4-Day Upper Mid-Range Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
Photographers get crater light and baobab silhouettes in a tight 4-Day safari tour window. Experience the stunning landscapes of Tarangire and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying the comforts of mid-range accommodations. This journey begins and ends in Arusha, making it ideal for first-time visitors or those combining their adventure with a trek on Mount Kilimanjaro or a relaxing stay in Zanzibar.
Your adventure starts at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, a perfect base for exploring the nearby parks. This lodge offers a cozy atmosphere with cottage-style rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and verandas, allowing you to unwind after a day of exploration. The communal dining experience includes hearty buffet-style meals, ensuring you are well-fueled for your daily adventures.
On your first day, you will head to Conserve Safari Tarangire Camp, where you will immerse yourself in the authentic tented experience. Here, you can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts and picnic lunches, allowing for extended game drives in search of Tarangire's famous elephants and iconic baobabs. The Meru tents provide comfort with real mattresses and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a restful night under the stars.
With one night in Tarangire and one night in Ngorongoro, you will have ample opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes that these parks offer. The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its Big 5 sightings, while Tarangire is celebrated for its elephant herds. This mix of parks provides a well-rounded safari experience, allowing you to appreciate the unique beauty of Tanzania's wildlife.
Whether you are capturing the sunrise over the baobabs or watching the wildlife roam freely, this safari promises unforgettable memories.
Mix of mid-range and upper 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
+ more verified Mix of mid-range and upper mid-range operatorsInclusions
- 🛏️ 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 | $3024 |
| 2 | $1820 |
| 3 | $1528 |
| 4 | $1480 |
| 5 | $1372 |
| 6 | $1301 |
| 7 | $1450 |
| 8 | $1386 |
| 9 | $1337 |
| 10 | $1337 |
| 11 | $1301 |
| 12 | $1271 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Tarangire