Birding Arusha National Park

Tour Overview

This park, nestled near Arusha town, is a small yet diverse gem. This park, encompassing approximately 552 square kilometers, offers a unique blend of ecosystems, making it a prime location for birding enthusiasts.

Highlights

  •  Wildlife: Girrafes, Cape buffalo, Waterbuck, Black and white colobus monkey.

  • Bird species: Scaly Spurfowl, Hildebrandt's Spurfowl (Endemic to EA), Scarce Swift, Mottled Swift, African Emerald Cuckoo, Tambourine Dove, African Crake, Corn Crake, Lesser Moorhen, Allen's Gallinule, African Cuckoo-Hawk, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Red-fronted Parrot, Retz's Helmetshrike, Moustached Grass Warbler, Brown Woodland Warbler, Trilling Cisticola, Winding Cisticola, Short-winged Cisticola, Broad-ringed White-eye (Tanzania endemic), White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher, Rüppell's Robin-Chat, Green Twinspot, Orange-breasted Waxbill, Pangani Longclaw (endemic to North East Africa), Grey-headed Nigrita, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Abbott's Starling (Endemic to East Africa), Waller's Starling, African Black Swift, and Bronzy Sunbird.

Itinerary

Starting at 6:00 am in Moshi or 6:30 am in Arusha, we will embark on a day trip to Arusha National Park. The park is a two-hour drive from Moshi and a one-hour drive from Arusha town. 

Upon arrival at the park, we will kickstart our birdwatching expedition at the main entrance gate with thrilling game drives on the open grasslands, where you will have the opportunity to spot some of the remarkable inhabitants of the park proceeding towards the Ngurdoto Museum, and then make our way to the beautiful Momela Lakes for lunch. As we leisurely explore the lakes, we will be on the lookout for a plethora of bird species.

As the day comes to a close, we will conclude our fun-packed day trip, and our driver will safely transport you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Included

Transportation 4×4 Vehicle

Local Professional Bird guide

Entry fees

Lunch, Snacks & water

Excluded

Tips

Personal items