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Duration:
13 days
Destinations:
Mkomazi, Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Parks
This 13-day safari is perfect for birding enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking a deep Tanzania experience. Travel through Mkomazi, Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Parks, observing rare and endemic species such as African Fish Eagles, Lilac-breasted Rollers, flamingos, Pel’s Fishing Owl, and colorful sunbirds.
Daily game drives provide classic African wildlife sightings, including elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and buffalo. Cultural visits to Maasai villages and the Shanga workshop offer insight into local traditions and craftsmanship. Expert guides ensure each day is educational, engaging, and perfectly tailored for birding, photography, and wildlife enthusiasts.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Moshi for a comfortable flight break. Settle in and enjoy the lodge facilities, relax by the pool, or take a stroll through the surrounding gardens. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a quiet evening with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner is served at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay to rest and prepare for your adventure.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel Moshi
Luxury – Accommodation: Chanya By Ardhi Africa
After breakfast, drive to Mkomazi National Park, a semi-arid savannah known for its dry riverbeds, rocky hills, and unique bird species. After lunch at the lodge, embark on your first birding excursion during the cooler evening hours. Expect to see Secretary Birds hunting across the plains, Lilac-breasted Rollers perched on acacia trees, Fischer’s Lovebirds flitting through scrublands, and raptors such as Martial Eagles soaring above.
Keep an eye out for wildlife like zebras, giraffes, oryx, and impalas moving quietly across the savannah. The evening light offers fantastic photography opportunities, capturing both birds and landscapes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Mkomazi Hotels and Campsite
Luxury – Accommodation: Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat
Begin the day with an early morning birding drive to catch active species at sunrise. Observe Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbills, Northern Pied Babblers, and colorful weavers. Raptors, including Augur Buzzards, patrol the skies, and dry riverbeds attract elephants and eland.
After a mid-morning rest or lodge breakfast, explore more of the park in the afternoon for birds and wildlife, or enjoy the lodge grounds to spot smaller species in gardens. Sunset offers a magical opportunity to photograph silhouettes of wildlife against the golden savannah. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Mkomazi Hotels and Campsite
Luxury – Accommodation: Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat
After breakfast, depart Mkomazi with a scenic drive to Arusha, enjoying game viewing en route. Look for impalas grazing, giraffes browsing, and elephants moving between water sources.
Birds such as Lilac-breasted Rollers and Grey Hornbills are commonly seen along the way. Arrive in Arusha then enjoy a relaxing afternoon, perhaps with a walk in the lodge’s/hotel surrounding areas. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton
Luxury – Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha
Today, explore Arusha National Park with a focus on birding and wildlife. The park combines montane forest, grasslands, and freshwater lakes, making it rich in species. Expect to see African Fish Eagles, Silvery-cheeked Hornbills, Purple-crested Turacos, sunbirds, and colorful starlings. Wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and playful colobus monkeys.
Optional guided walk to the Momella Waterfalls allows closer encounters with forest birds and smaller mammals. Afternoon game drives provide excellent photography opportunities as wildlife and birds become more active in the cooler hours. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton
Luxury – Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha
Drive to Tarangire National Park after breakfast, home to massive baobabs and abundant wildlife. After lunch, explore the park for afternoon birding. Look for Grey-crested Helmetshrike, Paradise Whydah, and Red-billed Hornbills.
Tarangire is also home to large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Photograph the iconic baobabs with wildlife and birds scattered across the golden savannah. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Luxury – Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp
Spend the full day exploring Tarangire’s rich habitats. Early morning birding may include Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Pygmy Kingfisher, and Rufous-tailed Weavers.
Afternoon game drives offer sightings of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of elephants and buffalo. Observe interactions between birds and mammals, such as oxpeckers on elephants or weaver colonies near waterholes. Sunset provides dramatic lighting for photography. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Luxury – Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast, stopping at a nearby Maasai village to learn about traditional customs and crafts. Afternoon birding in the park includes flamingos, African Jacanas, Grey-headed Kingfishers, and the iconic Lilac-breasted Roller.
Keep watch for tree-climbing lions, hippos in the lake, and baboons along the shoreline. The park’s scenic lake, forested edges, and volcanic escarpments provide excellent photography and wildlife observation opportunities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
Luxury – Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Drive to Serengeti National Park after breakfast, stopping along the way for birding and wildlife observation. Expect to see Secretary Birds hunting in open plains, Kori Bustards striding gracefully, Lilac-breasted Rollers perched on acacia trees, and Ground Hornbills moving in small groups. Game sightings may include zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and occasionally predators like lions and cheetahs.
The route offers excellent photo opportunities of Tanzania’s endless plains. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Luxury – Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, covering riverine forests, kopjes, and open plains. Morning birding may reveal White-browed Coucals, Superb Starlings, Grey-headed Sparrows, and various sunbirds.
Game drives offer encounters with cheetahs, lions, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. Morning and late afternoon are ideal for photography and observing bird behavior. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Luxury – Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
After an early breakfast in the Serengeti, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic stops along the way for birding and wildlife observation. En route, look out for lilac-breasted rollers, Secretary Birds, and various raptors soaring over the savannah. You may also spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other herbivores grazing in the open plains.
Upon arrival in the Conservation Area, enjoy an afternoon game drive combined with bird watching in its diverse habitats, from acacia woodlands to grassy plains. Expect to see species like African Jacanas, sunbirds, and Grey-headed Sparrows, while wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, zebras, and smaller carnivores such as jackals. The area’s rolling hills and scenic landscapes provide excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro
Luxury – Accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
After breakfast, descend to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration. Early morning birding may include Martial Eagles, Grey Kestrels, and crater-endemic sunbirds. Game drives provide close encounters with zebras, wildebeests, elephants, lions, and black rhinos.
Enjoy the breathtaking crater landscapes, soda lakes, and volcanic scenery. Late afternoon offers excellent opportunities for sunset photography and final wildlife observations before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Mid – Range Accommodation: Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro
Luxury – Accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge
Drive to Arusha after breakfast, stopping for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge. Enjoy a visit to Shanga Workshop, where clients can observe local artisans creating jewelry, crafts, and artworks. Continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or onward extension to Zambia. End of service.
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$ 5,228 |
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$ 5,113 |
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$ 4,831 |
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$ 516 |
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$ 11,821 |
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$ 10,530 |
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$ 10,167 |
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Single Supplement |
$ 2,767 |
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