Incredible 9-Day Epic Tanzania Birding Tour

9 Days

9-Day Tanzania birding tour takes you across the most iconic landscapes, including the Ngorongoro CraterSerengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara’s flamingo-filled shores.

  • 12
  • 65
  • 1 - 10
  • Safari Cruiser, Airlines
  • 3 Stars Hotels
  • Arusha
  • Feb, Mar, Apr & May
  • Eco-Tour, Birding, Game Drive
  • English, Spanish, French, Chinese
  • 1-6 per van

9-Day Tanzania Birding Tour - Overview

The 9-day Tanzania Birding Tour immerses you in the country’s top birding destinations, renowned for their unique habitats and endemic species:

  • Arusha National Park: Montane forests and lakes host Silvery-cheeked Hornbills and African Crowned Eagles.

  • Tarangire National Park: Baobab-dotted savannahs shelter endemic Ashy Starlings and Yellow-collared Lovebirds.

  • Lake Manyara: Alkaline lakes teem with Lesser Flamingos and Knob-billed Ducks.

  • Ngorongoro Crater: A UNESCO site with high-density wildlife and waterbirds like Grey Crowned Cranes.

  • Serengeti Plains: Raptor-rich skies over migratory herds, home to Grey-crested Helmet-shrikes.

  • Lake Victoria: Papyrus wetlands hosting rare Papyrus Gonoleks and Carruthers’s Cisticolas.

  • Pemba Island (optional extension): A hidden gem for endemic Pemba Scops-Owl and Pemba Green Pigeon.

Alongside 500+ bird species, spot the Big Five, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. The tour is designed for birdwatching enthusiasts.

This private guided tour guarantees personalized experiences with window seats for groups of 1 to 6.

9-Day Tanzania Birding Tour - Highlights

  • Exclusive Private Safari Experience: Guaranteed window seats, expert birding guides, and tailored itineraries for groups of 1-6.
  • Luxury Lodges & Tented Camps: like Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge and Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for immersive wilderness access.
  • Rare Mammal Encounters: Spot Serengeti White-bearded Wildebeest, Gerenuk, and Cheetahs alongside 500+ bird species.

9-Day Tanzania Birding Tour - Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Arusha National Park

    Kickstart your 9-Day Epic Tanzania Birding Tour in Arusha National Park, where acacia woodlands, montane forests, and alkaline lakes host species like the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill and the African Crowned Eagle.

    Additionally, explore Ngurdoto Crater and Momela Lakes for Lesser Flamingos and Trilling Cisticola. Keep an eye out for African Buffalo and Waterbuck.
    Overnight: Korona House

  • Day
    02

    Arusha - Lark Plain → Tarangire National Park

    Venture north to the Kenya-Tanzania border for the endemic Beesley’s Lark. Afterwards, head to Tarangire National Park, renowned for baobabs and birds like the Yellow-collared Lovebird. Don’t miss Martial Eagles or Southern Ground Hornbills.
    Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge

  • Day
    03

    Tarangire National Park → Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

    After morning birding in Tarangire, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, a flamingo haven. Later, spot the Slate-coloured Boubou and Silver-cheeked Hornbill.
    Overnight: Country Lodge, Karatu

  • Day
    04

    Karatu → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, birding along forest trails and the crater rim.
    Overnight: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

  • Day
    05

    Ngorongoro Conservation → Serengeti National Park

    Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife and waterbirds. Subsequently, drive to Serengeti’s Seronera region.
    Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

  • Day
    06
    &
    07

    Serengeti National Park

    Spend two days tracking Serengeti birding hotspots like Grey-crested Helmet-shrike and Karamoja Apalis. Meanwhile, witness herds trailed by vultures and eagles.
    Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

  • Day
    08

    Serengeti National Reserve → Mwanza (Lake Victoria)

    Journey to Lake Victoria for papyrus-endemic species like Papyrus Canary.
    Overnight: Speke’s Bay Resort

  • Day
    09

    Mwanza → Arusha

    Conclude your tour with lakeside birding before flying to Arusha.
    Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The Cost Includes

  • Transport with exclusive use of the safari van as from the 1st day to departure day as per itinerary.
  • Pick up and drop off on arrival and departure at the airport.
  • Accommodation in lodges as per the itinerary with all three meals a day
  • Services of a knowledgeable Bird Guide
  • Parks, reserve, and conservation areas entry fee
  • Emergency evacuation
  • Drinking water available from the van cool box
  • Other pre-tour information

The Cost Excludes

  • Medical and travel insurance including luggage.
  • Beverages
  • Items of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, gifts among others
  • Visa, airport tax
  • Tipping of Safari Driver Guide, lodge Porters, Waiters, etc
  • Other extras such as balloon Safari, Masai Village visit