Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge is located deep in the farmlands of the Ngorongoro Karatu region of northern Tanzania. It's the long-term project of two Dutch doctors who saw the beauty and need of the community, and built a camp to serve both tourists (particularly as a conference venue), and the local children by means of an orphanage and a school. A stay here is a lovely break from the early mornings on safari and it's a good base from which to explore the surrounding area, including the infamous Ngorongoro Crater (which might require an early morning start!). It's a simple but intimate and totally charming lodge, and impressively, 20% of the nightly rate is donated to the children's home and other related projects.
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Fifteen tents include twelve doubles, one triple and two family units that sleep four. They're more functional than luxurious, but definitely comfortable enough. Raised on wooden decks with views over the forest, they stay nice and cool under thatched roofs. Inside, furnishings are simple: twin or double beds, a wicker chair and a luggage rack. A few locally-made throws add a bit of colour. At the back of the tent is an ensuite bathroom with a toilet and a shower, divided by a bamboo shield.
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Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge start from around $210, or US$210, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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