Trip Overview
Tanzania as a country is a place of endemism in terms of birdlife holding over 50 species only known to exist in Tanzania. The well-preserved natural habitats have enabled these species breed successfully, with no external threats hence appearing in large numbers and making the birds easy to see. This trip will take you to Ngorongoro Conservation area, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, which are known to be among prime conservation areas in the entire East African Region.
Highlights
- Hundreds of bird species
- Birdlife experience
- Birding in one of the natural wonders of the world
- Rare bird species
- African birds
PRICE:
| 2 pax | US $ 5,812 | Per person sharing |
| 4 pax | US $ 5,032 | Per person sharing |
| 6 pax | US $ 4,774 | Per person sharing |
Note; The price will be valid from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Optional Activities:
- Hot air balloon – USD 500 per person
- Maasai boma visit – USD 50 per vehicle
- Sundowner – USD 50 per person
- Olduvai Gorge (Early lived human fossils museum) – USD 36 per person
Please Note that; This itinerary can be customized to meet your expectations and preferences, please kindly contact us if you require changes to accommodations and destinations.
Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha
Meet your birding guide today at the airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Birding Tarangire National Park (120km – 2.5hrs drive)
Driving from Arusha city to Tarangire National Park takes about 2.5 hours. Tarangire is well known for holding the two endemics, i.e. Ashy Starling and Rufus-tailed Weaver. Several other species include among others Swahili Sparrow, Buff-crested Bustard, White-bellied Bustard, Black-bellied Bustard, Four-banded Courser, and Yellow-throated Sand grouse. With more than 500 bird species, Tarangire will be a remarkable area to visit.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Birding in Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species).
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Start very early and drive to Serengeti area via Ngorongoro. Along the way in Ngorongoro highland forest we look out for Hildebrandt’s Spur fowl, Augur Buzzard, Cinnamon Chested Bee-eater, Bar-breasted Apalis, Brown-headed Apalis, white-tailed blue flycatcher, Waller’s Starling, White-eyed Slaty flycatcher etc. Arrival at the lodge will be later in the evening as we go birding along the way.
Accommodation: Oleserai Luxury Camp – Moru Kopjes or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Birding in Serengeti the whole day
Ring-necked Dove, Laughing Dove, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Lappet-faced Vulture, Dark Chanting-Goshawk, Blue-nappedMoosebird, Von der Decker’s Hornbill, Lilac-breasted Roller, D’Arnaud’s Barbet (Usambiro), Cardinal Woodpecker, Brown-crowned Tchagra, Slate-colored Boubou, Fork-tailed Drongo, Magpie Shrike, White-romped Shrike, Rappel’s Starling, Superb Starling, African Gray Flycatcher, White-headed Buffalo-Weaver are some of the species in this area. The main targets will be the Karamoja Apalis, Tanzania Red-billed Hornbill and the Bray-breasted Spur fowl.
Accommodation: Oleserai Luxury Camp – Moru Kopjes or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Birding to Ndutu area in Serengeti
This is a very rich habitat with several species of animals and birdlife. The Coqui Francolin, the Tanzania Red-billed Hornbill, Speke’s Weaver, Common Ostrich, Grey-breasted Spur fowl, Usambiro Barbet, Yellow-throated Sand grouse, Fischer’s Lovebird, Rosy-throated Long-claw, Banded Parisoma, Pink-breasted Lark are amongst the many specials here.
Accommodation: Oleserai Luxury Camp – Moru Kopjes or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Bird to Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro crater is one of the world’s most protected areas! It is home to several species of wild game including Elephants, Rhinos, Lion, Leopard and protects over that is home to over 500 bird species including numerous waterfowls, which makes it an incredible destination for bird lovers. We do a day trip here and later in the afternoon drive out and stay in Karatu.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 8: Bird walk to the Endoro falls and later drive to Arusha for Departure
This morning after breakfast we will have a short 4hours walking in Endoro Trail looking for the Endemic Mbulu White-eye. Other interesting species are the Purple-throated Cuckoo shrike, White-tailed Blue-flycatcher, Green-headed and Eastern Double-collared Sunbird, Brown-headed Apalis, Grey-capped Warbler, Thick-billed Seedeater, Schawlow’s Turaco, and many more high-altitude birds. Then drive back to Arusha for departure.
No accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
