24 Days Birding watching in Tanzania and game drive


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24 Days Birding watching in Tanzania and game drive

24 Days Arusha → Ndutu → Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Tarangire National Park → Ruaha National Park → Udzungwa National Park → Mikumi National Park
01
DAY 1

Arrival & Arusha Birding

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in and some time to settle in, enjoy a game drive and birding experience at Momella Lakes, where you may have the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos along with other wildlife and bird species.

Safari Activities

  • Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Transfer to a lodge in Arusha
  • Game drive and birding at Momella Lakes (spot thousands of flamingos)

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

02
DAY 2

Serengeti Transfer via Ndutu

Drive to the Southern Serengeti while enjoying birding opportunities and the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival in the Ndutu area, begin birding around the surrounding plains, exploring the diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species.

Safari Activities

  • Drive to Southern Serengeti while birding
  • Arrive early for birding around Ndutu

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

03
DAY 3

Ndutu Birding & Big Cats

Enjoy a full day of birdwatching, with opportunities to spot a variety of raptors, vultures, and other bird species. Experience the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest while exploring the plains, and look out for iconic wildlife such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Safari Activities

  • Birdwatching and spotting raptors and vultures
  • Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest
  • Encounter lions, leopards, and cheetah

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

04
DAY 4

Serengeti Central Birding

Transfer to the heart of the Serengeti, enjoying the scenic landscapes and wildlife along the way. In the evening, head out for a birding and game drive experience, exploring the surrounding plains while looking out for a variety of bird species and wildlife as the day comes to an end.

Safari Activities

  • Transfer to the heart of Serengeti
  • Evening birding and game drive

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

05
DAY 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to the Ngorongoro area with a packed lunch, enjoying the scenic landscapes and wildlife along the way. In the evening, explore the surroundings through birding, taking the opportunity to spot a variety of bird species around the Ngorongoro Crater.

Safari Activities

  • Drive to Ngorongoro with packed lunch
  • Evening birding around the crater

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

06
DAY 6

Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy birdwatching walks and hikes through the scenic highlands, exploring the diverse habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species. Take in the beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings as you experience the natural beauty of the area on foot.

Safari Activities

  • Birdwatching walks and hikes in the highlands

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

07
DAY 7

Ngorongoro to Tarangire

Begin the day with morning birding before transferring to Tarangire National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive combined with birdwatching, exploring the park’s diverse habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species and wildlife.

Safari Activities

  • Morning birding, then transfer to Tarangire
  • Afternoon game drive and birding

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

08
DAY 8

Ngorongoro to Tarangire

Begin the day with a morning birding session, exploring the surrounding area and looking out for a variety of bird species. Afterwards, transfer to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive and birding experience, taking in the park’s diverse wildlife, landscapes, and rich birdlife.

Safari Activities

  • Morning birding, then transfer to Tarangire
  • Afternoon game drive and birding

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

09
DAY 9

Lark Plains

Drive to the Lark Plains, making birding stops along the way to explore different habitats and look out for a variety of bird species. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and opportunities to observe Tanzania’s diverse birdlife before arriving at the Lark Plains.

Safari Activities

  • Drive to the lark plains with birding stops

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

10
DAY 10

Engikaret Lark Plains

Explore the Lark Plains with a focus on finding Beesley’s Lark, Short-tailed Lark, and other bird species associated with the acacia woodlands. Spend time birding across the open plains and woodland habitats, taking advantage of the area’s diverse birdlife and unique species.

Safari Activities

  • Target Beesley’s Lark, Short-Tailed Lark, and acacia woodland species

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

11
DAY 11

Masai Steppe to Pare Mountains

Enjoy a morning of birding and big game viewing, exploring the area for a variety of bird species and wildlife. Later, transfer to the Pare Mountains, taking in the scenic landscapes along the way and preparing to explore the region’s rich natural habitats.

Safari Activities

  • Birding and big game viewing
  • Transfer to the Pare Mountains

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

12
DAY 12

South Pare Mountains & Mkomazi

Enjoy a birding excursion in Mkomazi National Park, exploring its diverse habitats and observing a variety of bird species. The experience offers opportunities to discover the park’s rich birdlife while taking in the scenic landscapes and natural surroundings.

Safari Activities

  • Birding in Mkomazi National Park

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

13
DAY 13

Magamba Forest (West Usambara)

Transfer to the Magamba Forest while enjoying birding opportunities and scenic views along the way. In the afternoon, explore Magamba Forest on a birding excursion, looking out for a variety of forest bird species within its rich and diverse habitats.

Safari Activities

  • Transfer while birding
  • Afternoon birding in Magamba Forest

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

14
DAY 14

Magamba Forest Birding

Spend a full day birding in Magamba Forest, exploring its diverse forest habitats and looking out for a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while taking time to observe and photograph the rich birdlife throughout the forest.

Safari Activities

  • Full day of birding in Magamba Forest

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

15
DAY 15

Amani Forest (East Usambara)

Enjoy a birdwatching excursion in Amani Forest, exploring its lush and diverse forest habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species. Take in the beautiful natural surroundings and enjoy opportunities to observe and photograph the rich birdlife of the forest.

Safari Activities

  • Birdwatching in Amani Forest

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

16
DAY 16

Transfer to Miombo Woodlands

Travel to the next destination with several birding stops along the way, taking time to explore different habitats and observe a variety of bird species. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and opportunities for birdwatching and photography as you continue the journey.

Safari Activities

  • Travel with birding stops

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

17
DAY 17

Miombo Woodlands Birding

Spend a full day birding in the Miombo woodlands, exploring the diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species. Enjoy the rich birdlife, scenic surroundings, and opportunities for birdwatching and photography throughout the day.

Safari Activities

  • Full day of birding in Miomb

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

18
DAY 18

Iringa Town (Relaxation)

Enjoy a leisurely transfer to the next destination, making birding stops along the way to explore different habitats and observe a variety of bird species. Take in the scenic landscapes and enjoy opportunities for birdwatching and photography as you travel.

Safari Activities

  • Leisurely transfer with birding stops

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

19
DAY 19

Ruaha National Park

Enjoy a full day of birding and game viewing in Ruaha National Park, exploring its diverse habitats while observing a wide variety of bird species and wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, and other animals as you experience the park’s scenic landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Safari Activities

  • Birding and game viewing in Ruaha

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

20
DAY 20

Udzungwa National Park

Transfer to the next destination while enjoying birding opportunities along the way. Make stops at suitable habitats to observe a variety of bird species, while taking in the scenic landscapes and natural surroundings.

Safari Activities

  • Transfer while birding

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

21
DAY 21

Udzungwa Birding (East)

Spend a full day birdwatching, exploring diverse habitats and observing a variety of bird species in their natural surroundings. Enjoy opportunities for photography while taking in the scenic landscapes and rich birdlife throughout the day.

Safari Activities

  • Full day of birdwatching

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

22
DAY 22

Kilombero Valley & Mikumi Transfer

Begin the day with birding in the Kilombero area, exploring its diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species. Later, transfer to Mikumi, enjoying the scenic landscapes and birding opportunities along the way before arriving at your next destination.

Safari Activities

  • Birding in Kilombero, then transfer to Mikumi

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

23
DAY 23

Mikumi National Park

Enjoy a day of birding and game viewing in Mikumi National Park, exploring its diverse habitats while observing a variety of bird species and wildlife. Take in the park’s scenic landscapes and look out for animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife along the way.

Safari Activities

  • Birding and game viewing in Mikumi

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

24
DAY 24

Departure

Transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for your return flight home, marking the end of your Tanzania birding safari. Enjoy the final views of the Tanzanian landscape as you make your way to the airport for your departure.

Safari Activities

  • Transfer to Dar-es-Salaam Airport for flight home

Included

  • Park entrance fees
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional) 
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/bird guide
  • All transportation with a 4X4 customized safari car with a pop-up.
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals 
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to you home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips 
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Your Safari Route

Arusha → Ndutu → Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Tarangire National Park → → Ruaha National Park → Udzungwa National Park → → Mikumi National Park →
▦24 Days23 Nights
⌖8 DestinationsArusha →
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Safari Itinerary

Your Journey

DAY 01

Arrival & Arusha Birding

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in and some time to settle in, enjoy a game drive and birding experience at Momella Lakes, where you may have the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos along with other wildlife and bird species.

Safari Activities of Day 1

  • Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Transfer to a lodge in Arusha
  • Game drive and birding at Momella Lakes (spot thousands of flamingos)
DAY 02

Serengeti Transfer via Ndutu

Drive to the Southern Serengeti while enjoying birding opportunities and the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival in the Ndutu area, begin birding around the surrounding plains, exploring the diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species.

Safari Activities of Day 2

  • Drive to Southern Serengeti while birding
  • Arrive early for birding around Ndutu
DAY 03

Ndutu Birding & Big Cats

Enjoy a full day of birdwatching, with opportunities to spot a variety of raptors, vultures, and other bird species. Experience the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest while exploring the plains, and look out for iconic wildlife such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Safari Activities of Day 3

  • Birdwatching and spotting raptors and vultures
  • Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest
  • Encounter lions, leopards, and cheetah
DAY 04

Serengeti Central Birding

Transfer to the heart of the Serengeti, enjoying the scenic landscapes and wildlife along the way. In the evening, head out for a birding and game drive experience, exploring the surrounding plains while looking out for a variety of bird species and wildlife as the day comes to an end.

Safari Activities of Day 4

  • Transfer to the heart of Serengeti
  • Evening birding and game drive
DAY 05

Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to the Ngorongoro area with a packed lunch, enjoying the scenic landscapes and wildlife along the way. In the evening, explore the surroundings through birding, taking the opportunity to spot a variety of bird species around the Ngorongoro Crater.

Safari Activities of Day 5

  • Drive to Ngorongoro with packed lunch
  • Evening birding around the crater
DAY 06

Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy birdwatching walks and hikes through the scenic highlands, exploring the diverse habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species. Take in the beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings as you experience the natural beauty of the area on foot.

Safari Activities of Day 6

  • Birdwatching walks and hikes in the highlands
DAY 07

Ngorongoro to Tarangire

Begin the day with morning birding before transferring to Tarangire National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive combined with birdwatching, exploring the park’s diverse habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species and wildlife.

Safari Activities of Day 7

  • Morning birding, then transfer to Tarangire
  • Afternoon game drive and birding
DAY 08

Ngorongoro to Tarangire

Begin the day with a morning birding session, exploring the surrounding area and looking out for a variety of bird species. Afterwards, transfer to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive and birding experience, taking in the park’s diverse wildlife, landscapes, and rich birdlife.

Safari Activities of Day 8

  • Morning birding, then transfer to Tarangire
  • Afternoon game drive and birding
DAY 09

Lark Plains

Drive to the Lark Plains, making birding stops along the way to explore different habitats and look out for a variety of bird species. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and opportunities to observe Tanzania’s diverse birdlife before arriving at the Lark Plains.

Safari Activities of Day 9

  • Drive to the lark plains with birding stops
DAY 10

Engikaret Lark Plains

Explore the Lark Plains with a focus on finding Beesley’s Lark, Short-tailed Lark, and other bird species associated with the acacia woodlands. Spend time birding across the open plains and woodland habitats, taking advantage of the area’s diverse birdlife and unique species.

Safari Activities of Day 10

  • Target Beesley’s Lark, Short-Tailed Lark, and acacia woodland species
DAY 11

Masai Steppe to Pare Mountains

Enjoy a morning of birding and big game viewing, exploring the area for a variety of bird species and wildlife. Later, transfer to the Pare Mountains, taking in the scenic landscapes along the way and preparing to explore the region’s rich natural habitats.

Safari Activities of Day 11

  • Birding and big game viewing
  • Transfer to the Pare Mountains
DAY 12

South Pare Mountains & Mkomazi

Enjoy a birding excursion in Mkomazi National Park, exploring its diverse habitats and observing a variety of bird species. The experience offers opportunities to discover the park’s rich birdlife while taking in the scenic landscapes and natural surroundings.

Safari Activities of Day 12

  • Birding in Mkomazi National Park
DAY 13

Magamba Forest (West Usambara)

Transfer to the Magamba Forest while enjoying birding opportunities and scenic views along the way. In the afternoon, explore Magamba Forest on a birding excursion, looking out for a variety of forest bird species within its rich and diverse habitats.

Safari Activities of Day 13

  • Transfer while birding
  • Afternoon birding in Magamba Forest
DAY 14

Magamba Forest Birding

Spend a full day birding in Magamba Forest, exploring its diverse forest habitats and looking out for a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while taking time to observe and photograph the rich birdlife throughout the forest.

Safari Activities of Day 14

  • Full day of birding in Magamba Forest
DAY 15

Amani Forest (East Usambara)

Enjoy a birdwatching excursion in Amani Forest, exploring its lush and diverse forest habitats while looking out for a variety of bird species. Take in the beautiful natural surroundings and enjoy opportunities to observe and photograph the rich birdlife of the forest.

Safari Activities of Day 15

  • Birdwatching in Amani Forest
DAY 16

Transfer to Miombo Woodlands

Travel to the next destination with several birding stops along the way, taking time to explore different habitats and observe a variety of bird species. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and opportunities for birdwatching and photography as you continue the journey.

Safari Activities of Day 16

  • Travel with birding stops
DAY 17

Miombo Woodlands Birding

Spend a full day birding in the Miombo woodlands, exploring the diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species. Enjoy the rich birdlife, scenic surroundings, and opportunities for birdwatching and photography throughout the day.

Safari Activities of Day 17

  • Full day of birding in Miomb
DAY 18

Iringa Town (Relaxation)

Enjoy a leisurely transfer to the next destination, making birding stops along the way to explore different habitats and observe a variety of bird species. Take in the scenic landscapes and enjoy opportunities for birdwatching and photography as you travel.

Safari Activities of Day 18

  • Leisurely transfer with birding stops
DAY 19

Ruaha National Park

Enjoy a full day of birding and game viewing in Ruaha National Park, exploring its diverse habitats while observing a wide variety of bird species and wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, and other animals as you experience the park’s scenic landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Safari Activities of Day 19

  • Birding and game viewing in Ruaha
DAY 20

Udzungwa National Park

Transfer to the next destination while enjoying birding opportunities along the way. Make stops at suitable habitats to observe a variety of bird species, while taking in the scenic landscapes and natural surroundings.

Safari Activities of Day 20

  • Transfer while birding

DAY 21

Udzungwa Birding (East)

Spend a full day birdwatching, exploring diverse habitats and observing a variety of bird species in their natural surroundings. Enjoy opportunities for photography while taking in the scenic landscapes and rich birdlife throughout the day.

Safari Activities of Day 21

  • Full day of birdwatching
DAY 22

Kilombero Valley & Mikumi Transfer

Begin the day with birding in the Kilombero area, exploring its diverse habitats and looking out for a variety of bird species. Later, transfer to Mikumi, enjoying the scenic landscapes and birding opportunities along the way before arriving at your next destination.

Safari Activities of Day 22

  • Birding in Kilombero, then transfer to Mikumi
DAY 23

Mikumi National Park

Enjoy a day of birding and game viewing in Mikumi National Park, exploring its diverse habitats while observing a variety of bird species and wildlife. Take in the park’s scenic landscapes and look out for animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife along the way.

Safari Activities of Day 23

  • Birding and game viewing in Mikumi
DAY 24

Departure

Transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for your return flight home, marking the end of your Tanzania birding safari. Enjoy the final views of the Tanzanian landscape as you make your way to the airport for your departure.

Safari Activities of Day 24

  • Transfer to Dar-es-Salaam Airport for flight home
GOOD TO KNOW

Here’s a clear overview of what is included in your safari and what is not, so you can plan with confidence.

Included

All the essentials for your safari experience.

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Park entrance fees
All activities (Unless labeled as optional) 
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/bird guide
All transportation with a 4X4 customized safari car with a pop-up.
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals 
Drinking water (On all days)

Not Included

Items to plan for separately.

Travel Deeper
International flights (From/to you home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips 
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

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