5-Day Mid-Range Tarangire Serengeti Tour with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
This route reveals the contrasts of northern Tanzania: Tarangire’s elephants, Central Serengeti’s vast predator stage, and Lake Manyara’s Rift Valley forests. Over five days, you will experience the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes that make Tanzania a premier safari destination.
Your adventure begins at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, a dependable mid-range option perfect for families and couples. This lodge offers a relaxed atmosphere with hearty buffet-style meals, including packed lunches for your safari days. Enjoy simple yet comfortable cottage-style rooms equipped with en-suite bathrooms and verandas that overlook the lush garden grounds.
From here, you will embark on a game drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. After a night in Tarangire, you will continue to the Central Serengeti, where the wildlife viewing is exceptional. Staying at the Kati Kati Tented Camp, you’ll have the advantage of early access to the park’s wildlife-rich areas. The camp provides basic but hearty meals and comfortable Meru-style tents, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
Your final stop will be Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. The lodge options here offer a great blend of comfort and accessibility to the park, ensuring you can make the most of your time exploring this unique ecosystem. This safari is ideal for both first-timers and repeat visitors looking to deepen their experience in Tanzania's remarkable landscapes.
With the combination of stunning parks, comfortable lodges, and the chance to witness incredible wildlife, this safari is a perfect choice for those seeking adventure and relaxation in the heart of Tanzania.
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
- 🚙 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 | $3357 |
| 2 | $2157 |
| 3 | $1876 |
| 4 | $1842 |
| 5 | $1736 |
| 6 | $1666 |
| 7 | $1856 |
| 8 | $1788 |
| 9 | $1736 |
| 10 | $1736 |
| 11 | $1698 |
| 12 | $1666 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti
