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.
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.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Tanzania.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Meet the local representative, transfer and dinner. The tour itinerary references an overnight at Arumeru River Lodge.
Day 2
Arusha National Park game drive
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
Drive to Tarangire with lunch boxes and begin a game drive on arrival. The tour itinerary references an overnight at Maisha Kikoti Safari Camp.
Day 4
Full day in Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives through Tarangire's savannah, baobab and riverine habitats.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater tour
Drive to Ngorongoro with a lunch box and descend for a crater tour. The tour itinerary references an overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Day 6
Full day in Ngorongoro Crater
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
Travel to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge with an en-route game drive. The tour itinerary references an overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 8
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park, integrating birding with wider wildlife observation.
Day 9
Fly to Arusha and departure
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 tour 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.)
6 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: By request; birding priorities, migration focus and best seasonal window are confirmed with Edmund after inquiry.
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 tour details include USD 500 per person; current price and availability require confirmation.
Transport & stays
- Safari vehicle and scheduled flight referenced in The tour 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.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.