Make your stay in Tanzania individual & unforgettable
Foresight Eco Lodge is beautifully nestled in nature at an altitude of 1,650 meters. The Ngorongoro National Park is not far away and from the lodge you have a fantastic view of the Ngorongoro jungle and towards the south over the impressive vastness of the country around Karatu.
Guests can sit outside in our restaurant during the day, enjoying the magnificent view and the warming rays of the sun. When the weather is good, they are also treated to an enchanting sunset. And when it gets fresh in the evening, we close the tent walls that were rolled up during the day. This not only looks beautiful, it is also extremely practical and fits perfectly into the nature.
Make your stay in Tanzania individual & unforgettable
Foresight Eco Lodge is beautifully nestled in nature at an altitude of 1,650 meters. The Ngorongoro National Park is not far away and from the lodge you have a fantastic view of the Ngorongoro jungle and towards the south over the impressive vastness of the country around Karatu.
Guests can sit outside in our restaurant during the day, enjoying the magnificent view and the warming rays of the sun. When the weather is good, they are also treated to an enchanting sunset. And when it gets fresh in the evening, we close the tent walls that were rolled up during the day. This not only looks beautiful, it is also extremely practical and fits perfectly into the nature.
Bungalows
In our lodge are three beautiful round bungalows available —
made of natural material with bathroom, balcony and wooden walkway. The high and impressive roofs made of bound palm leaves are our pride and joy. The living room and bedroom are flooded with light, spacious and furnished with love. By the way, you can enjoy the starry sky comfortably from the bed, because all beds can be pushed onto the balcony.
Glad you are looking for something special!
One of our company’s mottoes is “Make a Difference”. Our ambition is to make a difference in the society of Tanzania through our lodge. We want to help the country and its people to develop through our social engagement and projects. And of course we want to make a difference for our guests. Travel is allowed to touch the heart and that is what makes the difference.
Family Tents
Tenting? Yes, with pleasure ! We have two beautiful, light-flooded family tents ! Luxury tents with shower, double sink and a “cozy” toilet. The tents with two rooms can easily accommodate 5 people each. The large terrace invites you to chill out.
Tiny House
Proudly and excitedly we present our new, cute Tiny House. The little house may be small, but it still has it all: toilet, hot shower and two comfortable single beds. On clear nights, you can wonderfully gaze at the fantastic starry sky from your bed through the “glass roof”.
Let’s glamp—the Tiny House is waiting for you and is looking forward to your visit!
30 Reasons Why You Should Stay With Us
- Because you can sleep in bed under the stars
- Because you will enjoy the pleasant temperatures and fresh air at 1,650 meters above sea level
- Because we will give you the opportunity to get in touch with the society
- Because you can enjoy a sensational view
- Because our restaurant is very special with the bricks, the wooden floor and the tent character
- Because the accommodations are very private and you are undisturbed
- Because you have many opportunities to support the local people living in poverty
- Because we fill your water bottle for free (water in plastic bottles has to be paid for—for the sake of the environment)
- Because we run the lodge sustainably
- Because we pay fair salaries
- Because we want to build a school with the profit of the lodge
- Because you support society with your stay on our lodge
- Because you will get to your room via beautiful wooden walkways
- Because you will have a lot of fun and enjoyment with our funny staff
- Because you will spend your stay in nature
- Because you will hear almost nothing but the chirping of birds and the wild animals at night
- Because we are honest and we are not concerned about profit, but about the people
- Because you will like our cuisine very much
- Because everything is made with a lot of heart and you will see and feel it
- Because you will stay in very special round cottages or in a beautiful and comfortable tent
- Because you will be able to see a sensational starry sky, as the surroundings are mostly dark
- Because you will stay very close to the Ngorongoro National Park
- Because you will receive delicious full board
- Because the materials used are mostly sustainable and natural
- Because the materials used are mostly from the immediate vicinity
- Because you will enjoy a nice and comfortable shower with a big shower head and an additional hand shower
- Because you can enjoy lots of flowers and green space around the lodge
- Because we have a lot of space for everything you want to do
- Because you can make many beautiful excursions with us
- Because you can enjoy traditional things (food, buildings, dance performances, …) but you don’t have to miss the comforts of the western world (food + drinks, bathrooms, service, …)
We Offer …
Welcome Juice
First Aid
Free Wifi
Restaurant
Full Board
Bar
Free Drinking Water
Room Service
Towels
Deckchairs
Laundry Service
Safari Offers
Safari Lunch Box
Nature Walks
Insights into the Local Society
Campfire in the Evening
Traditional Iraqw Dance
Sleeping under the Stars
Our Restaurant
“Pamoja” is Swahili and means as much as “together”. We chose this name for our restaurant because it is a place to meet, to share and to enjoy and relax. There are different areas in the restaurant and the tables can be arranged separately or together. Sophisticated are the walls made of canvas, which can be opened and closed flexibly—as needed.
Surrounded by banana trees and papaya trees, the restaurant is a little hidden but still in a royal location with a beautiful view of the Ngorongoro jungle. During the day it invites you to chill in the sun, in the evening you can enjoy a magnificent sunset from the terrace. Surrounded by brick buildings typical for the region, the flair is cozy, warm and traditional.
Our chef Georgy is bubbling over with good humor and you can taste it. He cooks simply fantastically well. The cuisine is international and varied. On request Georgy also prepares traditional Tanzanian food. These are for example rice, beans, a special green leafy vegetable (Mnafu), green bananas in delicious sauce and so on.
We offer an intercontinental breakfast with different varieties of eggs and pancakes, fruits, cereals and other goodies, there is something for everyone. If you go on safari during the day, you can fill your lunch box yourself in the morning at the richly laid buffet according to your hunger, desire and mood.
In the evening Georgy delights our guests with a 4-course menu consisting of starter, soup and homemade rolls, main course and a delicious dessert. We are happy to accommodate food intolerances and special diets, we ask for timely information (one day in advance).
Facts & Informations
The hotel includes a property of about 2.5 hectares at an altitude of 1,650 meters. We are a small and private hotel and can accommodate a limited number of guests in 3 cottages and a family tent. We also have a cozy restaurant with an outdoor area and bar. We offer full board, drinking water is included in the hotel price. The nearest town, Karatu, is about 25 minutes drive away. For a small tip we are happy to send a courier to Karatu to run errands.
Bungalows
Each bungalow has a size of about 30 m², a private bathroom with shower with large shower head and additional hand shower, double sink and toilet. Towels and bath mats are provided. You sleep in a king size bed with warm comforter (an extra bed of standard size is possible). In addition, the bungalow is furnished with a table and two chairs, wardrobe, shelf for storing a suitcase, two bedside tables and floor mats made of natural material. A small covered balcony with railing with table function at the entrance and a large balcony (about 10 m²) with railing are available. The double bed can be pushed onto the large balcony. From both balconies you have a view of the Ngorongoro Crater wall or over the vastness around the village of Karatu. A wooden walkway leads directly from the restaurant across the garden to the front door. Mosquito nets are attached to the sliding windows. Drinking water is provided in the room. We use solar power, have hot water and offer room service.
Family Tents
The luxurious tents are each about 60 m² and have a spacious bathroom with shower with large shower head and additional hand shower, double sink, bath mat and separate toilet. The two rooms of each Tent are equipped with a king size bed in one room and a queensize- and single bed in the other room (a standard size extra bed is also possible). The comforters are nice and warm and there is an additional large blanket for each bed. There are one or two nightstands by the bed. The two rooms are furnished with a small table with two chairs, a round table with four chairs, two wardrobes and two shelves for storing suitcases. The floor mats made of natural material harmonize very well with the beautiful wooden floor. The long side of the tent is completely equipped with sliding glass doors. In addition, there is the possibility to open several large tent windows with mosquito nets. The huge terrace (about 40 m²) along the entire length of each family tent offers a magnificent view of the Ngorongoro Crater wall. A wooden walkway leads from the restaurant directly to the terrace. Drinking water is provided in the room. We use solar power, have hot water and offer room service.
Glamping in our Tiny House
A very special feature of our Tiny House is the balcony with a fantastic view over Karatu to the “Mbulu Mountains”! The Tiny House has two hinged doors with plexiglass that can be opened upwards and serve as a roof for the balcony. The living area then flows smoothly into the balcony and the beds can be pushed onto the balcony if desired. Small shelves and cute details add to the comfort and cosiness. When you book our sweet little house, you will of course enjoy all the pleasures our beautiful lodge has to offer: You will enjoy the best food (full board) in our wonderful and stylish restaurant with a fantastic view of the Ngorongoro Crater rim. In the evening, you can watch “African TV”, which means the evening around the campfire of the fancy fireplace. Our staff will do their utmost to make your stay with us a relaxing and comfortable one.
Back to the Tiny House. We would like to tell you how we came up with the crazy idea of building such a little house in Africa: Surely it has not escaped your notice that our goal is to support the surrounding community. Especially the primary school nearby and later our own school we want to support not only financially, but also with man- and women-power. We actually built this cottage for the guests who want to stay with us for a longer period of time and support the society and the school on a voluntary basis. We support the idea of volunteering by offering affordable accommodation. For a longer stay in this cute little house we offer special conditions on request.
Special Opening Rates
Be happy! Because we have opened the brand new lodge just in January 2022 and you currently get attractive opening prices for your booking. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Location
Foresight Eco Lodge is located in the northeast of Tanzania, above the rooftops of Karatu. The main road in Karatu is about 8 km away, and the entrance to the Ngorongoro Reserve is about 25 km away.
Travel times from surrounding airports:
Lake Manyara: 40 minutes
Arusha: 3 hours
Kilimanjaro International Airport: 4,5 hours
