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

Arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha City

Arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha City

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred (approximately 1hour to Arusha Forest Hill Hotel. This comfort hotel offers modern comfort and elegant amenities in a convenient location, providing a perfect base to relax and prepare for your safari adventure.

Unwind in stylish rooms, enjoy the hotel facilities, or take in the views as you get ready for the journey ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at 08:00 AM, you will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.

If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have), you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire National Park is a land of giants home to ancient baobab trees scattered across the landscape and large herds of elephants roaming freely. But that’s only the beginning. You may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, while elusive leopards and swift cheetahs are also part of this rich ecosystem. The park is alive with wildlife, including wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, and zebras.

Lunch will be served inside the park.

In the end of afternoon after game drive you will drive to your Lodge for dinner and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mawe Mawe Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

At 7:30 AM, after breakfast, you will drive towards Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti offers one of the most amazing game-viewing safaris in Africa. It is home to great herds of buffalos, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, eland, impalas, and Grant’s gazelles. Lions, leopards, and other wildlife are often seen. You will have a game drive, break for a picnic lunch, and then continue with the game drive. Dinner and overnight will be at your Tented Camp.

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
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Once again, we will enjoy an early breakfast before setting off on our game drive at around 6:30 AM, spending 6 to 7 hours exploring this incredible park. The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. However, it is most renowned for its great migrating herds: 250,000 zebra, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelope. The animals' trek is determined by the rainfall and varies each year. Besides the migrating herds, we may encounter predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then Flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then Flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar

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.

The game drive will end in the afternoon, allowing for a convenient transfer back to Arusha Airport for your 5:00 PM flight to Zanzibar. The flight takes about 1 hour. Upon arrival, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Zanzibar.

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:
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6-9

Relaxing in Zanzibar Island

Relaxing in Zanzibar Island

Enjoy wonderful days in Zanzibar. The next few days will be spent in paradise. Zanzibar is an archipelago and a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, consisting of the main islands of Unguja (commonly called Zanzibar), Pemba, and many smaller surrounding islands. Known as the “Spice Island” and the cradle of Swahili culture and food class, Zanzibar offers exciting stories, welcoming people, and unforgettable beach experiences.

Do you want to relax by the pool and on the beach or continue exploring and seeking adventures? Zanzibar has something for everyone. Optional activities, available at an additional cost, include spice farm tours, snorkeling and diving trips, dolphin safaris, dhow sailing cruises, fishing excursions, and cultural tours of Stone Town. We can help you design a rich program combining relaxation and exploration but don’t forget to unwind and enjoy the paradise around you.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Tembo Kiwengwa Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Kiwengwa (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure. You will be dropped off approximately 3 hours before your flight to allow for a convenient check-in.

All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We’re sure that you’ve had a wonderful time.

Main Destination:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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