Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour.

Day 1 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Arrival in Tanzania
On you arrival, Meet and greet bat the Airport and then transferred to Arusha for Overnight

Accommodation: Impala Hotel / Post Lodge
Day 2 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour:  Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park and do game drive
After a morning breakfast, we will drive to the plains North of Arusha town, where we have the opportunity to walk the plains while birding for a number of dry country species, afterwards we will drive to Lake Manyara, arriving at our Migunga forest Tented Camp in the late afternoon.  The afternoon is utilized for game drive gaining possibilities of exploring a range of game including lions, Giraffes, Wildebeest and birds like flamingos on the shores of Lake Manyara

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Manyara Kirurumu Camp

Budget / Basic:   Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Day 3 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour:  Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast with our Lunches packed, we drive the long journey to the Serengeti arriving in the evening. A variety of Sand grouses, Guinea fowls and Red necked Fracolins should be parading our way as we drive to the Lodge.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Budget / Basic:    Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)

Day 4 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Whole day in Serengeti National Park

Pre breakfast, searching for Tanzanian endemics in the Serengeti to include; the Fischer’s Lovebird and Grey breasted Spur fowl. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we then go out for the rest of the day birding and game viewing; the Usambiro Barbets and the Grey capped social weaver, as well the Secretary Bird and the Kori Bustard should be displaying as we drive along.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Budget / Basic:    Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)

Day 5 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Another full day in Serengeti National Park

This is another day dedicated for Serengeti National Park exploration. Being a vast park, the second day in Serengeti offers an opportunity to view areas that you might have not explored on the previous day and a chance to view more game, the scenic views of geological features like Kopjes and many more.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Budget / Basic:    Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)

Day 6 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & afternoon crater tour

After our breakfast, we drive out of the Serengeti into the Ngorongoro crater where our highlight will be the endemic Rufous tailed weaver. If chance avails the golden winged Sunbird should be spotted as well as a large flocks of both lesser and greater Flamingoes on the Magadi soda lake on the crater floor, a variety of Raptors should be seen above the skies to include the Tawny and Warlberg`s Eagle. Many large mammals shall also be added on our list.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Budget / Basic:    Karatu Simba Lodge

Day 7 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Crater and transfer to Tarangire National Park

The Day begins with an early breakfast, and then drive to Tarangire with our packed lunches, the highlights of the day is searching for the Tanzanian endemics, again that will include the Rufous Tailed weaver, Yellow collard Lovebird and Ashy Stirling, the later occurring in only Tarangire.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Tarangire Kirurumu Camp  

Budget / Basic:    Roika Tented Lodge

Day 8 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour:  Full day in Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, do the Tarangire for a full day for birding along the River Bank.
The Red fronted Parrot, Red fronted Tinker bird and Magpie Shrike could be the new ones for the day.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Tarangire Kirurumu Camp  

Budget / Basic:    Roika Tented Lodge

Day 9 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Full day in Tarangire National Park
Walking the neighboring Maasai villages for birding, return in the afternoon and bird locally around your Lodge. Evening go through your final tally of the check list.

Accommodation:

Upmarket / Luxury:   Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Midrange / Standard:   Tarangire Kirurumu Camp  

Budget / Basic:    Roika Tented Lodge

Day 10 of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour: Transfer back to Arusha & depart

After breakfast, embark on the drive back to Arusha to mark the end of the Safari with the flight departure back home.

End of the 10 Days Tanzania Birding Safari Tour

• Accommodation on full board basis on safari
• Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Arusha on the first day
• Game drives (scheduled game drives for joining safaris and unlimited game drives for private departure)
• Park entry fees and conservation fees where applicable
• Transport in safari equipped 4 x 4 vehicle with pop up roof enhanced for game viewing (on sharing basis for joining safaris and on exclusive basis for private departure)
• Services of professional English speaking guide cum driver
• Emergency evacuation cover
• Complimentary mineral water i.e. 2 bottles of 500ml per person per day

General Safari Exclusions

• International/ regional flights
• Extra activities
• Lunch on the last day
• Easter and Christmas period supplements
• Arusha accommodation on the last day
• Tips and gratuities
• Visa fees & travel insurance
• Items of personal nature