15-Day Luxury Birding Safari in Tanzania with Wings Explorers Tours
A 15-day luxury Tanzania birding safari from Arusha to Arusha National Park, Mkomazi, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
About this tour
This Wings Explorers Tours review draft follows Aminiel Ndamu's 15-day luxury birding safari in Tanzania, a private northern Tanzania birding and wildlife route using luxury lodges and tented camps.
The source itinerary starts in Arusha, visits Arusha National Park, Mkomazi, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, with a seasonal Northern Serengeti / Mara River option from July to October.
Source prices are copied for review only and should be confirmed by Aminiel, including whether the quoted figures are total package prices or per-person rates.
Birds you can spot
Terathopius ecaudatus
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Struthio camelus
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Todus todus
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Megaceryle maxima
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Phoenicopterus roseus
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Balearica regulorum
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Ardeotis kori
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Phoeniconaias minor
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Coracias caudatus
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Ploceus dorsomaculatus
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Sagittarius serpentarius
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Bucorvus leadbeateri
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Aquila rapax
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Gyps africanus
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Itinerary ▼
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet the private driver-guide and transfer to an Arusha lodge, with optional city tour or rest.
Full-day game drive in Arusha National Park, with Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, Mt. Meru views and optional canoeing or forest walking safari.
Drive to Mkomazi, described by the source as a rarely visited birding gem with miombo woodland and semi-arid savanna habitat.
Continue birding and game viewing in Mkomazi, then return toward Arusha lodging as listed in the source itinerary.
Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among baobabs, elephants and strong birdlife.
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch, with optional night drive or walking safari to be confirmed.
Half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then transfer to the Ngorongoro area.
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater game drive with picnic lunch.
Continue the Ngorongoro section, with crater, lake and highland birding depending on final routing.
Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, with game drive en route to the luxury camp.
Full-day game drive and birding in Central Serengeti / Seronera.
Second full day in Central Serengeti for birding, wildlife and photography.
Seasonal transfer to Northern Serengeti for Mara River migration viewing from July to October, or Central Serengeti extension outside migration season.
Morning game drive, fly from Serengeti to Arusha, hot lunch and optional souvenir shopping or coffee tasting.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the flight home.
Locations & map
- Arusha - Arusha Region Tanzania (Arrival city and start/end logistics.)
- Arusha National Park - Arusha Region Tanzania (Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, forest and Mt. Meru foothills birding.)
- Mkomazi National Park - Kilimanjaro / Tanga Tanzania (Miombo woodland and semi-arid savanna birding.)
- Tarangire National Park - Manyara Region Tanzania (Dry-country birding, baobabs, elephants and raptors.)
- Lake Manyara National Park - Manyara Region Tanzania (Rift Valley lake, woodland and wetland birding.)
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha Region Tanzania (Crater, highland and soda-lake birding.)
- Serengeti National Park - Mara / Arusha Tanzania (Central and seasonal northern Serengeti birding and wildlife.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Custom private luxury birding safari; Northern Serengeti migration section is seasonal July to October.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional guide
- Luxury lodges and tented camps on full board
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Domestic flight
- Bottled water and drinks in lodges as listed by source
- Airport transfers
- International flights and visas
- Domestic and international airport taxes
- Gratuities for the driver-guide
- Personal expenses such as beverages and laundry
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
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 1-15) 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.