6-Day Ultimate Luxury Safari & Mafia Island Retreat

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Big Time Adventures guide. You'll transfer to Arusha (approx. 1–1.5 hours), enjoying views of Mount Meru, coffee plantations, and local villages. You'll check in at your luxury lodge and unwind. Later, you will attend a detailed safari briefing covering the journey ahead. You will enjoy a gourmet dinner and overnight stay, preparing for your Northern Circuit adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours). You'll enjoy a game drive among iconic baobabs and large elephant herds, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. You'll pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the park. In the afternoon, you will continue exploring before heading to Karatu for check-in at a luxury lodge, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey to Serengeti National Park

You will depart early for Serengeti National Park (approx. 4–5 hours), passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with panoramic views. You will arrive for an afternoon game drive across vast plains rich with wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest. You will enjoy a picnic lunch en route. You'll check in at your luxury lodge or tented camp, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti Balloon Safari & Game Drives

You'll begin with a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, offering breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and landscapes. Celebrate with a champagne breakfast upon landing. You will continue with morning and afternoon game drives, exploring predator-rich areas and vast savannahs. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

You'll start with an early morning game drive, witnessing the Serengeti at sunrise. After a picnic lunch, you'll journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands (approx. 4–5 hours). Optional stops include a Maasai cultural visit or Olduvai Gorge exploration. You'll arrive at your luxury lodge within the conservation area, relax, and enjoy dinner with scenic views of the highlands. Overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

• Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara & Flight to Mafia Island

After breakfast, you will explore Lake Manyara National Park on a morning game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. You will experience the treetop canopy walk for unique forest views. After lunch, you will transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Mafia Island.

Main Destination:

Mafia Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.