Mix of budget and mid-range

5-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Safari with Bougainvillea Lodges

5 Days·Private Safari

Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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Why this Package

A three-stop 5-Day safari tour: explore the wonders of Tarangire, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Central Serengeti while enjoying the comforts of dependable mid-range lodges. Begin your adventure at Country Lodge Karatu, a welcoming base in Karatu, where you can relax in clean cottage rooms with en-suite bathrooms and enjoy hearty buffet meals, including picnic lunches for your daily excursions. This lodge is conveniently located just a short drive from both Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Park.

Your journey continues to the Central Serengeti, where you will stay at Thorntree Camp Serengeti. This mid-range tented camp offers a functional yet comfortable experience, with Meru tents featuring en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy filling buffet breakfasts and communal dinners, all while being in close proximity to prime wildlife viewing areas. The location is perfect for witnessing the rich predator activity that the Serengeti is renowned for.

Finally, you will return to the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of exploration. The crater is famous for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and offers a unique opportunity to see elephants, lions, and more in their natural habitat. This tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers looking to experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife.

Mix of budget and mid-range Tanzania Safari

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Inclusions

🛏️ 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.