18-Day Birding- Endemic of North & North-East Tanzania

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Tanzania

This day is set aside as arrival day. Depending on your arrival schedule, upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you find the driver with a sign reading Charles Tours and your name on it. After a short introduction will take a short drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha National Park

Early breakfast before we drive (about 30 minutes) to Arusha Np.
Birding for the endemic such as Broadringed White-eye and the restricted range endemic Taveta weaver and near endemic Arbott's starlings and other specialities. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

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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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Larks Plain / Engikareti

Lark plains for the endemic Beesley's lark and other dry county specials such as the near endemic Southern Grosbeak -Canary, Red-throated Tit and Short-toed Lark. Later, drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight
After lunch, we will drive to Babati near Mbulu mountains for overnight.

Main Destination:

Lark Plains (Bird Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Asmorein Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Babati (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mbulu mountains

Early breakfast before we drive to Mbulu mountains for the endemic Mbulu-ground Robin and the near endemic Mbulu White-eye, later drive to Karatu village for dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge.
You should expect a moderate hike that takes about three hours.

Main Destination:

Mbulu Mountain (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Octagon Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro conservation area

Breakfats before we checkout and drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro conservation area, sampling some bushes for birds. Afternoon, proceed with birding from southern Serengeti, looking for the endemic Grey-breasted Spurfowl, Rufous-tailed Weaver, the near endemic Grey-crested Helmet-shrike and Usambiro Barbet. we will also look for the highly sought out after bird - the karamoja Apalis which is endemic to East Africa. Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Hippo Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Highland

We will leave the grassy plains of the mighty Serengeti Np very early in the morning with packed lunches on hand making a stop at the Ngorongoro highlands for the East African endemic Hunter's Cisticola, Jackson's Widowbird, Eastern Double-collared Sunbird and Schalow's Turaco. Later, drive to Karatu village for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Octagon Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Tarangire Np

Drive to Tarangire Np for the endemic Ashy starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird and Emin's Barbet, the near endemic Northern Pied-Babbler and East African endemic Hildebrandt's starlings are fairly common here. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day birding and game viewing in Tarangire

Full day birding snd game viewing in Tarangire National park, looking for endemic as well as enjoying the big game. In the afternoon, will drive back to your hotel for hot lunches before we proceed exploring the nature at the best.
Late evening, drive back to your hotel for hot dinner and overnight at Tarangire safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning game viewing then drive to Arusha

Morning game viewing in Tarangire, afternoon enjoy your hot lunches at the hotel before we exit the park and drive back to Arusha town. Late evening check in at Tumbili Lodge (Subject to availability)
A drive from Tarangire to Arusha takes about three hours.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tumbili Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to South Pare mountains

Drive to south pare mountains via Nyumba ya Mungu dam for maasai arid zones specials such as Acacia Tit, Black-throated Barbets, Golden-brested and Fischers Starlings, Black-bellied and Tsavo Sunbirds, Pink-breasted Lark and Somali Bunting.
We will have our picnic lunch and later drive in to our hotel in small town of Same. ln the evening drive up the south Pare mountains for the endemic -South pare White-eye and the distinctive race paarensis of bar-throated apalis, East-coast Boubou and Flycatcher can also be seen up there. Hot dinner and overnight in Same town.

Main Destination:

Same (Town)

Accommodation:

Johnsons Villas

• Mid-range hotel located in Same (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

East Usambara

Morning birding near Mkomazi Np and transfer to Magamba forest in West Usambara mountains for birding. Late afternoon birding in Magamba forest looking for endemic species and other specialities. Late evening drive to your lodge - at Mullers mountain lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lushoto (Town)

Accommodation:

Mullers Mountain Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Magamba Forest

Full day in Magamba forest-we will bird for the endemic Usambara double-collared Sunbird, Usambara Weaver, Usambara Thrush, Usambara/Montane Tiny Greenbul, Usambara Akalat and other specialities. Dinner and overnight at Mullers mountain Lodge in West Usambara.

Main Destination:

Shume Magamba Forest Reserve

Accommodation:

Mullers Mountain Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Magamba to Amani Nature Reserve

Morning birding in Magamba, afternoon transfer to Amani nature reserve in (East Usambara mountains) and birding along the way plus at Amani botanical garden late in the evening.
Later on check in at Amani Rest House, have dinner and look forward for a great day tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Amani Nature Reserve (Usambara Mountains)

Accommodation:

Amani Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Amani NR (Usambara Mountains)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding at Amani Nature Reserve

We will bird for the endemic Banded Green Sunbird, Usambara Hyliota, Usambara Bluebill, Tanzanian Illadopsis, Usambara Eagle-owl and Long-billed forest-Warbler, the near endemic Uluguru violet Backed and Amani Sunbirds. Other birds include Mombasa Woodpecker, Fischers and Lowland tiny Greenbul, Fischer's Turaco, Plain-backed Sunbirds, Cabanis's Bunting, Krestchmer's Longbill and many more. Dinner and overnight at Amani rest House.

Main Destination:

Amani Nature Reserve (Usambara Mountains)

Accommodation:

Amani Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Amani NR (Usambara Mountains)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

West Usambara to Arusha

Birding around Amani, long day drive back to Arusha - sampling some bushes along the way back to Arusha.
A ride from West Usambara takes about 9 hours.
Late evening check in at your lodge at Greenside – Kili Golf, enjoy your dinner and relax.
This accommodation is located within a small reserve with plenty birds to see around.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate

• Luxury lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding around Kili Golf

Depending on your flight schedules, morning birding at Kili Golf or go for shopping in Arusha then later on, transfer to Arusha / Kilimanjaro for your flight to the next destination. We can also try to reserve your room for late check-out (this must be communicated in advance).

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.