Overview
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located in the outskirts of Karatu, some 10 km from the main gate.
Due to its location, this simple but comfortable lodge is a great place for a stopover visiting and Ngorongoro Crater. The lovely garden atmosphere gives you plenty of room to relax.
All of the staff are originally from the Ethiopian highlands, but have been living in Karatu for some time.
This lodge has strong community links, with some of the profits going into helping the local community.
Accommodation
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The lodge exists of 18 large, self contained cottages with comfortable twin beds. Family rooms with interconnecting doors are available.
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Each room is fitted with mosquito nets, hot and cold water in the en suite bathroom, a verandah and a fireplace.
Facilities
• The lodge has a couple of large dining rooms, a bar, a small curio shop and plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating areas. From March 2008, the swimming pool will be completed.
Activities
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The lodge arranges day wildlife watching and game driving Tanzania safaris to the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
• Morning wildlife walks around the lodge and hiking adventures to and Empakaai Crater in the nearby highlands.
• Visits to a selection of authentic Maasai villages, all of which belong to the national cultural tourism program and allow unique visits to Maasai homesteads.
Dining
• The restaurant offers lunch a la carte, and for dinner a buffet, which caters also for vegetarians.
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The lodge also has a bar with a selection of soft drinks, south african wines, locan and international beers, and spirits.
Boungainvillea Lodge – Amani Tours View
When we last visited, it was very clear that the staff are very proud of the lodge and the levels of community involvement. If you're traveling with your own safari guide and 4WD, then this good-value lodge is incredibly convenient for visiting either Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.
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