Akondo Adventures

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$2,828 pp (USD)

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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

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport | Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport | Arusha

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:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Villa
  • Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Flight to Northern Serengeti & Great Migration Game Drive

Flight to Northern Serengeti & Great Migration Game Drive

Your safari adventure begins in the morning. At 08:00 AM, you will be picked up from your lodge and transferred to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to the Northern Serengeti. The flight departs at 10:00 AM and arrives at 11:00 AM at Kogatende Airstrip.

Upon arrival, you will meet your friendly driver-guide, who will begin an exciting full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti. This region is world-famous for the great migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the dramatic Mara River in search of fresh grazing. Witnessing this spectacular event is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences in Africa.

During the day, you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti. In the late afternoon, you will slowly drive to your camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Northern 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
Accommodation:
Nyikani Migration Camp Kogatende
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti Safari Journey

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti Safari Journey

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of nature and the chirping of birds in the Serengeti wilderness. After breakfast at around 07:00 AM, you will begin another exciting day of game viewing.

Today’s journey takes you from the Northern Serengeti toward the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, an area famous for its year-round abundance of animals. Along the way, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and continue searching for wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores.

The Central Serengeti is particularly known for its predator population, making it one of the best places to witness dramatic wildlife interactions.

In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge, where you can relax and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Central Serengeti Exploration & Journey to Ngorongoro

Central Serengeti Exploration & Journey to Ngorongoro

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:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

Rise early and enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint, where you can admire the spectacular landscape of this natural wonder.

You will then descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

After an unforgettable day exploring the crater floor and enjoying a picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater walls in the late afternoon and begin your drive back to Arusha, where your safari adventure comes to an end.

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
LeopardOccasional
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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  • This tour is offered by Akondo Adventures, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.