14 Days
Daily Tour
6 people
English
Northern Tanzania Special Birding Safari – Delve into diverse landscapes from Arusha National Park to the rolling grassy plains of the Serengeti, encountering a rich array of bird species, including endemics like Fischer’s and Yellow-collared lovebirds, Broad ringed white-eye,Grey-breasted spurfowl, Ashy starling and Tanzania red-billed hornbill. Venture into the Ngorongoro Crater, known for its breathtaking scenery and unique avian treasures. Continue the journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and birdlife. Conclude the expedition with birding in Lark Plains and the Mererani Maasai Steppes, showcasing the region’s rare and unique bird species.
Meet the field crew at the airport and transfer to a lodge in Arusha town. Depending on arrival time, engage in an activity.
Arusha national parkis among the smallest park in Northern Tanzania yet it is more diverse than any other park in thr region ,From montane forest, highlands, swamps, plains, lakes, and shrubbery.it host different specie such as the endemic Broad-ringed white-eye,the restricted range endemic Taveta weaver,the near endemic Sentinel lark and Abbott`s starling,the rare Maccoa duck,Red-billed ,Hottent and Cape teals,Southern pochard,Fan-tailed grassbird,Trilling,Siffling,Winding,Singing and Rattling cisticolas,Cinnamon-chested and Little beeeaters,Bar-tailed and Narina trogons,Kerick`s,Sharpe`s and Red-winged starlings,Oriole finch ,Red-fronted parrot,Scaly spurfowl,Grey-headed nigrita,Moustached grass warbler and much more. Mammals includes Plain Zebra,Giraffe,Cape buffalo,Bushbuck,Suni,Red duiker and the endemic Kilimanjaro guerezza monkey. Night in Arusha.
Drive with picnic lunches to Serengeti, arriving late in the evening. Night in central Serengeti.
Enjoy birding and big game viewing in Serengeti National Park, known for its migrating wildebeests, big cats, and diverse bird species. Night in camp/lodge.
Early morning birding in central Serengeti, returning to camp/lodge for lunch. Drive towards Naabi Hill Gate, exiting late for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Night in Ndutu.
Full day in Ndutu Plains, bordering the southern Serengeti. Bird for various species, including endemic Fischer's lovebird. Night in Ndutu Lodge.
Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Search for birds like the African quail finch and enjoy the diverse wildlife. Night in Karatu on the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Birding at Endoro Cave trail in the highlands, looking for endemic species like Hunter's cisticola and Mbulu white-eye. Return to lodge for lunch and drive to Tarangire, arriving late. Night in Tarangire NP.
Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for large herds of elephants and diverse birdlife. Spot endemics like Ashy starling and Yellow-collared lovebird. Night in Tarangire NP.
Half-day birding in Tarangire, return to lodge for lunch, and drive to Arusha. Night in a lodge.
Birding at Lark Plains, famous for its endemic Beesley's lark. Search for other lark species and "Maasai bird." Night in Arusha.
Explore Mererani Maasai Steppes for Somali-Maasai arid zone specialties. Bird for rare species like Somali tit and Golden-breasted starling. Drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
South Pare Mountains. Early morning drive to South Pare Mountains via Nyumba ya Mungu Dam for the endemic South Pare white-eye. Night in Same town.
Drive to Magamba West Usambara and bird in the evening. Night in Muller's Lodge.
Full day in Magamba Forest.
Drive to Amani Nature Reserve East Usambaras, birding in the botanical garden in the evening. Night at Emau Hill Lodge.
Drive to Amani Nature Reserve East Usambaras, birding in the botanical garden in the evening. Night at Emau Hill Lodge.
Early morning birding and transfer to the airport for drop-off.
We have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old to join the tour. Group members aged 16-17 years old are welcome to join the tour but only with a family member that will act as their guardian whilst on tour. Aside from that, no age requirements at all!
On our birding and wildlife safari, we often begin birding early in the morning, usually having breakfast before dawn. Days will usually start at first light to catch activity in the morning before the day warms up and activity slows down. The pace will be relaxed and most of the birding will be from the vehicle. On some days, we may rest for a mid-day ‘siesta’. During leisurely dinners we discuss the day’s activities and review the day’s list of sightings, and make plans for the next day. There will be a few optional nocturnal outings, to search for owls and nightjars.
Most of the day will be spent in the vehicle viewing wildlife and birds. The vehicles are modified Toyota Land Cruiser, specifically designed for safaris, in which the roof pops up, allowing you to stand up fully and take unobstructed photos or view the wildlife. We will make frequent stops to clean toilet facilities throughout the day. Some days will include longer drives to get to the next destination. The roads can be bumpy and dusty.
East Africa is a diverse region, and we visit montane forests, huge grasslands, arid plains, coastal beaches and expansive wetlands. Short heavy rainfalls can happen at any time, and occasionally humidity can be an inconvenience.
Please note that the detailed itinerary cannot be guaranteed as it is only a guide and may be changed due to factors such as availability of accommodation, updated information on the state of accommodation, roads, or birding sites, the discretion of the guides and other factors.
We stay in mostly good quality accommodations, often in excellent birding localities. Some accommodations may be ‘tented camps’, which are very comfortable walled tents with proper beds and indoor plumbing.
Village Weaver Birding Tours comprises a team of expert bird guides specializing in personalized birding experiences across East Africa. With an in-depth knowledge of the region's birdlife, they design intimate small-group safaris and family adventures.
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