Octagon Lodge

Octagon Lodge

Octagon Elevate Inn – Your Stylish Stop Between Safari Adventures in Karatu

Nestled in the scenic highlands of Karatu, just moments from the Ngorongoro Crater gate, Octagon Elevate Inn is a serene, stylish inn designed for travelers seeking comfort, charm, and convenience. Whether you’re heading to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, or Serengeti, this welcoming stay is your perfect in-between—peaceful, practical, and full of personality.

Warm Comfort, Highland Charm

At Octagon Elevate, every room is crafted for a restful, elevated experience after a day of safari or travel:

  • Tastefully decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms and hot showers

  • Cozy beds with quality linens to help you truly unwind

  • Wi-Fi, reading nooks, and warm interiors ideal for relaxed evenings

  • Daily housekeeping and laundry service to keep you fresh for the road ahead

It’s the kind of comfort that makes you pause, breathe, and feel at home—right in the heart of Karatu.

Prime Location for Safari Journeys

Perfectly placed between Tanzania’s iconic parks, Octagon Elevate Inn makes safari travel seamless:

  • Just minutes to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park

  • Ideal overnight base before or after Serengeti trips

  • Surrounded by local farms, markets, and village life for an authentic Karatu experience

  • Secure location with easy vehicle access and parking

Whether you’re in transit or exploring the area, the inn offers both rest and readiness.

Fresh Meals, Local Flavors

Fuel your safari dreams with fresh, flavorful dining that blends comfort and culture:

  • Complimentary breakfast with seasonal fruit, eggs, and fresh-brewed coffee

  • Optional home-style lunch and dinner with local ingredients

  • Lovely garden seating area for dining with a view of the lush highlands

  • Tea and snacks available throughout the day

Meals at Octagon Elevate are as warm and satisfying as the welcome itself.

Personalized Service, Peaceful Setting

What makes Octagon Elevate Inn special isn’t just the rooms—it’s the people and atmosphere:

  • Friendly hosts with deep local knowledge and travel tips

  • Flexible check-in/out to match your safari schedule

  • Safe, clean environment ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups

  • Gear storage, transport coordination, and tour assistance available on request

Stay once, and you’ll see why guests feel like family here.


Why Guests Love Octagon Elevate Inn – Karatu

✔ Comfortable rooms with beautiful local character
✔ Excellent location between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
✔ Delicious meals and peaceful garden surroundings
✔ Friendly staff who make you feel right at home
✔ Ideal for safari travelers, nature lovers, and explorers in transit

Octagon Elevate Inn – Rest Easy Before the Wild Calls

Whether you’re heading into the crater, coming back from the plains, or just exploring Karatu, Octagon Elevate Inn offers the pause you didn’t know you needed—calm, cozy, and close to nature’s wonders.

Scenic. Serene. Safari-Ready.
Welcome to your inn in Karatu.

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Near by Activities Octagon Lodge

Guided Nature Walks & Coffee Farm Tours

Mount Kilimanjaro Treks

Visit to Maasai Bomas

Moshi Town Market & Local Craft Shops

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What They Say About Us

We organise safari and beach holidays to Tanzania. We believe our expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm for organising travel to Africa is unrivalled.

hassona99
hassona99
2024-02-23
Amazing life experience It was amazing experience of my life . Thank you Kilipath african Safaris for the excellent arrangements and the professional staff especially the guide driver Bryan and the chefs. All the people taking care of every detail. Thank you so much.
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Traveler24088762312
2024-02-20
Great tour with amazing people We were able to see a variety of animals including the big 5! The tour guide and the chef were really kind and explained everything to us. Also the other tour participants were absolutely cool and we became good friends. Kilipath Afrocan Safari was always on time and responded quickly so totally recommended!! Would like to use them again.
KATJAJENI
KATJAJENI
2024-02-15
Uforgetable safari 5/5 We had been communicating on Whatsapp from my home country. They prepared various options at my request and were very responsive and kind. After arriving in Arusha, they picked us up at our hotel and left us at Kilimanjaro Airport as per our request. The safari was amazing! The lodges exceeded expectations, and the food there was also nice. The tour guide was so kind and fun, making the experience truly enjoyable. We saw all the Big Five and many other animals! It was an unforgettable experience!
Eva L
Eva L
2024-02-14
Best safari It was great traveling with kilipath African safaris. They were amazing. My friend was unfortunately sick most of the safari, but the staff was very understanding and helped us a lot! Plus the food was so so delicious
Baasit K
Baasit K
2024-02-07
Words cannot explain how amazing this experience is Lovely/amazing/once in a life time/crazy/incredible… words cannot justify the experience that we have had with this tour, a gentleman called felix is who we booked our safari with and he picked us up personally from the airport and took us to our first hotel for the night in arush he was lovely and very kid hearted and hospitable, our driver was also very nice and very educated and alert to make sure we didn’t miss out on any of the amazing animals… and we saw lots, antelope/zebras/wild beasts/lions/rhinos/elephants/giraffes just to name a few… the camp site looked amazing however we had booked tented lodges before hand and regretted it incredibly when we had seen the camp sites but non the less the tented camps were also amazing, the food was incredible both on the safari and in the lodges and it was nice to have picnics with the group, I would 10000% advise you to book with these guys as just a recommendation is not enough, I hope to be back in the near future and will be booking with these guys again :)
Haleema H
Haleema H
2024-02-07
The best experience of my life This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our guide felix was absolutely amazing he made us super happy. The experience was far better than we thought and we got to see all big 5 and the migration of the zebras and wildbeast.
Allyson Phillip
Allyson Phillip
2024-01-30
Amazing Day To Climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro My husband and I reserved a one-day hike to Mandara Hut on Kilimanjaro with our guide, Mr. Joel. He picked us up from the hotel at 6 am and returned us by 8 pm. Mr. Joel ensured our comfort throughout the day, attending to all our needs during the hike. We highly recommend him to anyone considering a Kilimanjaro trek.
Delia G
Delia G
2024-01-30
A very nice and enjoyable trip! A very good and knowledgeable guide! Enjoyed it a lot!!! The weather also helped :). The route is less difficult than expected. Definitely worth it for a day trip.
GLORY D
GLORY D
2024-01-28
Kilimanjaro day hike materuni waterfall and hotspring "Thrilled with the Kilimanjaro private day hike to Materuni Waterfall and Hot Spring by Kilipath African Safaris! Seamless logistics, a personalized guide, and stunning landscapes made it a highlight of my Tanzanian journey. Materuni Waterfall and the soothing hot spring were an unbeatable combo. Highly recommend Kilipath African Safaris for an enriching blend of nature and culture in Kilimanjaro's heart!"