Karatu

Karatu is a small but vibrant town in northern Tanzania, situated on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It serves as an important service and stopover center for travelers heading to nearby national parks, while also supporting a largely agricultural community known for coffee farming, fresh produce, and local markets. Surrounded by rolling green hills and cooler highland weather, Karatu blends rural charm with growing tourism activity.