Discover the incredible birdlife of Northern Tanzania on this 7 Days Northern Tanzania Birding Express, a private safari designed for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts with limited time. This itinerary combines exceptional birdwatching with exciting wildlife encounters, taking you through some of Tanzania’s most productive birding destinations. Whether you’re looking to add new species to your life list or enjoy a memorable African safari, this tour offers an unforgettable experience at a relaxed pace. The itinerary focuses on Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Arusha area, making it ideal for travelers seeking both birds and big game.
Throughout the safari, you’ll explore diverse habitats including acacia woodlands, baobab forests, montane forests, alkaline lakes, and open savannahs. These ecosystems support more than 1,100 bird species, including Yellow-collared Lovebirds, Hartlaub’s Turacos, African Fish Eagles, Kori Bustards, Secretary Birds, Flamingos, Crowned Cranes, Hornbills, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Rollers, and numerous birds of prey.
Alongside spectacular birdwatching, you’ll encounter Tanzania’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and, with a bit of luck, the endangered black rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro Crater. Led by an experienced birding guide, this private safari offers personalized service, comfortable accommodations, and excellent opportunities for wildlife and bird photography.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional birding guide and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy birdwatching during the drive and a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and impressive bird diversity, making it the perfect introduction to your safari.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Tarangire
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s river valleys, wetlands, and acacia woodlands. Search for Yellow-collared Lovebirds, Kori Bustards, Secretary Birds, African Fish Eagles, Hornbills, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Kingfishers, and numerous raptors. Wildlife sightings include elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Tarangire
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy birdwatching stops before arriving at the lush forests and coffee plantations surrounding Karatu. In the afternoon, take a guided forest walk to search for highland bird species, turacos, sunbirds, greenbuls, and forest robins while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Today you’ll descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations. Spend the day searching for Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Grey Crowned Cranes, Ostriches, Kori Bustards, Secretary Birds, and numerous waterbirds around Lake Magadi. Alongside exceptional birdwatching, enjoy excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros.
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its groundwater forests and alkaline lake. Spend the day birdwatching while searching for Flamingos, Pelicans, Spoonbills, Herons, Storks, Cormorants, Kingfishers, Hornbills, and Bee-eaters. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, hippos, baboons, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
After breakfast, choose between two exciting birding experiences:
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Return to Arusha in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel or a short birdwatching walk around the lodge gardens if time permits. Depending on your international flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Your 7 Days Northern Tanzania Birding Express comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary birdlife, iconic wildlife, and breathtaking 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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