Best of Tanzania mountains and parks, Bird Watching
safari tour
Tanzania
is vast and contains a considerable variety of important avian habitat. The
mountains of Usambara, Uluguru and Udzungwa form what is known as the Eastern
Arc, one of the 24 globally important bio-diversity hotspots on the planet.
Each range contains unique bird and mammal life. Saadani offers coastal
specials from crab plovers to mangrove kingfishers and Selous Nyerere, with its
mountains, lakes and miombo woodland, harbours specialities such as Pels
fishing owls and Narina Trogon.
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Best of Tanzania - Bird watching safari
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Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
Bird watching safari in Tanzania
HIGHLIGHTS
Walks
in Uluguru and Udzungwa mountains
boat safaris in Saadani and Selous Nyerere
drives in Saadani and Selous Nyerere national parks
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
All accommodation as mentioned
11
Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners
Safaris & activities
Kilimanjaro and Dar airport arrival transfer
All internal transfers mentioned
1 x internal flights
Park fees and other government fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Drinks
Tips
Laundry
Items of personal nature
Itinerary
Arrival to Tanzania
DAY 01
On arrival at
Kilimanjaro international airport, you’ll be met and transferred to Honey
Badger Lodge on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in rural Moshi. Relax and
overnight.
head to usambara
DAY 02
After
breakfast, drive to the Western Usambara Mountains for an afternoon bird walk.
Overnight at Lawns Hotel in Lushoto.
birds of Usambara mountains
DAY 03
Enjoy
bird walks in the Western Usambara Mountains. Overnight Lawns Hotel, Lushoto.
search for endemic amani sunbird
DAY 04
This
morning, drive to the Eastern Usambara Mountains. Take an afternoon guided walk
in search of the endemic Amani sunbird amongst other stunning mountain species.
Dinner and overnight Amani Forest Camp.
head to saadani national park
DAY 05
Take
a morning bird walk. After brunch, leave for Saadani National Park, arriving at
the lovely Simply Saadani Camp. Dinner
and overnight.
bush & wetland birds
DAY 06
There
are unescorted bird trails available to explore in the morning. Leave after
late breakfast for a thrilling boat safari on the Wami River and game drive
back to the camp.
bird watching & safari
DAY 07
Start the day on a guided bird walk. After lunch,
head out for an afternoon game drive across the park.
drive to udzungwa mountains
DAY 08
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountains
National Park for an afternoon bird walk. Dinner and overnight Udzungwa Forest
Camp.
birds of Udzungwa national park
DAY 09
Enjoy
guided bird walks in Udzungwa national park which boasts of more than 400 bird
species. Dinner and overnight Udzungwa
Forest Camp.
bird watching in kibungo forrest
DAY 10
Today,
drive to Nyerere National Park, stopping at Kibungo Forest for a two-hour bird
walk. Dinner and overnight at Sable Mountain Lodge.
Safari in selous nyerere
DAY 11
Head
out for a full day game drive with a boat safari on Lake Tagalala. Enjoy a packed lunch amongst the hippo pods,
crocs and stunning birdlife.
Fly to dar es salaam
DAY 12
Transfer
to Matambwe airstrip for flight to Dar es Salaam for onward connections.
Browse a selection of hotels, for a flavour of where you stay on this trip.
Simply saadani Saadani national park
With 700 metres of pristine beach along its front and wonderful array of Tanzania’s wildlife nearby, Simply Saadani is more than the perfect lodge to start or finish a safari holiday.
Now 23 years old, Sable Mountain Lodge is at one with its surroundings and wildlife. With breath-taking views to the Uluguru mountains, across verdant forest, it is a wonderful spot from which to explore Selous Nyerere national park.