5-Day Mid-Range Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari with Bougainvillea
Why this Package
Keep the driving purposeful: embark on a 5-day safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Central Serengeti while enjoying the comforts of a mid-range lodge. This journey is perfect for both first-time adventurers and seasoned safari-goers, providing ample opportunity to witness the incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes of Tanzania.
Your adventure begins at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, ideally located for visits to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Here, you can enjoy hearty buffet-style meals featuring a variety of options, including packed lunches for your day trips. The cottage-style rooms offer a cozy retreat with en-suite bathrooms and verandas, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration.
Next, you’ll head to Hippo Trails Camp in the heart of the Central Serengeti. This mid-range tented camp provides an immersive experience, allowing you to be close to the action. With meals that include picnic breakfasts and communal dinners, you’ll savor delicious, filling food while sharing stories with fellow travelers. The Meru-style tents come equipped with comfortable beds and en-suite facilities, ensuring a restful night’s sleep.
Access to the parks is convenient, with the Ngorongoro Gate just a short drive from your lodge, allowing for easy transitions between stunning landscapes and wildlife sightings. Spend your days on thrilling game drives, where you can witness the majesty of the Tarangire elephants and the diverse wildlife of the Serengeti, including the chance to see the Big Five.
With one night in each park, this itinerary allows you to experience the unique offerings of each area without feeling rushed. The combination of comfortable lodgings, delicious meals, and prime wildlife viewing makes this safari an unforgettable 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 | $3774 |
| 2 | $2430 |
| 3 | $2094 |
| 4 | $2026 |
| 5 | $1905 |
| 6 | $1825 |
| 7 | $2005 |
| 8 | $1932 |
| 9 | $1875 |
| 10 | $1870 |
| 11 | $1829 |
| 12 | $1795 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti