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8 Days Northern Tanzania & Usambara Birding

Explore the Usambara Mountains' endemic species and Northern Tanzania's incredible birding circuit, targeting 300+ species

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Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour type
Birding Safari
Destination
Tanzania
Group size
2 – 8 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Arusha
Airport pickup, evening birding briefing
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to your Arusha hotel. Evening briefing on the birding itinerary and key species to target. Check equipment and binoculars.
Arusha Hotel
2
Arusha to Usambara Mountains
Drive to Usambara, afternoon highland birding
Drive east to the Usambara Mountains. Afternoon birding walk in the montane forest. Target species: Usambara Weaver, Usambara Eagle-Owl, Long-billed Tailorbird. The forests are rich with Albertine Rift endemics.
Usambara Mountain Lodge
3
Usambara Forest Birding
Full-day forest birding, endemic species tracking
Full day birding in the Usambara cloud forests. Track rare endemics including the Usambara Hyliota, Spot-throat, and Dapple-throat. Expert local bird guides lead you through ancient forest trails. Over 100 species possible today.
Usambara Mountain Lodge
4
Usambara to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire, afternoon birding drive
Depart for Tarangire National Park. Afternoon birding game drive among baobab trees. Over 500 bird species recorded here including Yellow-collared Lovebird, Ashy Starling, and rufous-tailed weaver.
Tarangire Safari Lodge
5
Tarangire Full-Day Birding
All-day birding, swamps and woodlands
Full-day birding safari in Tarangire. Visit the Silale Swamp for waterbirds, scan open plains for raptors, and explore riverine woodland. Key targets: Fischer's Lovebird, Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill.
Tarangire Safari Lodge
6
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Birding drive, lakeside birding
Drive to Lake Manyara. Afternoon birding along the lake shore — thousands of flamingos, pelicans, storks, and waders. Explore the groundwater forest for Silvery-cheeked Hornbill and Narina Trogon.
Lake Manyara Lodge
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Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Birding
Morning lake birds, afternoon crater rim birding
Morning birding at Lake Manyara — herons, egrets, and fish eagles. Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for afternoon birding along the crater rim. Highland species including Schalow's Turaco and Mountain Buzzard.
Ngorongoro Lodge
8
Final Birding & Departure
Dawn birding, transfer to airport
Dawn birding walk near the crater rim for last species ticks. Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure. Final species count and trip list review.
None — Departure day
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect birding safari adventure

Included in Your Safari

  • Airport transfers & all ground transport
  • All birding activities & game drives
  • Expert ornithologist/birding guide
  • 7 nights full-board accommodation
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Bird checklist & field guide
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Binoculars available for loan

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa & travel permits
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Phone calls & internet
  • Personal birding equipment
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

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Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever