3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Ngorongoro & Central Serengeti with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
Balance your 3-Day safari tour: one day drops into the crater, the next works big-cat terrain in Central Serengeti. Your adventure begins at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, a perfect base for exploring the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. This lodge offers hearty buffet-style meals, including packed lunches for your day trips, ensuring you are well-fueled for your explorations.
After a day of wildlife viewing, retreat to your comfortable cottage-style room, equipped with en-suite bathrooms and a relaxing veranda. The lodge's inviting pool and garden grounds provide a serene atmosphere to unwind after your adventures.
Transitioning to the Central Serengeti, you will stay at Tukaone Hembe Serengeti Camp, known for its rustic charm and intimate setting. Enjoy hearty meals that cater to the adventurous spirit, with picnic breakfasts and communal dinners that foster a sense of camaraderie among guests. The Meru-style tents offer essential comfort, featuring en-suite bathrooms and a shared mess tent for evening gatherings around the fire pit.
Being centrally located in the Serengeti allows for early morning game drives, maximizing your chances of witnessing the incredible wildlife, including the famed big cats. This safari is ideal for first-time visitors looking to experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife, while also providing a comfortable and family-friendly atmosphere.
With a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, this safari package promises unforgettable memories in two of Tanzania's most iconic locations.
Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
Book with the Right Tour Operator
Each safari company has its own strengths — some specialize in luxury safaris, some in mid-range, and some in budget trips. Their expertise depends on years of experience in specific price categories, the quality of their guides and vehicles, and the lodge partnerships they’ve built over time. None of this is visible on websites or forums, which is why NMT connects you directly with the operators best suited to your safari tier.
- Accurate matching based on your budget and travel needs
- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
- Book DIRECTLY with trusted Tanzanian specialists — no markups or middlemen
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- 🛏️ Accommodation during safari
- 🍽️ All meals: Full board on all days. Only breakfast on days with just hotel.
- 🎟️ All park entrance fees and government taxes
- 💧 Drinking water, tea & coffee during the safari
- 🧑✈️ Driver Guide: Friendly, English-speaking (or another language) expert with deep wildlife knowledge
- 🚙 Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
👉 Exact inclusions may vary. Final details will be provided by the tour operator when you request a quote.
Exclusions
The following costs are not included in above prices:
- ❌ International flight costs
- ❌ Internal Tanzania flight costs
- ❌ VISA fees
- ❌ Tips to guides and hotel staff
- ❌ Laundry, unless specified otherwise by hotels being used (ask the tour operator providing the quote)
- ❌ Alcoholic drinks unless specified otherwise
Per-person pricing
💡 Prices indicate how much each traveler would pay for a private tour, depending on total group size. Group tours aren’t available for this exact set of lodges.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2333 |
| 2 | $1476 |
| 3 | $1253 |
| 4 | $1198 |
| 5 | $1120 |
| 6 | $1068 |
| 7 | $1171 |
| 8 | $1126 |
| 9 | $1090 |
| 10 | $1085 |
| 11 | $1060 |
| 12 | $1039 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti