Visit:
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Eyasi

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wings over the northern tanzania once in a lifetime bird watching safari

Wings over the northern tanzania once in a lifetime bird watching safari

Start: Tanzania End: Tanzania
Country: Tanzania
Type: Private tour
May customized as: Adventure safari,birdwatching safari

Destinations To Visit

Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Eyasi

This 5-day birdwatching safari is designed for nature lovers eager to explore Northern Tanzania’s most diverse habitats. From the baobab valleys of Tarangire to the private wilderness of Manyara Ranch, the lush escarpments of Lake Manyara, and the cultural landscapes of Lake Eyasi, each day offers new birding opportunities and wildlife encounters. You will discover over 450 bird species, enjoy walking safaris, and immerse themselves in local communities while surrounded by Tanzania’s natural beauty.

Tour Features

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities: Game drive safari
Transportation: Pop up roof 4x4
Game drives: Pop up roof 4x4
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Day 1 - Accommodation

Accommodation: Tarangire Bush Camp

Day 2 - Accommodation

Accommodation: Furaha Luxury Lodge

Day 3 - Accommodation

Accommodation: Furaha Luxury Lodge

Day 4 - Accommodation

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Day 5 - Accommodation

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Day by Day Safari Itinerary

Wings Over the Northern Tanzania, Once in a Lifetime Bird Watching Safari.

Day 1: Arusha To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a Transfer by Road from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, but it is also a paradise for bird lovers, boasting species such as yellow-collared lovebirds, red-and-yellow barbets, lilac-breasted rollers, and the striking bateleur eagle. A Guided Game Drive along the Tarangire River and swamps provides chances to spot waterbirds like African jacanas, saddle-billed storks, and grey crowned cranes. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Water, Beer, Wine
Accommodation: Tarangire Bush Camp

Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Wake up early for more birding during a Transfer Game Drive out of Tarangire. Raptors such as martial eagles and tawny eagles are often seen soaring in the morning skies. Continue with a Transfer by Road to Manyara Ranch Conservancy, a private wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. After lunch, join a Walking Safari led by rangers, where you may encounter Fischer’s lovebirds, speckled mousebirds, and a variety of shrikes. Overnight and dinner at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine
Accommodation: Furaha Luxury Lodge

Day 3: Manyara Ranch Conservancy.

Today is dedicated to exploring Manyara Ranch. In the morning, enjoy a birdwatching walk across acacia woodlands and open plains, with possible sightings of grey-headed kingfisher, white-browed coucal, and tawny-flanked prinia. After breakfast, set out on a Guided Game Drive, searching for kori bustards, ostriches, and various raptors. In the afternoon, another Walking Safari offers intimate encounters with giraffes, antelopes, and birdlife up close. Evening leisure at camp with starlings, weavers, and rollers decorating the skies. Overnight at Manyara Ranch Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine
Accommodation: Furaha Luxury Lodge

Day 4: Visit Lake Manyara National Park & Transfer to Lake Eyasi.

After breakfast, enjoy a Transfer by Road to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic Rift Valley escarpment and bird-rich lake. A Guided Game Drive brings you to the shores of Lake Manyara, where thousands of flamingos, great white pelicans, and yellow-billed storks can be observed. The park’s forests shelter hornbills, turacos, and Narina trogon, while open areas host grey-backed fiscals and bee-eaters. After lunch, continue with a Transfer by Road to Lake Eyasi, arriving for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Day 5: Lake Eyasi to Arusha.

Early morning, join the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers for a cultural birding experience, learning how they read the land and spot wildlife. The shores of Lake Eyasi provide sightings of African spoonbills, black-winged stilts, avocets, and chestnut-banded plovers. After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed walk or short birding excursion near Datoga homesteads, then return for lunch at camp. In the afternoon, a Transfer by Road takes you back to Arusha, where your safari concludes in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine
Accommodation: No Accommodation

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Price

Group Size	Price Per Person	Available Dates	Special Offers
1-2 people	$1,200	March 1-15, 2025	10% off for first-time bookings
3-5 people	$1,100	April 1-15, 2025	Free airport pickup and drop-off
6-10 people	$900	May 1-15, 2025	15% off for groups over 6 people
11-15 people	$850	June 1-15, 2025	Complimentary safari guide for the day
16+ people	$750	July 1-15, 2025	Exclusive discount: 20% off + free accommodation upgrade

Include/Exclude

What's Included

Parking fees (for non-residents)
All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

Inland Airfare costs
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
International flights (from/to the client's home country)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Gratuities for guides and crew
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
Tips (Guideline: USD 15.00 per person per day)
Visa and travel insurance fees

cancellation

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Terms:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the start of the tour will be fully refunded. Cancellations made between 15 and 30 days will incur a 50% charge. For cancellations made within 14 days, no refunds will be issued.

Thank you for your understanding.