6 Days / 5 Nights – Tanzania Bird Watching Safari
Description
Perfect for travelers short on time but big on adventure! This compact safari offers the best of Tanzania’s northern circuit — the legendary Serengeti National Park and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater — in just three unforgettable days.
Tour Highlights
🐦 500+ bird species — From savannah to forest, spot rare and colorful birds.
🌍 UNESCO parks — Explore Serengeti & Ngorongoro’s bird-rich ecosystems.
🔭 Endemic & migratory birds — See species like Grey Crowned Crane & Lovebirds.
🚙 Private 4×4 vehicle — Safari flexibility with expert birding guide.
🦁 Birds + Big Game — Combine birdwatching with classic African wildlife.
🌄 Stunning landscapes — Craters, baobabs, and endless plains.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Activity: Airport pickup & optional bird walk
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short bird walk in the lodge gardens—spot sunbirds, weavers, and flycatchers.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
Mid-range: African View Lodge
Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Activity: Birding and wildlife game drive
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire, a birding hotspot with over 500 species. Key species include Yellow-collared Lovebird, Ashy Starling, Bare-faced Go-away Bird, and various raptors. Enjoy game viewing along with birdwatching.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Birding in Tarangire
Activity: Focused birdwatching safari
Spend the full day exploring Tarangire’s woodlands, river valleys, and swamps. Look for Pygmy Falcon, White-bellied Go-away Bird, Red-and-yellow Barbet, and waterbirds near the Silale Swamp.
Same accommodation as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Activity: Crater birding + transfer to Serengeti
Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll bird and game drive through this volcanic ecosystem. Spot Grey Crowned Cranes, Kori Bustards, Augur Buzzards, and more. After picnic lunch, continue to central Serengeti.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Birding in Serengeti
Activity: Full-day birding & wildlife drive
Spend the day spotting Serengeti’s birdlife in grasslands, rivers, and acacia woodlands. Look out for Secretary Bird, Martial Eagle, Black-headed Heron, and flocks of European Rollers (seasonal).
Same accommodation as Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Arusha / Departure
Activity: Morning drive + flight or drive back
Enjoy a short morning game drive or optional birding around the camp. After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for a flight to Arusha (optional) or begin your drive back. Transfer to airport or hotel depending on your departure plan.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional birding safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Best Time to Visit: November – April and June – October
- Group Size: Any