3-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
Keep logistics simple: embark on a 3-day safari adventure linking the stunning Central Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This journey is perfect for first-time visitors seeking to experience the heart of Tanzania's wildlife.
Your stay begins at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, a dependable mid-range option that caters to families, couples, and groups. Enjoy hearty buffet-style meals, including packed lunches and dinners featuring soups, meat dishes, and vegetarian options, all served in a communal, informal dining atmosphere. The lodge offers cozy cottage-style rooms equipped with en-suite bathrooms and verandas, set amidst beautiful garden grounds, providing a relaxing retreat after your daily adventures.
Access to the Ngorongoro Gate is conveniently close, just a 25–30 minute drive, allowing you to maximize your time exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its rich wildlife, including the Big 5. The following day, venture into the Central Serengeti, where you will stay at the Zuri Camp Serengeti. This mobile-style camp offers an authentic safari experience, placing you right in the midst of the action, especially during the migration season.
At Zuri Camp, meals are simple yet hearty, featuring picnic breakfasts and communal dinners that foster a sociable atmosphere. Your accommodation consists of comfortable canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms, providing a rustic yet immersive experience in the heart of the Serengeti. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit under the vast African sky, sharing stories of the day’s wildlife encounters.
With this itinerary, you will not only witness the incredible wildlife of Tanzania but also enjoy the comfort and reliability of well-chosen lodges. Experience the thrill of game drives in the Serengeti and the stunning landscapes of Ngorongoro, making this a memorable safari adventure.
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
- ✈️ Internal flights as in itinerary
- 🚙 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
- ❌ 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 | $2490 |
| 2 | $1691 |
| 3 | $1475 |
| 4 | $1413 |
| 5 | $1339 |
| 6 | $1290 |
| 7 | $1389 |
| 8 | $1346 |
| 9 | $1312 |
| 10 | $1304 |
| 11 | $1280 |
| 12 | $1261 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti