9-Day Northern Tanzania Birding and Wildlife Safari

A private nine-day northern Tanzania journey with Edmund 'Eddie' Burra, combining birding and wildlife observation in Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.

  • Tanzania Show on map
  • 9 days
  • Group 1-6 people
  • Difficulty: easy
  • From: $5,700
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Easy-paced vehicle safari with birding and wildlife observation
  • Language: English
  • City: Arusha
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About this tour

This private northern Tanzania circuit links Arusha National Park, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro highlands and crater, Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti National Park.

Edmund “Eddie” Burra is a licensed northern Tanzania guide with extensive professional experience in safari guiding, bird observation, walking activities, conservation and interpretation. Birding is integrated with wider wildlife and cultural interests throughout the route.

The published source provides a complete nine-day outline but no target-bird list. Current target priorities, season, final inclusions, accommodation, transport and quotation are confirmed after an inquiry through BirdWatch.info.

Guides

Edmund Isaac Burra
Licensed northern Tanzania safari and birding guide
English
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: D

Meet the local representative, transfer and dinner. The source itinerary references an overnight at Arumeru River Lodge.

Day 2
Arusha National Park game drive
Arusha National Park
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Depart after breakfast with a picnic lunch for wildlife and bird observation in Arusha National Park, returning in the afternoon.

Day 3
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Drive to Tarangire with lunch boxes and begin a game drive on arrival. The source itinerary references an overnight at Maisha Kikoti Safari Camp.

Day 4
Full day in Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Morning and afternoon game drives through Tarangire's savannah, baobab and riverine habitats.

Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater tour
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Drive to Ngorongoro with a lunch box and descend for a crater tour. The source itinerary references an overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

Day 6
Full day in Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

A full-day crater tour with opportunities to observe birds and wider wildlife across grassland, wetland and woodland habitats.

Day 7
Olduvai Gorge to Serengeti
Olduvai Gorge
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Travel to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge with an en-route game drive. The source itinerary references an overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 8
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park, integrating birding with wider wildlife observation.

Day 9
Fly to Arusha and departure
Arusha
Vehicle-based safari and birding in varied habitats
Meals: B L D

Transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to Arusha, followed by a day room, lunch, shopping time, early dinner and onward airport transfer in the source itinerary.

Locations & map

  • Arusha - Tanzania (Arrival, departure and tour access city.)
  • Arusha National Park - Tanzania (Montane forest, lakes, grassland and game-drive birding.)
  • Tarangire National Park - Tanzania (Baobab savannah, riverine habitat and dry-country birding.)
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania (Crater, highland forest, grassland and wetland habitats.)
  • Olduvai Gorge - Tanzania (Cultural and palaeoanthropological stop between Ngorongoro and Serengeti.)
  • Serengeti National Park - Tanzania (Open plains, woodland and seasonal migration habitat.)
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Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: By request; birding priorities, migration focus and best seasonal window are confirmed with Edmund after inquiry.

Package Amount
Current public starting price; final quote required $5,700 / person

Included

  • Bottled drinking water - Listed by the current source for game drives and rooms.

Not included

  • Accommodation - TourHQ metadata says accommodation is not included despite named overnight suggestions in the itinerary; confirm with Edmund.
  • Transport - TourHQ metadata says transport is not included despite transfers and a scheduled flight in the itinerary; confirm with Edmund.
  • Optional balloon safari - Public source lists USD 500 per person; current price and availability require confirmation.

Transport & stays

  • Safari vehicle and scheduled flight referenced in The source itinerary includes road transfers and a Serengeti-Arusha flight, but TourHQ metadata marks transport as not included. Exact arrangement and cost must be confirmed. | Meet: Arusha | Pickup: Airport or hotel transfer by arrangement.

Policies & FAQ

Is this a dedicated birding tour?

The source categorizes it as a bird-watching, safari and culture tour. Share your target birds through BirdWatch.info so Edmund can confirm the birding emphasis and seasonal plan.

What does the starting price include?

The current source provides a starting price but has conflicting accommodation and transport information. BirdWatch.info will request a current itemized quotation from Edmund for your dates and group.

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