- Tanzania
- Safaris
Step into a birder’s paradise, where every dawn chorus is your alarm clock. From the wetlands of Lake Manyara to the plains of Serengeti, you’ll encounter flamingos, kingfishers, crowned cranes, secretary birds, hornbills, and raptors soaring against Africa’s endless skies. This is more than a safari; it’s a flight into the soul of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha Serena Lodge. Evening bird walk in lodge gardens to spot sunbirds, weavers, and hoopoes.
Overnight: In Arusha
Drive to Tarangire, famous for elephants, baobabs, and the Paradise Flycatcher. Afternoon game and birding drive.
Overnight: Tented Camp
Full-day exploration of Tarangire swamps for ostriches, kori bustards, and yellow-collared lovebirds. Picnic lunch inside the park.
Overnight: Tented Camp
Morning transfer to Lake Manyara. Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, pelicans, and grey crowned cranes. Evening bird checklist session with your guide.
Overnight: Tented Camp
Descend early into the crater — Africa’s Eden. Observe black kites, augur buzzards, ostriches, and crested grebes along the lake.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Drive across the plains, spotting larks and coursers. Afternoon game and birding drive in central Serengeti.
Overnight: Wildlife Lodge
Follow vultures circling, secretary birds striding, and martial eagles hunting. Optional dawn bird walk at camp to catch early activity.
Overnight: Wildlife Lodge
Final morning bird drive, capturing any missed species. Return to Arusha with a day room at Arusha Serena before departure.
Inclusions (8-Day Safari)
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide with birding expertise
✔ All National Park entry fees:
• Tarangire
• Lake Manyara
• Serengeti (Central + Ndutu depending on season)
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area
✔ Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
✔ Full-board accommodation at TWC Lodges & Camps:
• Arusha Serena Lodge – Day 1
• Burunge Tented Lodge – Days 2 & 3
• Tloma Lodge – Day 4
• Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge – Day 5
• Serengeti Wildlife Lodge – Days 6 & 7
✔ All meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ Picnic lunches during game drives
✔ Bottled drinking water during safari
✔ Focused bird-watching drives and guidance
✔ Government taxes & VAT
✘ Exclusions (Not Included)
✘ International or domestic flights
✘ Travel/medical insurance
✘ Tips for driver-guide & lodge staff
✘ Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
✘ Personal items (laundry, souvenirs)
✘ Optional balloon safari or additional cultural activities
✘ Anything not mentioned as included