Sunset Village Lodge Karatu: Ten Bungalows With a Sunset View

Where you’ll stay

Sunset Village Lodge is an eco-conscious boutique property set within the grounds of Highview Hotel in the highland hills of Karatu. We offer ten private, safari-style luxury bungalows, each with its own veranda.

Our facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool, a poolside bar and an elevated central restaurant with wide views over the Karatu landscape.

The reason for the name

The lodge is especially known for its sunsets, when the sky turns orange and pink over the rolling Karatu hills. Guests often gather at the poolside bar in the evening just to watch the view.

Our rooms use warm, natural materials to create a peaceful, welcoming feel, which suits you if you want to unwind between days on safari.

A base for several parks

The location makes the lodge a perfect base for exploring Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park, all within easy reach. Our Experiences add activities such as garden walks, village cultural tours, cycling excursions, coffee farm visits, local market tours and traditional dance performances.

We also offer family-friendly activities and bonfire evenings at the lodge.

Forest nearby

The lodge sits close to green, forested slopes that lead up toward the Ngorongoro highlands, home to birds, small forest animals and sometimes wild elephants passing through. Short walks near the lodge let you enjoy fresh air before heading to the plains.

If you want to compare options in Karatu, see our Highview Hotel, which shares the grounds.

Sunset Village Lodge questions

How many bungalows are there?

There are ten private safari-style bungalows, each with a veranda. The small number keeps the lodge calm, which suits you if you want a quiet base between game drives.

What facilities does the lodge have?

We have a large outdoor pool, a poolside bar and an elevated central restaurant. Ask us about meal times and whether you can book a table with a view of the sunset.

Which parks can I reach from here?

The lodge is a base for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and the Serengeti. Distances differ for each, so ask us for a drive-time estimate when you plan your itinerary.

Is it linked to Highview Hotel?

Yes. The lodge lies in the grounds of Highview Hotel in Karatu. This means you may be able to combine your stay with the hotel’s facilities, but please confirm access with us.

Who is the lodge best suited to?

The lodge suits you if you want a calm, small-scale stay between safari days. With ten bungalows, a pool and a poolside bar, it works well for couples, families and friends who prefer an unhurried evening. If you want more facilities such as a spa, ask us about using those at Highview Hotel. If you want to be right in the wild, a Serengeti camp may be a better fit, so compare the options on our website.

What does eco-conscious mean here?

We run Sunset Village Lodge as an eco-conscious boutique property. For details of practices at our properties, read our Public Sustainability Report, which describes measures such as solar water heating at Highview Hotel and local sourcing. Ask us what applies to Sunset Village Lodge specifically, so you can judge whether it matches your values.