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

  • Bird species: Red-throated Tit, Rufous-tailed Weaver, Sentinel Lark, Trilling Cisticola, Reichenow's Seedeater, Vitelline Masked-Weaver, Rüppell's Robin-Chat, White-headed Buffalo-Weaver, Swahili Sparrow, Gorgeous Sunbird, Speke's Weaver, Bronze Sunbird, Red-cowled Widowbird, Little Rock-Thrush, Spotted Morning-Thrush, African Gray Flycatcher, Brown-breasted Barbet, Spot-flanked Barbet, Gray-olive Greenbul, Black-headed Mountain Greenbul, Kenya Rufous Sparrow, Pangani Longclaw, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Abbott's Starling, Scaly Spurfowl, Chestnut Sparrow, Chestnut Weaver, Hildebrandt's Spurfowl, Scarce Swift, White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher, and many more

  • Wildlife: Girrafes, Cape buffalo, Waterbuck, Black-and-white colobuses.

  • Glimpse of Mount Meru

  • Habitats: Montane forests, open grasslands, alkaline lakes, crater landscapes, wetlands, rivers, waterfalls, and high-altitude ecosystems on Mount Meru.

  • Fig tree, the biggest and most popular on the mountainside, with an arc opening that allows vehicles to pass in between.

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 & water

Excluded

Tips

Personal items