Our Team
Akondo Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $4,292 to $25,754 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email ANGIE P. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unnaceptable and Offensive behavior
We hoped that after our extensive and detailed communication, everything would be as we accepted with «akondo adventures».
Despite the fact that we had no experience from safari when we chosen a 3-day vacation during our zanzibar holiday, given that there were many other travel organizations in the same areas, we easily understand that our vehicle was not in a very good condition for comfort on off-road roads.
However, by the second day, this problem was overcome thanks to our guide, athoos, who deserves our thanks, as he was knowledgeable of the environment and the opportunities for miracles at every point, plus he was extremely kind and voluntary.
However, on the 2nd day, at the end of our trip, and while the guide was taking us to our hotel (mawe mawe manyara lodge), we accidentally realized that it was not the one we had approved and booked!
We asked Innocent to contact the manager asap. The answer he gave us was that our hotel was overbooked at the last minute and they would transfer us to another.
When we moved to the new hotel, depressed and absolutely angry, we realized that this had nothing to do with the quality, location and services of what was agreed and paid in full 5 months ago.
The manager refused to answer our continuous phone calls and told their guide that he didn't want to talk to us!
So without having any other solution we were forced to stay with what he offered us...
The next day, at the airport for our return, the manager appeared spontaneously, apologized and proposed a refund of our accommodation in order to avoid a bad rating!
We asked his request to be put in writing. in his written response, we were surprised to read that he falsely claimed that the change happened the previous time (the guide had printed out the day's program in the morning...), that he mistake did not inform us as he should have..., and that the refund amount he intended to pay was not even 10% of the total cost of the 3-day safari.
His unacceptable and offensive behavior was worse than the fraud we were endured to.
We suggest that every interested tourist enterprise include penalty clauses in every agreement with the agreeing companies and certainly not to proceed to a full advance payment of 100% of the value.
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Email Carla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience, But Some Organizational Issues
The tour was customized to our preferences, which we really appreciated. For the safari portion, our guide Richard was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and wildlife, which made the experience even more special.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any rhinos. In hindsight, we would recommend spending an extra day in the Ngorongoro Crater and skipping Lake Manyara, where there wasn’t much to see.
During the booking process, a few accommodations were suddenly unavailable and had to be changed, which was unexpected and a bit disappointing. That said, the safari accommodations that were arranged were well selected overall — some felt slightly overpriced, but the staff was always very friendly and the food was great.
Since it was our honeymoon, we were told all rooms would be upgraded to honeymoon suites, but it seems there was some miscommunication between Akondo and the hotels, as a few properties were not aware of this.
Our stay in Zanzibar, unfortunately, had a few issues. The original hotel was not worth the price — the rooms were not well maintained or clean, and the food was below average. Thankfully, Boris helped us find an alternative hotel, which we appreciated, but it did involve some hassle, difficult conversations, and another 1.5-hour drive across the island.
Additionally, we had booked full board for all accommodations, but upon arrival in Zanzibar, we were told only half board was included. For the premium price we paid, we expected everything to align with our booking confirmation.
Overall, it was a unique and memorable experience, but the organizational aspects could use some fine-tuning — particularly around booking accuracy and communication.
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Email Tiago Matos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A passionate guide, with exemplary organization and great attention to detail
We were a group of 14 and the company managed to organize everything very well. We had an extraordinary experience. The guides were clearly passionate about what they were doing and, above all, showed great respect for the animals. Everything went smoothly, which made the whole experience magnificent, and we all left wanting to do it again. Thank you!
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Email Ana | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He really knows his work and can tell about animals, plants and nature, that's very good.
The animals were really nice and watched them was interesting. I saw beautiful birds and I liked them. But we didn't find cheetah that was sad, however we watched lions and a lot of elephants.
I guess that the worst aspect was about internet but it's okay.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
An all-round incredible experience! David was an amazing tour guide for myself and my partner visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. David was so experienced and knowledgeable about all of the animals and answered every and all questions that we had. He was able to get us to the best spots up close to more than 30 lions, so many elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos and so many more. David was so friendly, kept us laughing along the drives and made us both feel very comfortable - would highly recommend him as a very experienced guide!
Boris at Akondo was excellent from start to finish with arranging our safari, organising our beautiful lodge at Kinkari, all transfers, amazing lunches and even a birthday cake!
Thank you for making this trip so special, you truly went above and beyond for us!
Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience!
We booked a 3 day safari across Tarangire, Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyara. We were really struggling to decide who to book through as the amount of safari companies out there was overwhelming. We didn't know anyone that had been on a safari previously to recommend us, and so we did our research and looked through the reviews of a lot of different companies, and to us Akondo stuck out. And we're so glad we went with them!
Boris helped us organise it from the beginning and answered any questions that I had. He helped put a personalised package together with our wishes and needs. Boris met us at the airport at the start of the tour, and he met us again at the airport as we were leaving to say goodbye.
Our tour guide was Laurian and he was amazing! We booked a private tour, so it was just the three of us for the 3 days and Laurian became a friend, we laughed and joked and had such a great time!
Laurian was able to recommend us places to get certain gifts and items which we wanted to buy.
We were able to see 4 of the Big 5! We had some extremely close encounters with Elephants and Lions!
It was a truly magical experience and having Laurian as our tour guide completed it for us!
Laurian was extremely knowledgeable. We learnt so much from him and he was able to spot animals, even from so far away! For example, he spotted a black rhino in the distance! Many animals we wouldn't have spotted if it wasn't for Laurian!
The ride was comfortable and we have no complaints whatsoever!
We will be back, and we'll be using Akondo again, especially asking for Laurian!!!! We would love to see the great migration at Serengeti next time!
AMAZING
We chose Akondo Adventures, and what a great choice it was! Boris handled the organization beautifully; he was attentive from the very start, tailoring everything to my vision of a safari adventure—prioritizing our comfort and optimizing our routes to see the most wildlife and make the most of our time. We needed a Spanish-speaking guide, and we certainly got one! His name was Richard; he was friendly, funny, attentive, and highly professional. He managed to fulfill our wishes regarding what we wanted to see throughout the safari. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories and explaining the "whys" behind everything we saw—from animal feeding habits to other fascinating details. For our final night, Akondo treated us to luxury accommodation as a honeymoon surprise—just as they had welcomed us with a beautiful photo of us mounted on the spare tire. We stayed in a luxury cabin surrounded by wildlife. We even visited a Maasai tribe and saw how they live—an extraordinary experience! To top it all off, our final day featured the "Miracle Experience," which was INCREDIBLE. We were surprised to have a personal photographer, Samuel, with us for the entire safari. He became another friend—so kind, attentive, and professional. I’m giving 5 stars, but I’d love to give 10✨. We’ll be back with them another year to explore the Serengeti.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, "AKONDO ADVENTURES" 🫶🏼
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Email Ivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
A very good experience, excellent service, the guide was very attentive and friendly, and there were many amenities. I would definitely repeat the experience, but preferably in July, as we came in June and the grass was very long, making it a bit difficult for us to see the animals.
The Glovo experience has been fantastic, everything is very beautiful and above all super friendly. We leave very happy and wanting to repeat. We are Spanish and we don't speak English but we have communicated perfectly
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Email Hugh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience - Highly Recommended
My girlfriend and I just returned from a safari with Akondo Adventures and it genuinely exceeded every expectation we had.
From the very first day, the team showed us what kind of company they are - I lost my wallet shortly after arrival and Boris went out of his way to help me sort everything out. That kind of personal care and genuine support is rare and it set the tone for the entire trip.
The camps were absolutely stunning. Beautifully located, comfortable and with a real sense of being immersed in the wilderness rather than just visiting it.
Our guide Richard and his driver were outstanding - deeply knowledgeable about the wildlife, ecosystems and local culture, while remaining respectful, patient and great company throughout. You could tell this wasn't just a job for them.
Communication before and during the trip was smooth and reliable and the value for what was delivered was excellent. Every detail felt considered.
If you're looking for a safari experience that combines professionalism with genuine warmth, Akondo Adventures is the one. We are already talking about coming back.
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Email Joe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond exceptional – A flawless luxury honeymoon experience!
I rarely write reviews, but the service we received from Akondo Adventures was so far beyond exceptional that I have to share. For our honeymoon, we did a 3-day tour covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, and it was flawlessly executed from the moment we started planning.
Boris, the owner, handles the organization with incredible precision and attention to detail. His pricing is very fair, and the value you get is truly premium. He took it upon himself to add some magical touches for our honeymoon, including a complete surprise—our wedding photo beautifully displayed on the back of our safari jeep! Boris is also incredibly well-connected; the luxury lodges he lined up for us were outstanding, and the staff at each property treated us with a level of hospitality that exceeded all expectations. Every logistical detail was handled with zero mistakes.
Then there was our guide, Richard, who was a total professional and an absolute joy to be around. He was waiting for us right at the airport with cold drinks and refreshments, setting the tone for the entire trip. Richard’s knowledge of the wild is mind-blowing—he didn't just spot animals, he explained their behaviors and life cycles in a way that made the experience so much richer. Thanks to him, we checked off the Big Five and enjoyed jaw-dropping, close-up encounters with lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
If you want a flawless, high-end, and deeply personal safari experience, Akondo Adventures is the gold standard. Thank you, Boris and Richard, for making our honeymoon unforgettable!