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$2,310 to $2,530 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Meet Your guide at your hotel then drive to Arusha NP for amazing birding experiences

Meet Your guide at your hotel then drive to Arusha NP for amazing birding experiences

Arusha National Park -one of our top birding sites in northern Tanzania with more 450 species recorded.
Under comfort of birding guides you will explore this park trying to catch up with specialities of this area such as white-starred Robin, Tropical Boubou, Narina Trogon, Bar-tailed Trogon, Moustached Warbler - just to mention a few.
This tour can be combined with walking safari, water falls. Book with us and experience the difference at affordable rates.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Korona Villa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lark plains and dry country birding

Lark plains and dry country birding

After breakfast, we will kick off Arusha city onto Lark plains - northern side of mount Meru trying to catch up with our feathered friends in dry country side. Among others species, our major target species are Beesley's lark, Red-caped lark, short tailed lark, Rufous-naped lark and much more. Later on drive to Tarangire Np for hot dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lark Plains (Bird Sanctuary)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Birding and BIG game viewing in Tarangire NP

Birding and BIG game viewing in Tarangire NP

This park has so much to offer and this is one of our best birding site in northern Tanzania. You will have a full day birding and big game experience in this land park, famous for it large number of elephants. Birding species on target include some of endemic species such as Ashy Starlings, Yellow-collared lovebirds, Rufous-tailed weaver and much more. There is also chances to see Big Cats such as Lions, Cheetah, Leopards and huge number of ungulates.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire - Lake Manyara

Tarangire - Lake Manyara

After breakfast, will do birding en route before we exit Tarangire Np onto Lake Manyara Np. Full day birding in this famous park trying to catch up with different species of birds. Among other many species, this is home of tree climbing lions. Later on driver to Karatu village for dinner and overnight Farm of dreams lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Ngorongoro crater floor tour

Ngorongoro crater floor tour

After breakfast, will take a short drive to Ngorongoro main entry gate before we descend about 600m deep for a full day crater floor tour for birding and also trying to catch up with the BIG 5. Later on drive back to your lodge for a leisure evening hours.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro highland birding expereince then drive back to Arusha town

Ngorongoro highland birding expereince then drive back to Arusha town

After breakfast, we will take a short drive to Endoro entry point ready to explore this beautiful highland zone. This leisure walk and birding tour is escorted by an armed ranger under comfort of your birding guide. This trekking tour takes around 3 hours and you do have have s great chance to see some birds of highland zone.
Later on drive back to your lodge for lunch before we drive back to Arusha, drop off at the hotel of your choice.

Main Destination:
Endoro Falls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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