Tour Type: Wildlife & Ornithology Experience
Duration: Customizable (3–10 Days)
Locations: Lake Manyara, Arusha NP, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Rubondo Island, Usambara Mountains

Activity Overview

Explore Tanzania’s most bird-rich habitats with our Birding Safaris, ideal for ornithologists, bird lovers, and nature enthusiasts. With over 1,100 bird species, Tanzania is one of Africa’s top birding destinations, offering diverse ecosystems from wetlands and forests to savannah and lakeshores.

Guided by professional birding experts, you’ll encounter both resident and migratory species—ranging from the rare shoebill stork to vibrant bee-eaters and flocks of flamingos. Whether it’s the lush canopy of Rubondo Island or the soda lakes of the Rift Valley, each location reveals new avian wonders.

Highlights

• Spot over 1,000 bird species in key birding zones

• Expert birding guides and naturalists

• Unique sightings: hornbills, turacos, storks, kingfishers, flamingos

• Diverse birding environments: forests, lakes, wetlands, savannah

• Early morning and sunset birding walks

• Optional photography-focused tours

What’s Included

• Birding guide with field expertise and bird checklists

• Private safari vehicle with binoculars and field guides

• Park fees and conservation levies

• Accommodation in eco-lodges or tented camps

• Full board meals and drinking water

• Optional boat safaris and guided forest walks

• Transfers and domestic flights where applicable

Ideal For

• Birdwatchers and professional ornithologists

• Wildlife photographers and researchers

• Nature lovers seeking a slower-paced, focused safari

Top Birding Safari Destinations

• Lake Manyara NP: Known for flamingos, pelicans, and raptors

• Arusha NP: Excellent for forest species and water birds

• Tarangire NP: Rich in dry-country specials and seasonal migrations

• Rubondo Island NP: Unique forest and aquatic species

• Usambara Mountains: Eastern Arc endemics and lush forest birding

• Ngorongoro Crater: Water birds, grassland species, and raptors

Book Your Birding Safari

Discover the incredible birdlife of Tanzania with African Giant Adventures. Whether you’re chasing lifers or seeking rare and endemic species, we’ll craft a personalized birding experience for you.

Get in touch today and let us help you plan your perfect birding safari.