4-Day Mid-Range Tarangire Serengeti Tour with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
Follow elephant herds through Tarangire’s baobab plains, track lions in Central Serengeti, and end by spotting flamingos along the shores of Lake Manyara in this 4-Day safari tour circuit. This adventure offers a perfect blend of wildlife experiences and comfortable accommodations, making it ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to combine their safari with a trip to Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, where you can witness the majestic elephants roaming beneath the iconic baobabs. After a day of exploration, you will retreat to Country Lodge Karatu, a welcoming mid-range lodge in Karatu. Here, you can enjoy hearty buffet meals including filling breakfasts, picnic lunches, and communal dinners featuring a mix of international and Tanzanian dishes. The cottage rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, and verandas, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Next, you will head to the Central Serengeti, staying at Embalakai Tented Camp, which offers a rustic bush experience close to the Seronera Valley. This camp is perfect for adventurous couples and groups who appreciate a small-scale feel and authentic safari immersion. Meals are simple yet hearty, with early teas, picnic breakfasts, and communal plated dinners focused on safari staples. The Meru-style tents come with en-suite bathrooms and verandas, allowing you to soak in the surrounding wilderness.
Your final stop is Lake Manyara, renowned for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. This park provides a stunning backdrop for your last day of exploration. After an exciting day, you can return to Country Lodge Karatu for a restful night before concluding your safari.
With easy access to Ngorongoro and Manyara, this itinerary allows you to experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife while enjoying dependable comfort and family-friendly accommodations.
Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
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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.
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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 | $2527 |
| 2 | $1627 |
| 3 | $1410 |
| 4 | $1375 |
| 5 | $1295 |
| 6 | $1242 |
| 7 | $1390 |
| 8 | $1338 |
| 9 | $1298 |
| 10 | $1295 |
| 11 | $1266 |
| 12 | $1242 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu
