15-Day Northern Tanzania Birding And Big 5 Wildlife Safari
A 15-day Tanzania birding safari focuses on the Northern Circuit’s diverse habitats—Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—offering sightings of over 550+ bird species, including endemics like Beasley’s Lark and Rufous-tailed Weaver. These tours combine premier birding with Big Five wildlife viewing, often including wetland birding on Lake Victoria or Lake Duluti, with prime travel times being the dry season (June-October).
15-Day Northern Tanzania Birding Safari Designed for Bird-watching, the Big five Photography and Serengeti Great Migration.
A 15-day Tanzania birding safari typically focuses on the diverse habitats of the Northern Circuit, including the Lark Plains, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, to maximize encounters with sought-after species like Beasley’s Lark and various turacos and bustards. Some tours may also extend to the Usambara Mountains or Mkomazi National Park for different endemic species, while others might include a visit to the Zanzibar coast for a relaxing end to the adventure.
What to Expect on 15-Day Northern Tanzania Birding
Visiting the Popular Northern Tanzania destinations to include:
A 15-Day Northern Tanzania Birding typically focuses on the renowned birding hotspots of Northern Tanzania, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, often with additional excursions to the Beasley’s Lark plains, the Arusha area, or even the West Usambara Mountains to see endemic species. The itinerary aims to combine exceptional birdwatching with diverse wildlife, focusing on habitats from savannah to montane forests, and can include cultural experiences and excellent photography opportunities with the help of knowledgeable guides.
The Serengeti, Lake Victoria, the World Famous Ngorongoro Crater and the Olduvai Gorge Museum, Ndutu short grass Calving Plains and the Wildebeest Migration Season, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Parks.
Target Bird and Mammals include:
Lake Victoria Specials such as the Black-headed Gonolek, Red-chested Sunbird, Swamp Flycatcher, and various species of Nightjars. Others will include Secretarybird, Karamoja Apalis, Kori, and Black-bellied Bustards, Schalow`s, Hartlaub`s and Purple-crested Turacos, Fischer`s and Yellow-collared Lovebirds, Yellow-throated and Black-belied Sandgrouse, Usambiro and Red-and-yellow Barbets, Red-bellied and Meyer`s Parrots, Purple Granadier, Blue-capped cordon-bleu, and a variety of cisticolas, Common Ostrich and many more.