6-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Safari with Bougainvillea Lodge
Why this Package
6-Day safari tour linking the stunning landscapes of Tarangire, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast expanses of the Central and West Serengeti offers an unforgettable adventure. Experience the thrill of the Great Wildebeest Migration while enjoying the comforts of mid-range lodges that cater to your needs.
Your journey begins at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu, a perfect base for exploring the nearby Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. This lodge is known for its reliable service and communal dining atmosphere, where you can savor hearty buffet-style meals featuring a variety of international and Tanzanian dishes. The cottage-style rooms provide a cozy retreat with en-suite bathrooms and verandas overlooking the lush gardens.
As you venture into the Central Serengeti, you will stay at the Kati Kati Tented Camp, which offers simple yet comfortable Meru-style tents. Here, you can enjoy early morning game drives, ensuring you witness the wildlife before the crowds arrive. Meals at Kati Kati are hearty and communal, perfect for sharing stories of the day’s adventures.
Finally, you will explore the West Serengeti before heading back to Arusha. With multiple nights in each area, you will have ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, including the chance to see the Big Five in their natural habitat.
This safari is ideal for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers looking to experience the best of Tanzania’s national parks while enjoying dependable comfort and delicious meals.
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 | $4542 |
| 2 | $2864 |
| 3 | $2460 |
| 4 | $2398 |
| 5 | $2249 |
| 6 | $2149 |
| 7 | $2374 |
| 8 | $2284 |
| 9 | $2214 |
| 10 | $2213 |
| 11 | $2162 |
| 12 | $2120 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti
