7 Days Tanzania Birding Safari With Professionals
safari Duration
- 7 Days
- 6 Nights
Tour Type
- Birding Safari
Trip Overview
Birding, Wildlife, Photography, and Adventure
Experience the unparalleled beauty of North Eastern Tanzania on this 7-day private birding safari. Designed for avid birdwatchers, nature photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour offers an immersive journey through some of Tanzania’s most spectacular landscapes—from dry savannahs to lush montane forests—while targeting endemic and rare bird species along the way. Perfectly tailored for your pace, group size, and interests, this tour promises an unforgettable encounter with East Africa’s avian diversity.
- Tour Location & Duration: North Eastern Tanzania – 7 Days
- Arrival/Departure Port: Arusha Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Featured Destinations: Arusha Lark Plains, Tarangire National Park, Maasai Steppe, Mkomazi National Park, Lushoto & West Usambara Mountains
Safari Highlights
- Endemic species of the Arusha area
- Rare dry-country birds in Mkomazi
- West Usambara Mountain endemics
- Big game and scenic wildlife photography opportunities.
Best Time to Visit: Year-round, with excellent birding from May to November and lush landscapes after seasonal rains.
Traveling Pace: Flexible – designed around your preferences, group size, and pace.
Local Bird Guide: Available on request (subject to availability)
Accommodation Style: Standard to premium lodges, selected for comfort and proximity to remote birding hotspots.
Connecting or Extension Tours: Optional custom extensions available.
North Eastern Tanzania Birding Itinerary – At a Glance
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy light birding en route, spotting common savannah species such as the Yellow-collared Lovebird, Kori Bustard, and various sunbirds.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge – with WiFi.
Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Spend the morning exploring Tarangire’s breathtaking wilderness, renowned for its abundance of large mammals and striking birdlife. Key highlights include flamingos at Tarangire River, African Pygmy Geese, and lanner falcons.
Capture stunning wildlife photographs of elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Korona Villa – with WiFi
Day 3: Arusha Lark Plains & Same Village
Travel north to the Arusha Lark Plains, a dry-country birding paradise. Enjoy guided bird walks in the plains, targeting rare and endemic species such as Sharpe’s Longclaw and Red-capped Lark. Continue to Same Village in the late afternoon, enjoying scenic views of the surrounding highlands.
Accommodation: Elephant Motel – with WiFi
Day 4: Mkomazi National Park – West Usambara Mountains
Start the day in Mkomazi National Park, a remote dry savannah home to unique species like the Rüppell’s Korhaan, Kirk’s Starling, and Spotted Creeper. Enjoy slow-paced birding and photography opportunities among majestic landscapes.
In the afternoon, ascend into the West Usambara Mountains, transitioning from arid plains to lush montane forests alive with endemic bird species.
Accommodation: Mullers Mountain Lodge – with WiFi
Days 5 & 6: West Usambara Mountains Birding
These two days are dedicated to exploring the biodiverse West Usambara Mountains, recognized for its rare endemics and spectacular forest scenery. Highlights include:
- Usambara Weaver
- Usambara Thrush
- Red-capped Forest Warbler
The forests offer slow-paced birding with excellent photography conditions, as well as occasional sightings of forest antelopes and other small mammals. These days are designed to maximize your chances of recording all the West Usambara endemics while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the highland forests.
Accommodation: Mullers Mountain Lodge – with WiFi
Day 7: Return to Arusha – Departure
After a final morning of birding in the Usambaras, return to Arusha in time for your evening flight out of Kilimanjaro International Airport. Reflect on your unforgettable birding adventure through North Eastern Tanzania, carrying home memories and photographs of some of Africa’s most iconic and elusive bird species.
Book This Trip
- All national park entry fees & taxes
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled drinking water (3+ liters per day)
- All accommodation during safari
- Transport in a custom 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Guaranteed window seat
- Professional safari guide
- Charging ports, radio communication, cooler box, filtered water
- Tips for guide & cook
- Flights (international or domestic)
- Tanzania visa fees
- Serengeti hot-air balloon ($480 per person)
- Items of personal nature
Price Per Person
Why Choose North East Express Birding?
- Tailored Experiences: Personalized pace and focus on species you wish to see.
- Expert Guidance: Optional local bird guides familiar with rare and endemic species.
- Photography Opportunities: Landscapes, wildlife, and endemic species captured in ideal conditions.
- Comfortable Lodging: Selected lodges offering quality comfort near prime birding spots.
- All-Year Accessibility: Exceptional birding throughout the year, with seasonal highlights.
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