A small and private lodge twenty minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate, set amidst colourful and exotic gardens. The perfect base for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.
Rooms from $120 a night.
Octagon Lodge is a small and private lodge between the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and majestic Lake Manyara. In harmony with the indigenous environment and architecture, it brings natural elements and a homely feel together.
Our friendly Tanzanian staff offer a personal service in an intimate setting, for an authentic and unforgettable holiday in Tanzania.
In 2012 the lodge was taken over by a family who refurbished it for guests who value privacy and comfort. Since then it has kept improving, and at the heart of the gardens sits our Irish Bar. We cook with our own organic, home-grown vegetables and draw spring water from our private borehole.
Traditionally designed en-suite chalets, rooms, family rooms and a two-bedroom cottage offer comfort for everyone. We also have facilities for disabled guests.
Rates are per room, per night. Special East Africa resident rates available on request.
Octagon Lodge is a family-owned lodge offering exceptional dining with an air of charm. Our talented chefs cook with fresh, organically grown produce from our own farm.
A full selection of single malts, Irish whiskey, wines and spirits is available at the bar.
Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the garden and take a stroll to hear the birds sing. Sit outside, or on your own balcony under the African sun.
A swimming pool, garden walkways and a campsite, all within the grounds.
Friendly and attentive service, excellent rooms, lovely gardens; we would have been happy to stay longer.
Very close to Karatu, yet you felt like you were far from any city. The staff took good care of us and the meals were delicious. Maybe the best on our entire trip.
This lodge was worth every penny! Beautiful little individual lodges tucked away from the hustle of Karatu, with beautiful greenery everywhere. Dinner and breakfast were spot on.
The Northern Circuit parks are all within driving distance. Each has its own attractions, so ask us and we’ll help you plan your safari.
The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and one of the best places to see the Big Five. The gate is twenty minutes away.
One of Tanzania’s smallest parks and one of its most scenic; Hemingway called it the loveliest he had seen in Africa.
Both within driving distance, making Octagon an ideal base for the whole Northern Circuit.
A guided hike to the waterfall and the caves where elephants have dug for mineral-rich soil for over 150 years.
The Cradle of Mankind, home to Homo habilis some 1.9 million years ago.
Volcanic soil and highland altitude make Karatu ideal coffee country. Visit the plantations nearby.
Leave the vehicle behind, ride through the Ngorongoro highlands and meet local people.
A sky-high walk through the forest canopy of Lake Manyara.
At the foot of the Rift Valley wall near Mto wa Mbu, with views over lakes and the Maasai steppe.
Our manager is available 24/7 to answer any questions. Send us your dates, or drop by the lodge and talk to us.