Location
Karatu, near the Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Type
Permanent Lodge
Accommodation Level
Simple
Price Guide
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
This locally-owned and run lodge is in Karatu, near Ngorongoro Crater. The owners say that their aim is to offer ‘simple homey comforts at a reasonable price’. In our view, they do just that.
We regularly recommend Boungainvillea lodge for anyone wanting a base near the Ngorongoro Crater, yet trying to keep a lid on costs.
The lodge was created by two forward-thinking Tanzanians, a local farmer and a chef who cooks up a storm in the kitchen every day. The friendly staff, who all live in the local village ensure you are made to feel welcome and well looked after and their sense of pride is unmistakable.
The spacious garden cottages are spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the peaceful and laid-back atmosphere allows you to relax before heading off on your safari adventure.
Should you wish to sample the local culture there are all sorts of excursions that can be arranged by the staff. The neighbouring coffee plantation is well worth a visit and you can easily walk into town to see the local market and bustling African community.
Times to Go
You can easily spend a couple of days at Arumeru and during this time you can enjoy a trip into Arusha National Park which is only half an hour.
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge highlights
- Locally-owned and run
- Home comforts and friendly staff
- Close to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
- Explore the neighbouring coffee plantation
- Pretty gardens and outdoor pool
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge location
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Details
- 32 rooms in garden cottages
- Open all year round
- Children of all ages welcome
Facilities
- Lovely gardens
- Massage room
- WIFI in reception
- Laundry service
Activities
(All optional)
- Game drives to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
- Visit local communities
- Coffee plantation tour
- Ngorongoro highlands treks
- Bird watching
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge rooms
There are 32 twin garden cottages with en-suite bathrooms.
A third bed can be supplied on request and two of the cottages have inter-connecting rooms so can be used as family suites.
Built of stone and wood they are rustic and simply furnished.
They each have a cosy fireplace in the seating area and outside there are verandas overlooking the pretty landscaped gardens.
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