Why you opt for bird watching in Tanzania?

Tanzania is a top safari destination and, in our opinion, it’s the gem of Africa. Tanzania is a land blessed with an abundance of wildlife, panoramic vistas and some of the most kind, hospitable and gracious people in all of Africa. It remains untouched by time and is still as wild, rugged and untamed as ever. Tanzania abounds with natural beauty Over 35% of its land is allocated to national parks and game and forest reserves. It is also home to the highest point in Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro – which measures in at 5895 meters or 19,341 feet. Tanzania is also a politically stable, safe country in which to travel. The proximity of so many stunning parks and conservation areas only adds to Tanzania's appeal as a safari destination. Several parks and conservation areas can be visited in a few days, allowing visitors to take in a wide range of Tanzania's landscapes and scenery in a relatively short period of time. Tanzania is home to Serengeti National Park The most popular Tanzania safari destination is the Serengeti. Here tourists can witness the awe of the annual herbivore migration, which includes nearly two million wildebeest and thousands of antelope and zebra. The Serengeti is roughly ten times larger than Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve, yet it receives a much lower number of tourists each year, per square kilometer/mile. There is truly the opportunity to get off the beaten path in Tanzania, especially in the Serengeti, and to experience the vast beauty of the African wilderness without being surrounded by hordes of tourists. Tanzania is the ideal African safari location If you’ve been enchanted by safari documentaries on television you will be utterly speechless when you become part of your African surroundings. Words cannot describe the initial sensation of being out on safari, enveloped by endless expanses of African savannah, or in spotting your first leopard, lounging lazily in a sausage tree. A visit to Tanzania and its wilderness is truly a step back in time. As soon as you land at one of the small dirt airstrip in the Serengeti, you feel utterly removed from the modern, bustling world. There are no restaurants trying to capitalize on your visit, and no buildings to block your view of your gorgeous surroundings. In fact, the biggest possible impediment to a quick descent into Serengeti is the odd giraffe or impala grazing on the airstrip, necessitating a chase from the local ground crew.

Bird watching safari in Tanzania

Tanzania is a top bird watching destination. It offers ample opportunity to view a wide variety of birds – from migratory to resident birds. In Tanzania there are birds literally everywhere, from the icy barrens around Kilimanjaro’s snowy summit to the sun-baked soda shores of its many lakes. From the coral reefs and inlets in the blue Indian Ocean to the hippo pools at Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania's birdlife is vast, abundant and thriving. Birds are probably the most conspicuous, lively and widely distributed of all animals. Your guide will help you to identify the various bird species and provide interesting information on their habits. This itinerary suggestion is for the avid bird watchers out there – the ones who know their endemic from migratory and who are interested in more than seeing just the big five. You know who you are… Day 1: Transfer from the airport to Arusha for a good night’s sleep. Day 2: After breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park. We’ll do a short drive before going to your camp for lunch and some afternoon relaxation. In the late afternoon, we’ll head out for an evening bird drive. This is also an excellent opportunity to see the nocturnal animals. Day 3: Tarangire National Park. Today will be spent in Tarangire, where many varieties of birds can be found. Day 4: After an early morning drive in Tarangire, we’ll head to Lake Manyara National Park. We’ll drive to the rift escarpment base where your lodge is located. In the afternoon we’ll head into the park and through the underground water forest. There are literally hundreds of species of birds here, with a high number of water birds. Don’t forget your camera today! Day 5: We’ll do an early morning drive in Lake Manyara and after lunch will head to Lake Eyasi. We’ll enjoy sunset overlooking Lake Eyasi. Day 6: This morning you’ll do an early morning walk with Bushmen. The walk will take you through some gorgeous scenery and offer some bird watching opportunities. During mid day we’ll relaxing by the pool and compile the list of birds seen and those remaining. We’ll then head out in the late afternoon / early evening and drive through the palm tree forests for more bird watching. Day 7: Today we drive to the Ngorongoro highlands, where you’ll see lots of alpine species. The mountain buzzard is endemic to this region. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, where you can enjoy views over the Crater rim. In the afternoon we’ll do some small walks along the rim, and try to spot some eagles. Sunset is the time for sundowners while gazing over the Crater rim. Day 8: Today is a very early start so we can head down into the Crater floor. In addition to ample birdlife, the Crater is home to all of the big five and is an excellent game viewing opportunity. Day 9: We’ll drive to the majestic Serengeti today and follow the wildebeest migration. In December through March, when the migration is in the south, we can head through the acacia woods and into the open plains, where we can spot vultures, eagles and other large birds. Day 10: We’ll spend the day in the Serengeti, following the migrating herbivores while incorporating some bird watching. Day 11: We’ll do a very early morning game drive before heading to the airstrip for your domestic flight back to Arusha. You’ll be met at the Arusha airport and taken to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight.