10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours

A 10-day Tanzania birding route through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Ndutu, Serengeti, Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi.

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  • 10 days
  • Group 1-0 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Private multi-park northern Tanzania birding safari across forest, savanna, crater, wetland and alkaline-lake habitats.
  • Language: English
  • City: Arusha
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About this tour

This Wings Explorers Tours review draft follows Aminiel Ndamu's 10-day Tanzania birding safari route, focused on northern Tanzania's parks, lakes and savanna bird habitats.

The source emphasizes bird-rich areas including Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndutu, Serengeti, Western Serengeti, Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi.

The source page does not list a price or detailed inclusions, so those should be confirmed by Aminiel before any enquiry is treated as bookable.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park

Bird Arusha National Park on the foothills of Mt. Meru, with forest, lake and crater habitats.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park

Visit Tarangire, known for elephants and a strong concentration of terrestrial, migrant, raptor, vulture and aquatic birds.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park

Bird Lake Manyara's Rift Valley, soda lake, woodland and escarpment habitats.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the Ngorongoro area, where flamingoes, ducks, plovers, storks, Kori Bustard, Ostrich and other birds are noted by the source.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 5
Ndutu ecosystem
Ndutu

Continue to the Ndutu ecosystem, an important migration and plains area where birds and ungulate mammals overlap.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park

Bird Serengeti National Park, with more than 500 bird species noted by the source.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 7
Western Serengeti
Serengeti National Park

Visit Western Serengeti's riverine forests, plains, savanna woodland and floodplains.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 8
Lake Natron
Lake Natron

Bird Lake Natron, an alkaline lake and regular breeding area for Africa's Lesser Flamingoes.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 9
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi

Explore Lake Eyasi for flamingoes, storks, doves, wheatears, larks, eagles, vultures, buzzards, hawks, nightjars, pipits and weavers.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.
Day 10
Departure or custom extension

The source labels the route as 10 days but lists nine destination days; confirm the final departure or extension plan with Aminiel.

Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar
To confirm The final accommodation plan should be confirmed during partner review.

Locations & map

  • Arusha National Park - Arusha Region Tanzania (Start of the source birding route; more than 400 species are noted by the source.)
  • Tarangire National Park - Manyara Region Tanzania (Large herds of elephants and around 550 recorded bird species according to source.)
  • Lake Manyara National Park - Manyara Region Tanzania (Rift Valley, soda lake, woodland and wetland birding.)
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha Region Tanzania (Crater, Lake Makat and highland birding.)
  • Ndutu - Ngorongoro / Serengeti ecosystem Tanzania (Migration, plains and birding around the Ndutu ecosystem.)
  • Serengeti National Park - Mara / Arusha Tanzania (Serengeti birding and wildlife route.)
  • Lake Natron - Arusha Region Tanzania (Alkaline lake and Lesser Flamingo breeding area.)
  • Lake Eyasi - Arusha Region Tanzania (Seasonal Rift Valley lake and birding area.)
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Included

  • Private birding guide service as confirmed
  • Custom northern Tanzania birding route planning
  • Game drives and birding support in listed parks and birding areas
  • International flights and visas
  • Domestic flights unless included in final quote
  • Accommodation unless included in final quote
  • Meals and drinks unless included in final quote
  • Park, conservation and activity fees unless included in final quote
  • Travel insurance, medical evacuation, gratuities and personal expenses

Transport & stays

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle / custom ground transpo Transport details and vehicle type to confirm with Aminiel for the selected itinerary. | Meet: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport | Pickup: Airport, Arusha lodge or agreed northern Tanzania meeting point to confirm.

Accommodations

  • Lodges and tented camps as listed or similar (days 1-10) To confirm Accommodation standard, rooming and meal plan to confirm with Aminiel.

Policies & FAQ

Are the prices final?

Prices are copied from source material where available or left on request. BirdWatch will ask Aminiel to confirm current pricing and availability before any booking is treated as final.

How do enquiries work?

Use the BirdWatch enquiry form. BirdWatch will forward your request to Wings Explorers Tours / Aminiel Ndamu so the current itinerary, dates, price and inclusions can be confirmed.

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