Tour Price Range Per Person: (Range $1500 - $1650)
Discover Tanzania's rich birdlife on a 6-day tour through prime bird watching locations, including Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Capture stunning images of rare and endemic bird species.
Join a 6-day bird watching tour in Tanzania, exploring the best birding sites in Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. With expert guides, you'll encounter a wide variety of bird species in diverse habitats, capturing unforgettable images.
Arrive in Arusha and meet your birding guide. After a brief orientation, head to Arusha National Park, a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 bird species. Explore the park's diverse habitats, including montane forests, grasslands, and lakes. Look out for colorful species like the Narina Trogon, Bar-tailed Trogon, and the elusive Hartlaub's Turaco. Spend the night in Arusha, preparing for the days ahead.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. The park is also a haven for birdwatchers, boasting over 550 bird species. Spend the day exploring the park's varied habitats, from swamps to woodlands, and spot species like the Yellow-collared Lovebird, Northern Pied Babbler, and the striking Kori Bustard. Stay overnight in a lodge within the park, enjoying the sounds of nocturnal birds.
Continue your birding adventure in Tarangire, focusing on areas you may have missed. Visit the Silale Swamp for sightings of waterbirds like the African Jacana, Saddle-billed Stork, and the rare Rufous-tailed Weaver. In the afternoon, take a guided walk along the Tarangire River, where you can spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, and raptors. Return to your lodge for another restful night surrounded by nature.
Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible biodiversity. Descend into the crater for a full day of bird watching, where you'll encounter highland species like the Lesser Flamingo, Grey-crowned Crane, and Augur Buzzard. The crater's unique ecosystem provides a perfect setting for capturing stunning bird photographs. Overnight on the crater rim, with breathtaking views of the landscape.
Explore the highland forests surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater, which are home to several rare and endemic bird species. Hike through the lush forests, keeping an eye out for the Abyssinian Crimsonwing, Brown-backed Woodpecker, and the gorgeous Schalow's Turaco. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest, surrounded by the sounds of birdsong. Return to your lodge on the crater rim for a final night in this remarkable region.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying some final bird watching along the way. Depending on your departure time, you may visit a local birding hotspot for last-minute sightings. Arrive in Arusha and transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your 6-day bird watching tour in Tanzania with a heart full of memories and a camera full of stunning bird photographs.
