5 Days/ 4 Nights: Arusha National Park Birding Adventure

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5 Days/ 4 Nights: Arusha National Park Birding Adventure

Bird watching Tours and Safaris in Tanzania

 (Bird watching tours and safaris in Tanzania, Ornithological tours and safaris in Tanzania).

Ornithological safaris in Tanzania is mainly based on the northern and central part of Tanzania, these include; the Lake Manyara national park which is known for its bird life, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi which borders the Serengeti National Park, and Lake Natron, which is famous with flamingos. Lake Manyara is regarded as the preferred place for bird watching in Tanzania since it has several species and its convenience in accessibility from Arusha town and the many different species of birds which leave in this national park. Serengeti national park is the most preferred place for birders as well since birds found here mix with wildlife. With the volume of wildlife in Serengeti, it is in Serengeti where you will find the biggest vultures ever seen on earth; feeding on the carcasses. Birding in Tanzania is also concentrated within the Crater Lake and Mt. Kilimanjaro National Parks not to mention Selous and Lake Tanganyika on the western part.

Trip highlights: Being a five day safari, your exciting trip will begin in Nairobi for an overnight stay before proceeding to Arusha National park for the rest of your birding trip.

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival- Nairobi

Upon arriving in Nairobi at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our tour manager who will then brief you on your safari, thereafter you will be driven to Serena Hotel where you will check-in and have an early lunch. (We assume that you arrive by the morning flight).  After lunch, send the afternoon at leisure before proceeding to Arusha, Tanzania the following day. All meals and overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi- Arusha

After breakfast at the Hotel, you will depart the Hotel for your trip to Arusha via a shuttle bus which will be waiting to drive you to our neibour country Tanzania. Shortly you will drive south towards Arusha as you enjoy the scenic beauty of Kenya’s and Tanzania’s fields and grasslands, arriving in Arusha Town in time for lunch where you will be met by our tour manager. After Lunch proceed to at Ilboru Safari Lodge, spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Arusha- Arusha National Park

Today have breakfast as you enjoy the spectacular birding around the lodge grounds, where there are unique species such as the African fire finches and Olive Thrush. Thereafter depart the lodge for Arusha National Park. Have a picnic lunch under a tree, and then proceed with the tour till dusk. Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

 

 Arusha National Park host unique birdlife, some of which are only found in the park such as the White Fronted bee eaters, the rare Spike heeled Lark usually found in open grass lands of Oldonyo Sambu village; and many other numerous species.

 

Day 4: Arusha National Park

Before dawn we head out in search of Africa’s birdlife wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast, and thereafter go for the birding tour which will include going up to Momela lakes in search of water birds. Have packed lunch and continue with the tour till dusk. . Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge


Spectacular water birds in the park include the Crowned eagle, White fronted bee-eater, Hartlaubs Turaco, White eared barbet ,Silvery cheeked hornbill, White starred robin, Montane white eye, Waller's starling, Tropical boubou, , Mountain buzzard Maccoa duck, Little grebe, Greater cormorant, Grey heron as well as the Little egret.

Day 5: Arusha National Park- Arusha-Departure.

Pre- breakfast bird touring, return to the lodge for breakfast, thereafter depart the lodge for Arusha, where you will arrive in time for lunch in the town, after lunch you will be transferred to Arusha International Airport for your next destination.

Package Includes:

  • Transport in 4x4 tour minibus while on safari
  • English or French speaking driver guide
  • All activities: Game drives in the National Parks, bird watching walks
  • Exclusive services of camp crew whilst in camp.
  • All meals on safari.
  • Accommodation in the Lodges
  • National Park entry fees.

Package Excludes:

  • Drinks
  • Items of personal nature, e.g. laundry

Price Table

Prices may vary from time to time. Please contact us for accurate price during your chosen dates.

Tour Amenities

  • Car Parking
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Free Coupons
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Laundry service
  • Wireless Internet

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Tour Information

  • Max Guests: 6
  • Min Age: 5+

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