Akondo Adventures
Akondo Adventures
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4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSafarisClimbing ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Welcome to Akondo Adventure, Registered local tour operator in Tanzania! Our passion is providing unique and unforgettable safari experiences, mountain climbing adventures, beach holidays, and cultural experiences while also promoting nature conservation.
Arusha, Tanzania
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NellySadie
United Kingdom30 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Absolutely outstanding, from start to finish. We booked at very short notice, yet all our needs were met perfectly.
We were picked up early from our hotel in Zanzibar, traveled by air to Arusha airport. Where we were met by Richard our guide and Boris.
We were taken to our fist day of adventures and was blown away by the animals we see and the knowledge that Richard had about all the wonderful wildlife we saw.
At sun set we were taken to our accommodation which was a beautiful tented Lodge. All of the staff there were fabulous and made us feel like family. I was on Safari for my 50th Birthday celebrations. Boris arranged The team at the Lodge to bring me a cake and many songs in African style, which was so very special.
The next morning we were picked up early ready for our hot air balloon ride. Which is probally the best thing I have ever done, it made me quite emotional as it was spellbinding, watching the beautiful animals from a birds eye view.
We then went on to another amazing day and see many more animals and birds, before being taken back to the airport at sunset for our journey back to our hotel in Zanzibar. All food, soft drinks and accommodation was in the very good price arranged by Boris, who gave us a once in a lifetime bespoke experience. The memories we have will last a lifetime. Richard our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly he was easy to talk to. We had a good laugh with him. I can not thank Akondo Adventures enough and I would highly recommend them to others for an amazing bespoke Safari.
We were picked up early from our hotel in Zanzibar, traveled by air to Arusha airport. Where we were met by Richard our guide and Boris.
We were taken to our fist day of adventures and was blown away by the animals we see and the knowledge that Richard had about all the wonderful wildlife we saw.
At sun set we were taken to our accommodation which was a beautiful tented Lodge. All of the staff there were fabulous and made us feel like family. I was on Safari for my 50th Birthday celebrations. Boris arranged The team at the Lodge to bring me a cake and many songs in African style, which was so very special.
The next morning we were picked up early ready for our hot air balloon ride. Which is probally the best thing I have ever done, it made me quite emotional as it was spellbinding, watching the beautiful animals from a birds eye view.
We then went on to another amazing day and see many more animals and birds, before being taken back to the airport at sunset for our journey back to our hotel in Zanzibar. All food, soft drinks and accommodation was in the very good price arranged by Boris, who gave us a once in a lifetime bespoke experience. The memories we have will last a lifetime. Richard our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly he was easy to talk to. We had a good laugh with him. I can not thank Akondo Adventures enough and I would highly recommend them to others for an amazing bespoke Safari.
Written 17 September 2024
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carlijnl
Amsterdam, The Netherlands19 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We just got back from an amazing 3-day fly-in fly-out safari with Okondo, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! Everything was so well-organized from start to finish. The pickups to and from our hotels in Zanzibar were perfectly on time, and the flights to and from Arusha went smoothly.
Our guide, MGonja, deserves a big shoutout – he went above and beyond to make sure we saw the best wildlife. He shared so much knowledge about the animals, parks, and local culture, which made the trip even more special.
We saw lions in action, a rhino from afar, tons of wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, and even a massive herd of elephants that crossed the road just half a meter from our jeep! We also got up close to many giraffes – absolutely unforgettable. The jeep was super comfortable, which made the long days in the parks even more enjoyable.
We stayed at a beautiful lodge overlooking Lake Manyara, the perfect place to relax after a day of adventure. Boris, our agent, was incredibly professional and ensured everything ran smoothly – and he even surprised us with a thoughtful present at the end of our trip! If you’re looking for an incredible safari experience, we highly recommend Okondo. Thanks again to MGonja for making it so special!
Our guide, MGonja, deserves a big shoutout – he went above and beyond to make sure we saw the best wildlife. He shared so much knowledge about the animals, parks, and local culture, which made the trip even more special.
We saw lions in action, a rhino from afar, tons of wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, and even a massive herd of elephants that crossed the road just half a meter from our jeep! We also got up close to many giraffes – absolutely unforgettable. The jeep was super comfortable, which made the long days in the parks even more enjoyable.
We stayed at a beautiful lodge overlooking Lake Manyara, the perfect place to relax after a day of adventure. Boris, our agent, was incredibly professional and ensured everything ran smoothly – and he even surprised us with a thoughtful present at the end of our trip! If you’re looking for an incredible safari experience, we highly recommend Okondo. Thanks again to MGonja for making it so special!
Written 1 October 2024
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Kathi & Klaus
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
This was our first safari and it was an indescribable experience! The organization through Boris (Akondo Adventures) was really great! He provided us with the best guide with over 20 years of safari experience.
Boris looked after us the whole time via Whatsapp and calmly answered all our questions. And believe us, we had many :-D
The organization went smoothly and although we had mixed up our departure date, Boris was persistent so that we noticed it the evening before and were able to start our safari.
We were picked up at our hotel by our own driver and taken to the airport on time. When we arrived in the Serengeti, our guide was already waiting for us. At first I was a little sad that we didn't have an open safari car, but I soon realized why and was glad that it was a closed car. Lots of dust!
As our guide had so much experience, he knew exactly where to find all the animals and so we were lucky enough to see the big five. He was able to tell us a lot about the animals and their habits and you could tell that he had a lot of experience.
Our safari lasted three days and our guide took us directly to our accommodation and picked us up again in the morning. As there were only my boyfriend and me in the car and of course our Guide, we were able to stop whenever we wanted and look at the animals in peace and quiet. It was wonderful.
Our accommodation had packed lunch for us, so we were well provided for. Our guide always had cold drinks in a cool box in the car.
When our trip was unfortunately over, Boris introduced himself to us personally and had a small gift for us. Very thoughtful and nice to see who we had been in contact with the whole time. Only the departure was a little difficult as our flights were postponed several times. I think you have to expect that when you travel in Africa. However, Boris did everything he could to make it as pleasant as possible.
We would definitely recommend the safari!
Boris looked after us the whole time via Whatsapp and calmly answered all our questions. And believe us, we had many :-D
The organization went smoothly and although we had mixed up our departure date, Boris was persistent so that we noticed it the evening before and were able to start our safari.
We were picked up at our hotel by our own driver and taken to the airport on time. When we arrived in the Serengeti, our guide was already waiting for us. At first I was a little sad that we didn't have an open safari car, but I soon realized why and was glad that it was a closed car. Lots of dust!
As our guide had so much experience, he knew exactly where to find all the animals and so we were lucky enough to see the big five. He was able to tell us a lot about the animals and their habits and you could tell that he had a lot of experience.
Our safari lasted three days and our guide took us directly to our accommodation and picked us up again in the morning. As there were only my boyfriend and me in the car and of course our Guide, we were able to stop whenever we wanted and look at the animals in peace and quiet. It was wonderful.
Our accommodation had packed lunch for us, so we were well provided for. Our guide always had cold drinks in a cool box in the car.
When our trip was unfortunately over, Boris introduced himself to us personally and had a small gift for us. Very thoughtful and nice to see who we had been in contact with the whole time. Only the departure was a little difficult as our flights were postponed several times. I think you have to expect that when you travel in Africa. However, Boris did everything he could to make it as pleasant as possible.
We would definitely recommend the safari!
Written 30 August 2024
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Aleksandar T
6 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We had an amazing experience with Acondo Adventures, we did a 3 day safari from Zanzibar and it was 5 star experience! Everything was well organized and accurate, the plane was on time, the driver was always waiting for us earlier than agreed, the vehicle was always clean, a refrigerator with water, beer, wine and juices was always available in the car... Every day we had a real lunch in nature, not only sandwiches, as I have seen at some other companies. I have no complaints about the whole trip. The accommodation they organized for us was like in a fairy tale, a true oasis far from the main road where one can relax and enjoy the sounds of nature and a beautiful sunset by the pool. The food was like in the best restaurants, one of the best lambs I have ever eaten. Our driver Julius made a special effort to see the big 5, he fulfilled all our wishes and brought us closer to the animal world of Tanzania. All recommendations for this company and I wish them to maintain this standard in the future
Written 29 September 2024
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CHAHMANA S
Algiers, Algeria8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
What about this fantastic adventure organized by Akondo Adventures!
A perfect organization, total care of our Pension in Zanzibar until our return to it, accommodation in unimaginable lodges, a very experienced Guide, knowing all the parks perfectly, he allowed us, in three days, to get close to all the animals and especially the Big Five difficult to spot.
We wanted an unforgettable Safari... we did it with Akondo Adventures!
Thank you Boris!!!
Amine and Souhila of Algeria
A perfect organization, total care of our Pension in Zanzibar until our return to it, accommodation in unimaginable lodges, a very experienced Guide, knowing all the parks perfectly, he allowed us, in three days, to get close to all the animals and especially the Big Five difficult to spot.
We wanted an unforgettable Safari... we did it with Akondo Adventures!
Thank you Boris!!!
Amine and Souhila of Algeria
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Written 29 September 2024
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Denice j
Marble Falls, TX1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
I have to count our last trip to Tanzania with Akondo Adventures as the most memorable and romantic trip ever. We had an amazing guide – Aman who gave us the best guiding service to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks. He was very nice, courteous and flexible, always keen to give us what we wanted. He would know where to find the animals, and when we did, he would raise the top and patiently wait for us to get the best out of the encounter. His narrations and answers to our questions were interesting, detailed and funny at times. He spoke very good English and we loved listening to him. He was quite insightful and would allow our special quiet moments when we needed them. The lodgings were top class and had excellent service for us. I will gladly return for another trip with Akondo Adventures soon
Written 20 May 2024
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Safari25417760229
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
can't recommend Boris enough as a travel expert! From the very beginning, he demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a genuine commitment to ensuring our trip was seamless. For example, after spending almost two hours on the immigration line in Tanzania, Boris took immediate action to improve our experience for our next landing. He arranged a Meet & Greet service, which made a world of difference and saved us time and hassle.
Throughout our journey, Boris was proactive in addressing any issues that arose, making adjustments on the best accommodations and ensuring that we were always taken care of. His expertise and dedication truly elevated our travel experience, making it both enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a travel expert who goes above and beyond, Boris is the one to choose!
Throughout our journey, Boris was proactive in addressing any issues that arose, making adjustments on the best accommodations and ensuring that we were always taken care of. His expertise and dedication truly elevated our travel experience, making it both enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a travel expert who goes above and beyond, Boris is the one to choose!
Written 29 September 2024
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Henryk D.
Berlin, Germany1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Couples
One day before the safari started, I asked Akondo Adventures about the tour, at around 2 p.m.
From Zanzibar we had a 2-day safari in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the airport. Then we flew to Arusha. Our guide Viktor and Boris were already waiting for us. On the first day we went to Tarangire National Park. There we saw most of the animals. Elephants, giraffes, baboons, ostriches, wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, warthogs and even a leopard - sleeping on a baobab tree!
At the end of the day we spent the night in a beautiful, luxurious lodge near Lake Manyara.
On the second day, the Ngorongoro Crater was on the agenda. The way there was very foggy. First we visited a Masai village. It was quite cold there early in the morning. Then we went into the crater. . We saw the large lake with its alkaline water. In addition to the day before, we finally saw the lions, several times. There were also flamingos, hippos and buffalo.
At the end we went back to the airport, where we saw Boris again.
Boris managed the whole trip very well and was responsive to our wishes and needs. And all this despite the fact that we had booked the tour one day before! We can recommend everyone to book a tour with Akondo Adventures.
From Zanzibar we had a 2-day safari in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the airport. Then we flew to Arusha. Our guide Viktor and Boris were already waiting for us. On the first day we went to Tarangire National Park. There we saw most of the animals. Elephants, giraffes, baboons, ostriches, wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, warthogs and even a leopard - sleeping on a baobab tree!
At the end of the day we spent the night in a beautiful, luxurious lodge near Lake Manyara.
On the second day, the Ngorongoro Crater was on the agenda. The way there was very foggy. First we visited a Masai village. It was quite cold there early in the morning. Then we went into the crater. . We saw the large lake with its alkaline water. In addition to the day before, we finally saw the lions, several times. There were also flamingos, hippos and buffalo.
At the end we went back to the airport, where we saw Boris again.
Boris managed the whole trip very well and was responsive to our wishes and needs. And all this despite the fact that we had booked the tour one day before! We can recommend everyone to book a tour with Akondo Adventures.
Written 26 September 2024
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W G
10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We booked our very first safari for our first trip to Africa. It was a 2 day luxury private safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with Akondo Adventures. We had an absolutely wonderful experience. Our booking agent, Boris, was very pleasant and responsive. He responded to all my inquiries within minutes, sometimes seconds. He went above and beyond to make this the most enjoyable, unforgettable tour.
The game drive was amazing. Our driver Simon was very knowledgeable. We were able to see the animals we were looking forward to seeing in their natural habitat. We even spotted the very rare rhino and leopard, which we were not expecting to see at all. Overall, this was just a breathtaking experience. We will definitely book our next safari with Akondo Adventures.
The game drive was amazing. Our driver Simon was very knowledgeable. We were able to see the animals we were looking forward to seeing in their natural habitat. We even spotted the very rare rhino and leopard, which we were not expecting to see at all. Overall, this was just a breathtaking experience. We will definitely book our next safari with Akondo Adventures.
Written 25 July 2024
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Williams
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went on an amazing safari trip in Ngorongoro, Ndutu, and Serengeti with our guide, Amani. It was an incredible journey, discovering the stunning landscapes of Tanzania. Every day, we had the thrill of spotting a wide variety of wildlife. Amani's knowledge and explanations were fantastic, helping us to understand the animals' behaviour and the wonders of nature. Our safari far exceeded our expectations, and I hope to return one day to see Lions.
I highly recommend Akondo Adventures Company.
I highly recommend Akondo Adventures Company.
Written 17 April 2024
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