Welcome to the Escorted Birding Expedition. Discover the extraordinary bird species in Tanzania National Parks with our expert guides on this once in a lifetime adventure.
13 Days / 12 Nights
All Year Round
Unlimited
Serengeti, Arusha, Tarangire National Parks. etc
Tanzania stands as a premier destination for bird enthusiasts, offering an unparalleled tapestry of avian life across its diverse landscapes. Whether you explore the lush forests of the Eastern Arc Mountains or the vast plains of the Serengeti, every moment reveals a new discovery. Travelers frequently encounter rare endemics and vibrant migratory species that define the East African sky.
Furthermore, an escorted expedition ensures that you navigate these intricate ecosystems with precision. Professional guides identify elusive calls and spot camouflaged raptors that an untrained eye might miss. Consequently, your journey transforms from a simple tour into a profound educational experience. You gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance within these habitats while capturing stunning photographs of the continent’s most majestic birds.
Our guides have developed bird knowledge as a special interest; some have become so familiar with the common bird guide books that they name the page with each bird sighting… It certainly saves time leafing through indexes! It is wonderful and worthwhile to have someone to share your enthusiasm with.
The many habitats of East Africa provide dream bird watching locations, and a dauntingly long list of endemic species that you simply have to travel to find. Briefly, you would most likely come across these birds.
Arusha National Park is inhabited by over 400 different migrant and resident bird species. Water fowls such as little grebes, eagles, pochards, geese, hamerkop, red shark, spurwinged goose, woodpecker, herons, secretary bird, gray parrot are common in this park.
With over 300 species recorded, including Eurasian migrant birds, Lake Manyara is also home to the pink flamingo. Other common birds found here are, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Narina Trogon, Crowned Hornbill, Schalow’s Turaco, Emerald Cuckoo, Crowned Eagle and ground-dwelling Crested Guinea-fowl.
With over 500 different types of birds on record, the larger Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is among Africa’s Endemic Bird Areas, with 5 endemic bird species that cannot be seen in any other place, which have of these restricted to the Tanzanian side of this ecosystem, these are: Fischer’s lovebird endemic to Tanzania, Rufous-tailed weaver endemic to Tanzania, Usambirobarbet, endemic to Mara-Serengeti, Grey-breasted spurfowl, endemic to Tanzania, Kori bustard, Secretary bird.
Ngorongoro Crater is a bird watcher’s paradise. The soda lakes of Ngorongoro are the breeding grounds of thousands of flamingoes and other water birds such as ducks, waders, and herons. Birds of prey such as the Augur buzzard and the Long-crested eagle can be spotted in the crater.
In addition to the technical sightings, the sheer beauty of the Tanzanian wilderness leaves a lasting impression. Moreover, the camaraderie among fellow birders fosters a unique environment for sharing knowledge and excitement. Ultimately, this expedition provides more than just a checklist of species; it delivers a lifelong connection to the natural world. Therefore, you leave the country with a renewed appreciation for conservation and a gallery of memories that will inspire you for years to come.
