater viewing , Cultural visits in the local village, Hiking the Gol Mountains in the remote areas of the park , Crater Rim Nature walks, Bird watching in the park, Visiting archaeological like oldivai gorge museum and many other activities . The Park gives stunning view of the Ngorongoro Crater since it’s the largest caldera in the world and the surrounding areas. There are more masaai mara pastoralists in Ngorongoro park . its 80$ per person entering Ngorongoro park . June –July and late January and February are the best month to travel in Tanzania for a safari especially Ngorongoro side