Akondo Adventures

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Game drive in Tarangire National Park

Game drive in Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide, who will transfer you from the airport to the city.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short guided city tour of Arusha, where you can explore local markets, experience the lively atmosphere of the town, and get your first impression of Tanzanian culture and daily life. Arusha is often referred to as the safari capital of Tanzania, serving as the gateway to the country’s most famous national parks.

After the tour, you will head to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay as you prepare for the exciting safari ahead.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Karatu Villas Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park (Spot Big Five )

Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park (Spot Big Five )

The exciting adventure through the northern park will continue to Serengeti National Park. At around 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your lodge to start the drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge Museum in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way. The drive to the Serengeti gate may take up to three hours. We'll stop for lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, then continue with an afternoon game drive until evening.

Serengeti is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have a chance to witness the Big Five animals of Africa – the powerful lion, elusive leopard, majestic elephant, rhino, and mighty buffalo.

Main Destination:
Central 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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Out in Africa Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Game drive in Northern Serengeti (River Crossing migration)

Game drive in Northern Serengeti (River Crossing migration)

At around 07:00 am, your guide will pick you up from your camp in Central Serengeti to start the drive to Northern Serengeti. The journey offers excellent game viewing opportunities as you traverse changing landscapes, from open savannahs to riverine areas, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic stop within the Serengeti before continuing with an afternoon game drive en route to Northern Serengeti, arriving in the evening.

Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to witness the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as an incredible diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park

After a delicious breakfast, you will continue exploring the vast plains of Central Serengeti, enjoying another morning of exciting wildlife sightings. This region offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, and many other animals roaming freely across the savannah.

In the late afternoon, you will begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes and the lush highlands surrounding the famous crater.

You will arrive at your lodge located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where breathtaking views of the crater floor await you. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening while preparing for the next day’s incredible crater safari.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Out in Africa Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Safari in Ngorongoro Crater then drive to Arusha City

Safari in Ngorongoro Crater then drive to Arusha City

At 6:30 AM, after an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is recognized as a combined natural and cultural wonder of the world by UNESCO. When you first glimpse this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammals, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It is an excellent place to see the endangered black rhinoceros grazing on the grass plains and large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.

After the excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will slowly ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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