Specialized birding safari visiting Arusha NP, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Over 500 bird species possible.

Tour Overview

This 7-day birding safari takes you through the best birding locations in Northern Tanzania. Visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Duluti.

Over 500 bird species can be found in Northern Tanzania making this a paradise for birdwatchers. Your guide will be a birding specialist who can identify species by sight and sound.

Tour Highlights

  • Specialized birding itinerary
  • Over 200 bird species expected
  • Arusha National Park forest birds
  • Lake Manyara flamingos
  • Serengeti and Ngorongoro birdlife

Itinerary

7 Days / 6 Nights
Quick Overview
Day Activity Accommodation Meals
Day 1 Arrival & City Orientation Arusha Planet Lodge D
Day 2 Arusha National Park Game Drive Arusha Planet Lodge B L D
Day 3 Tarangire National Park Game Drive Tarangire Safari Lodge B L D
Day 4 Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara Serena Lodge B L D
Day 5 Serengeti National Park Game Drive Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp B L D
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge B L D
Day 7 Arrival & City Orientation B
1
Arrival & City Orientation
Arusha Planet Lodge Dinner

Welcome to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania! After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will transfer you to your lodge. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, exploring the vibrant city or relaxing by the pool. Evening welcome dinner and safari briefing.

2
Arusha National Park Game Drive
Arusha Planet Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore Arusha National Park, a hidden gem offering diverse landscapes from montane forests to the crater lakes of Momella. Spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys. Enjoy views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro on clear days.

3
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
Tarangire Safari Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Known for its iconic baobab trees and the highest concentration of elephants in northern Tanzania, Tarangire offers exceptional game viewing. Enjoy a full day of game drives along the Tarangire River, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and over 500 bird species. Picnic lunch in the park.

4
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast flamingo flocks. The park offers diverse habitats from groundwater forests to open grasslands. Enjoy game drives along the lake shore with the Great Rift Valley escarpment as a dramatic backdrop.

5
Serengeti National Park Game Drive
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania's safari destinations. The vast savannah offers incredible wildlife viewing year-round. Follow the Great Migration herds, spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and enjoy the endless plains that stretch to the horizon. Picnic lunch in the bush.

6
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. The 260 sq km caldera floor hosts over 25,000 animals including the rare black rhino. Spot lions, elephants, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and flamingos. Picnic lunch on the crater floor.

7
Arrival & City Orientation
Breakfast

Welcome to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania! After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will transfer you to your lodge. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, exploring the vibrant city or relaxing by the pool. Evening welcome dinner and safari briefing.

Included

  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional birding guide
  • Park entry fees for all parks
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges & tented camps)
  • Specialized birding itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • All government taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for guide and staff
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($600/person)

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