KARATU TOWN TOURS

KARATU activities: COFFEE, MARKETS, AND CULTURAL experiences

Introduction

Karatu town, located in the northern highlands of Tanzania, is a small town that serves as a gateway to some of Tanzania’s most famous national parks. Despite its proximity to these parks, it gives a unique experience of its own, with an abundance of cultural and natural attractions for Tourists.

Tours to Do

Coffee Plantation Visit

The plantations of Karatu take you on a fascinating journey of coffee, as you discover the tools of coffee production, indulge in aromatic brews, and witness the interesting process from bean to cup.

Gibb’s Farm, Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge and Shangri-La Coffee Estate are among the notable coffee plantations in Karatu. You can book guided tours that take you through scenic coffee fields, and give an insight into the cultivation of Arabica and Robusta beans. These plantations offer interactive experiences that allow you to pick, wash, dry, roast and brew these coffee beans. In fact, if you have some time and interest, you may even stay back with the farmers and help them out with planting new trees in the fields. 

The best time to visit these coffee plantations would be during the harvest season which is from July to January. You will find the plantations bustling with activity as coffee cherries reach their peak ripeness, and are picked and dropped in the baskets. 

However, the experience does not end here. Coffee plantation visits go beyond learning the production process. Many plantations offer tasting sessions as well, allowing you to savour the distinct flavors and aromas of Tanzanian coffee.

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