7-Day Tanzania Birding Safari

Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and driven to Lake Manyara. Afternoon birding along the lakeshore - over 400 species have been recorded here, including huge flocks of pink flamingos, fish eagles, and migrant waders.

A full day of birding in Manyara. Targets include the Manyara Sunbird (an endemic), the African Fish Eagle, the Goliath Heron, the Southern Ground Hornbill, and over 400 other species. We visit the groundwater forest and the lake shore.

A morning drive to Tarangire. Tarangire is home to over 550 bird species, including the endemic Yellow-collared Lovebird and the Kori Bustard. Afternoon birding in the park.

A full day of birding in Tarangire. The park's mix of baobab-studded savannah, riverine forest, and swamps supports a remarkable diversity. Targets include the endemic Ashy Starling, the Great White Pelican, the Saddle-billed Stork, and the Kori Bustard.

A morning drive up to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Afternoon birding in the montane forest on the crater rim - the endemic Forest Buzzard and the striking Silvery-cheeked Hornbill are possible.

A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day birding and game drive. The crater is home to over 500 bird species, including the rare Bearded Vulture (Lammergeier). Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

A morning birding walk in the Ngorongoro Highlands forest, then return to Arusha by early afternoon. Drop at the airport or transfer to your onward destination. Transfer to the airport for your departure.