Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Arusha

   • After arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, head to a lodge/Hotel near Arusha National Park for an overnight stay.

2. Day 2- Arusha National Park

   • Transfer to the Arusha National Park and the Momella Lakes, which offer gorgeous bird-watching opportunities. The national park is inhabited by over 400 different migrant and resident bird species. The most famous bird species in the Arusha National Park are waterfowls such as little grebes, eagles, pochards, geese, hamerkop, red shark, spurwinged goose, woodpecker, herons, secretary bird, grey parrot.

3. Day 3- Lark Plains - Ngorongoro Highlands

   • Today, head to Ngorongoro highlands. 
   • Among the migrant birds in this area, you can see the Lesser Kestrel, the European swallow, European bee-eater, the Northern Wheatear, European roller, Pallid Harrier, Caspian Lapwing, and the Montagu's Harrier. Furthermore, in the wet season, you can see the Rosy-breasted Longclaw and large flocks of European storks.
   • On the bare grounds or sand tracks in the Ngorongoro Crater, try spotting Ostriches, Kori bustards, Secretary birds, Grey-crowned Cranes, the ground nestling Northern Anteater Chat, Rufous-napped Lark, Capped Whater, Fischer's Sparrow Lark, Red-capped Lark, and the Grassland Pipit. The tree nestling birds of the Ngorongoro Crater are the Superb Starling, Rufous Tailed Weaver, and the African White-backed Vulture. The Ngorongoro Crater is also inhabited by birds of prey such as the Augur buzzard and the Long-crested eagle. The soda lakes of Ngorongoro are the breeding grounds of thousands of flamingoes and other water birds such as ducks, waders, and herons.

4. Day 4- Lake Zone - Lake Victoria

   • Today, it will be a full-day drive to Lake Victoria.
   • Upon arrival, you will go directly to the lodge for rest.

5. Day 5- Lake Victoria

   • Explore Lake Victoria, the largest of Africa’s Great Lakes and the largest tropical lake in the world. It is home to over 400 species of birds to thrill and excite both keen ornithologists and nature lovers. 
   • You can view a wide variety of birds on any one day including Malabou storks, Kites, Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, Weavers, and Swallows. Its importance for biodiversity is highlighted by the fact that there are 17 important bird and biodiversity areas directly connected to the lake system, and more in the wider Lake Victoria Basin. The lake supports Africa’s largest inland fishery, and its resources and ecosystem help sustain not only the birdlife but the livelihoods of communities across the region.

6. Day 6- Central Serengeti

   • Proceed with a long drive to central Serengeti and see nice landscapes and birds on the way.

7. Day 7-10 - Central Serengeti - Ndutu Region

   • Travel across Serengeti, one of the greatest places to visit for birders, with over 500 species recorded. The oldest and largest ecosystem, the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, is one of the most important points for African Endemic Bird Areas. The area is home to rare bird species, including five that can only be found in this part of the world. 
   • Spot Grey-breasted spurfowl, Rufous-tailed Weaver, Usambiro Barbet, Grey-Crested helmet-shrike, and other special birds in this restricted area. Since the majority of the bird species are permanent inhabitants, there are just a few migratory birds that come to the park for breeding during particular times of the year. The park’s environment has aided the uncommon bird species’ ability to leave in good conditions. The many bird species seen in the park are attributable to the park’s diverse plant cover. The vegetation of the savannah, includes open grasslands, riverine vegetation, and forest. The diverse vegetation attracts a variety of bird species, making it an excellent birding target. The number of bird species is infinite; all you need is enough time to see them all during your Serengeti birding safari. You also need a well-experienced bird guide that is well vast with the different parts of the endless plains of Serengeti.

8. Day 11- Crater Floor - Karatu Village

   • After leaving the Great Rift Valley, the road climbs to the edge of the magical crater. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for flowering Leonotis; if we find a patch, we might get to savour the coolest sunbird spectacle in Africa, with the impressive Golden-winged, coppery-coloured Bronze, and iridescent purple Tacazee Sunbirds all competing for nectar from the same flowers. 
   • Descending into the crater with its towering vertical walls is like finding Africa’s Garden of Eden. Inside, we seek myriad grassland and woodland birds, as well as scavenging vultures amidst a thronging wildlife spectacle virtually unequalled on earth. 30,000-some big mammals are resident here, and a decent proportion of them can be seen from a single viewpoint within the crater, an indescribably magnificent sight.

9. Day 12-13 - Tarangire National Park

   • Move to Tarangire National Park and see the low baobab-clad plains and fever-tree groves here, which support many cool species including three Tanzanian endemics and near-endemics: Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird, and Rufous-tailed Weaver. 
   • Look at the lush grasses full of ground birds like Northern White-bellied Bustard and both Red-necked and Yellow-necked Francolins. This is one of the better places to see elephants, which can occur in great numbers along the Tarangire River.

10. Day 14- Arusha Departure

    • Return to Arusha to conclude the tour.