21 Days Birding Lake Victoria, Northern Tanzania and Usambara

Lappet-faced Vulture. Photo by Joe Ndekia

Tour Overview

A popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts in Tanzania. Located in the northern part of the country with different habitats for bird species, many of which are endemic, and near-endemic to the area.

This is a 21-day extended Lake Victoria and Northern Tanzania birding tour which includes the Usambara Mountains.

Itinerary

  • Arrive at the airport, where you will be greeted by our staff and sent to your accommodation.

  • Fly to Mwanza and drive to the south-eastern shore of Lake Victoria for accommodation checking and do an evening birding, Overnight in Mwanza.

  • Full-day birding around lake basin specials.

  • Drive to Western Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate, birding en route to Central Serengeti, night in Central Serengeti.

  • Explore Central Serengeti. 2 Full-day birding and game drive, night in Central Serengeti

  • Early birding in Central Serengeti, return for lunch, then drive to Ndutu area in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overnight in Ndutu.

  • Full-day birding and game drive.

  • Drive from Ndutu to Crater floor, spend the rest of the day there, exit Loduare Gate before 6:00 pm, overnight in Karatu

  • Endoro Cave Trail, return for lunch, then drive to Tarangire, arriving late in the evening, and overnight in Tarangire.

  • Full-day birding and game drive.

  • Half a day in Tarangire, return to the lodge for lunch, then drive to Arusha town, overnight in Arusha.

  • Drive to Engikaret Lark Plains, where we can spot the endemic Beesly's Lark and other dry country specialties, as well as the rich avifauna of the dry lands.

  • Full-day birding in Arusha National Park, exit late in the evening.

  • Early morning drive to South Pare Mountains via Nyumba ya Mungu Dam for the endemic South Pare White Eye, overnight in Same town.

  • Drive to Magamba West Usambara, bird in the evening, Overnight in Lushoto.

  • Full-day birding in Magamba Forest.

  • Drive to Amani Nature Reserve East Usambaras, bird the botanical garden in the evening, night at Muheza.

  • 2 Full-day birding in Amani Nature Reserve.

  • Early morning birding and transfer to the airport for departure.

Tour Info

Price

TBA

Included

Transportation and domestic flight

Accommodation - Small, locally owned lodges & hotels

Meals & water

Local Bird guide

National parks, Local area, Reserve entry fees

Medivac Insurance

Excluded

Personal items

Tips

International flights & visa

Travel Insurance

Alcohol & beverages

Group size

Max 6 pax

Fitness

Normal

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