Experience one of Tanzania’s most rewarding birdwatching adventures on this 21 Days Lake Victoria to the East Coast Tanzania Birding Safari. This private journey is designed for passionate birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts who want to explore Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems, from the shores of Lake Victoria to the pristine forests and tropical islands of the East Coast. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular birdlife, outstanding wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and excellent photography opportunities.
The safari begins in Arusha before exploring Serengeti National Park, Lake Victoria, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, the Lark Plains, Mkomazi National Park, the South Pare Mountains, the West and East Usambara Mountains, and concludes on the beautiful Pemba Island. Each destination offers unique habitats, including wetlands, savannahs, mountain forests, acacia woodlands, and coastal ecosystems that support an incredible diversity of birdlife.
Throughout the safari, you’ll search for more than 1,100 bird species, including Beesley’s Lark, Usambara Akalat, Amani Sunbird, South Pare White-eye, Pemba Green Pigeon, Pemba Scops Owl, Yellow-collared Lovebird, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, African Fish Eagle, Lilac-breasted Roller, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, and numerous endemic and migratory species. Alongside exceptional birdwatching, you’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other iconic African animals.
Guided by an experienced birding specialist, this safari combines relaxed birdwatching, exciting game drives, guided nature walks, and comfortable accommodations. Whether you’re adding new species to your life list or capturing stunning wildlife photographs, this 21-day adventure offers an unforgettable journey across Tanzania’s finest birding destinations.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your professional birding guide will welcome you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha, relax after your journey, and receive a detailed safari briefing before your adventure begins.
Spend the day exploring Arusha National Park’s Momella Lakes, montane forests, and open grasslands. Search for Hartlaub’s Turaco, Narina Trogon, African Fish Eagle, flamingos, kingfishers, hornbills, and colorful weavers while enjoying sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys.
Depart Arusha and journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park. Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife viewing throughout the drive before arriving at your tented camp for an evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Spend the day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti. Photograph Secretary Birds, vultures, rollers, bee-eaters, hornbills, and numerous birds of prey while searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and large herds of plains game.
Drive through Serengeti’s Western Corridor toward the shores of Lake Victoria. The changing landscapes provide excellent opportunities to observe wetland birds, woodland species, and spectacular wildlife before arriving at your lakeside lodge.
Enjoy a full day exploring the shores of Africa’s largest freshwater lake. Search for papyrus specialists, kingfishers, pelicans, herons, cormorants, fish eagles, jacanas, and many colorful wetland birds. Optional boat excursions offer excellent photography opportunities.
After breakfast, travel back through the Western Serengeti to the famous Ndutu region. Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife viewing throughout the journey before an afternoon game drive across the open plains.
Spend the day exploring Ndutu’s seasonal wetlands, grasslands, and acacia woodlands. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration while searching for bustards, flamingos, secretary birds, crowned cranes, bee-eaters, and numerous migratory birds.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day birding and wildlife safari. Search for flamingos, ostriches, crowned cranes, and waterbirds around Lake Magadi while spotting the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy morning birdwatching around the Ngorongoro Highlands before continuing to Tarangire National Park. Arrive for an afternoon game drive among giant baobab trees and abundant wildlife.
Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s diverse habitats. Search for Yellow-collared Lovebirds, hornbills, bee-eaters, rollers, Kori Bustards, and numerous raptors while photographing elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and lions.
Travel to the famous Lark Plains near Arusha, one of the best places to search for the rare Beesley’s Lark. Continue birdwatching through dry-country habitats before overnight near Mount Meru.
Enjoy early morning birdwatching before driving across the Maasai Steppe toward Same. Search for dry-country specialties including sandgrouse, coursers, larks, bustards, and Secretary Birds.
Spend the day birdwatching in Mkomazi National Park, home to hornbills, bustards, eagles, lovebirds, and many arid-zone bird species. Wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and the park’s successful black rhino conservation project.
Begin the day searching for the endemic South Pare White-eye before continuing into the beautiful West Usambara Mountains. Enjoy afternoon birdwatching in the cool mountain forests.
Explore the lush forests of the West Usambara Mountains while searching for Usambara Akalat, forest robins, greenbuls, turacos, sunbirds, and other endemic bird species.
Travel to the famous East Usambara Mountains with birdwatching stops along the route. Arrive at Amani Nature Reserve and enjoy an afternoon walk through one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.
Spend the day exploring Amani Nature Reserve in search of the Amani Sunbird, Green-headed Oriole, African Broadbill, East Coast Akalat, hornbills, and many other forest specialists.
Enjoy a final morning birdwatching session before transferring for your flight to Pemba Island. After arrival, explore nearby habitats and enjoy your first birdwatching excursion on the island.
Spend the day searching for Pemba’s endemic birds, including the Pemba Green Pigeon, Pemba White-eye, and the elusive Pemba Scops Owl. Along the coastline, look for kingfishers, herons, terns, and other coastal birds while enjoying the island’s beautiful scenery.
After breakfast, transfer to Pemba Airport for your domestic flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, where you will connect with your international departure flight. Your 21 Days Lake Victoria to the East Coast Tanzania Birding Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s exceptional birdlife, spectacular wildlife, ancient forests, and breathtaking coastal landscapes.
International flights (From/to home)
Tips (tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of any African safari. We are often asked for tipping guidelines and we recommend $20 USD for your Guide per person per day
Important information
Tanzania Visa:
In regard to visas in Tanzania- majority of clients can get a visa on arrival at the airport and the cost is $100 USD for Americans and $50 USD Europe countries, Asia and Canadians. The money must be paid in USD cash (no credit cards are accepted) and I always suggest bringing some passport photos in case they ask for them. The process is very simple and doesn’t take long.
However, you can apply for Tanzania visa online now please see the link http://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/visa-information
Yellow Fever
Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you are traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever and it is a requirement in some neighbouring countries including Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda etc. However, Tanzania no longer officially requires you to carry the certificate unless you are arriving from an infected area.
Insurance
As you may have gathered, going on a safari requires more preparation than most other types of travels. In order to book a package, some tour operators may require you to purchase travel insurance. We believe that it’s ‘better to be safe than sorry’ and highly recommend for you to purchase a policy – for your own protection, even if your tour operator doesn’t require you to do so.
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