9 Days Tanzania Birds & Beasts

TANZANIA BIRDS AND BEASTS

Day 1: Arrival Arusha and transfer to Korona Villa. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: The day begins with pre Breakfast local birding around the Lodge grounds, sighting fire finches, variable sunbirds, Bulbuls and the other commoner species. We will drive to Arusha National park where we spent the entire day birding and big game viewing. While in the park, we will make a visit to the various crater lakes in the park, catching up with the Maccoa ducks, Egyptian Geese, Hottentots teals, Comb ducks and many unusual waders. The forest surrounding Ngurudoto crater may reward us with Trogons, orange bellied Parrots, Silvery cheeked hornbills and the hurtlurb`s Turaco… we should be encountering our first Mammals here which should include Elephants, Bush Bucks, Hippos and Buffaloes. Return to our Lodge in Arusha for Dinner and overnight at the Korona Villa.

Day 3: 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.

Day 4: After Breakfast, we will drive into Lake Manyara National Park with picnic Lunch. Lake Manyara National Park, has a rich eco- system composed of an under ground water forest, Open savannah and of course the lake it self, all being an excellent habitat for both Big game and birds. We will spend the entire day exploring the park. While in the park we may chance out on the large herds of Elephants, Buffaloes and other plain game. Birds are profuse; including the blue napped mouse birds and many European migrants will be soaring up in the sky. Night at Country Lodge

Day 5: We will have a further opportunity exploring the jungles of Lake Manyara National Park. We will use this opportunity to catch up with the many “dodgy” stuff that we will have missed out the previous day. The entire day is spent in Lake Manyara National park. Return for dinner and overnight at Country Lodge.

 Day 6: After a leisurely Breakfast, we will have an option of drive down the lake shore for any possibility of waders that we might have missed all through the couple of days in the park, after which we will head to Ngorongoro. Listed by Unesco as a world heritage site, the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest “caldera”. A caldera is the broad, crater-like basin of a volcano formed by the collapse of the central cone. Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 meters high and presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 264 square km, the crater is one of the most amazing sights seen anywhere.

 The Crater is home to 25,000 larger mammals, almost half of them zebra and wildebeest. There are also gazelles, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and wart hog. Such vast numbers attract predators a plenty, mainly lion and hyena but also cheetah and leopard. More than 100 species of birds not found in the Serengeti have been spotted here. Countless flamingos form a pink blanket over the soda lakes. Gazing on the sight below you will be amazed at the wildlife when you actually make your way to the crater floor today – it is like no where else in the world!

After excitement on the crater Floor, we will ascend to our Beautifully located Sopa Lodge, each room of the Ngorongoro Sopa offers a fine view – unless the infamous fog shrouds the view in the early morning – with full en-suite, two double beds and one can enjoy the view from the pool, restaurant and bar as well, Spread out along the upper most rim of the Ngorongoro Crater the Sopa offers breathtaking views of the crater floor far below. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 7: After Breakfast, we will checkout of the Sopa lodge and drive to Tarangire park. This park is an excellent site for both Birds and Mammals, the highlights of the day is searching for the Tanzanian endemics here that will include the Rufous Tailed weaver and Ashy Sterling as well as Tarangire specialties which include the Yellow colored Love Bird.

The Mammal list here include huge herds of Elephants and Buffalos as well as a number of plain game and where luck counts we should encounter Leopard, Cheetah and a Lion pride. Tarangire National Park boasts magnificent herds of wildlife. The park gets its name from the river that threads its way through the length of the reserve. It is famous for its dense wildlife population. After the excitement in the park, we will drive to our selected accommodation for Dinner and overnight.

Day 8: We will spend another day exploring the different natural habitats of Tarangire expecting to have a completely individual day, as usual each day in the bush is different so we will always expect something in action. We may opt to break the day into halves, having the warm or hot hours back to our tented or just spend the entire day in the park.

After an evening exploration of the Park, we will return for dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Tented Lodge.

10 Days Big Game & Birding Safari Tanzania

Tanzania Big Game and Bird watching Safari

Day 1: Arrival Arusha/Kilimanjaro pick and Transfer to Novotel Mount Meru Hotel.

Day 2: Breakfast at about 8:00 am, transfer to Arusha National Park with your Picnic boxes for Lunch. You have a full day exploring the Ngurodoto Crater, the famous Momella Crater Lakes as well as clear views of Mount Meru ( 4500M above sea level ), all Big Game including Herds of Buffaloes, Masai Giraffes, Black, and white colobus monkeys… will be viewed in their natural habitat with the exception of Rhinos and Lions. Bird life in the park is as well unbeatable.

Return to your Hotel for Dinner and Over night.

Day 3: An early Breakfast will be taken, and a picnic Lunch will be carried, getting ready for a long drive to the Serengeti plains. En route you will drive through the Masai countryside passed the Rift valley escarpment where you will stop for panoramic views of the spectacular Lake Manyara escarpment, continue through the Agricultural township of Karatu into the Ngorongoro Highlands than to Olduvai gorge where you will unpack your Lunches while listening to Lectures from a resident Archeologist at the Olduvai gorge – re discovering the fossils of the early man, you will also have a chance to visit the Paleontology Museum where the Australopithecus Bosei skeleton was discovered dating million years ago. Continue into the Serengeti Plains with very brief game viewing as it will be approaching sun set. Check in Sopa Lodge.

Day 4: Early rise to catch up with the game as hundreds of Mammals rise out of their dens to begin a typical jungle day,-the Serengeti is famous for her annual Million herds of Wildebeests migrating within the Serengeti–Masai Mara ecosystem; Grazers, Browsers, and Carnivores will be seen sharing this great plains in harmony, game viewing and return to the Lodge for your breakfast. After Break fast, you will join in for the official Full day game viewing, returning to the Lodge for a hot Lunch. After Lunch, you may have the option of either staying in for a nap and go for a late afternoon game viewing once again or relax till the next day. Count down your day’s spot list, which may include a handful of Lion Prides, Thomson and Grant Gazelles, Dikdik and other Cats such as the Caracal, Cheetah, and Leopard. Enjoy your Dinner and over night at Sopa Lodge.

Day 5: Morning at Leisure, Breakfast at own pace, depart with picnic Lunches, to have the last of the Serengeti Plains – taking the last pictures of the Serengeti with chances of catching up with the Klipspringers and other Antelope species such as Topi, Eland, Water bucks. Drive out of the Serengeti into Ngorongoro Conservation Area for Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Enroute to Ngorongoro are Maasai local homestead (locally known as the Maasai Boma, the Maasai will welcome you to visit their home for a “fee”) Rest of the evening relaxing at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge balcony with taking views of the crater floor.

Day 6: After the 7:30 Am Breakfast, you will descend the crater walls onto the crater floor which has a radius of about 265sqKm. The Crater is uniquely dotted with watering holes and shelters about 30,000 Mammals including the White-bearded Gnus, Cheetah and Tanzania’s only Black Rhinos.” This is the eighth wonder of the world and the world’s only remaining memories of the ” garden of Eden” better described as Noah’s Arc.. After the excitement on the Crater floor, you will ascend the Crater walls to your Lodge.

Day 7: Depart the Ngorongoro conservation area after breakfast, drive into the jungles of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara is famous for her tree-climbing Lions, large schools of Hippos at the Hippo pool and the Maji moto hot springs. You will then take your picnic lunch at one of the many Picnic sites set aside by the park Authorities and then continue exploring the Lake Manyara jungles, where a good list of wildlife will be added to your previous record. Dinner and overnight at the Migunga Tented Lodge.

Day 8: We will have an optional Pre-breakfast bird walk around E Unoto Retreat, after breakfast, you will have the option to go out game viewing full day back in the Manyara Jungles or just relax at your Balcony where birding opportunities are superb. You can then later join in a walk exploring the local surroundings where again you will have further chances of birding for waders and a mix of dry country species as well as meeting up with the local people. Dinner at your Lodge.

Day 9: Leisurely breakfast, Drive to Tarangire National Park, rest of the day Game viewing and Bird watching in Tarangire park. Dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Day 10: Depending on your flight arrangements, we may have another couple of hours in the park before driving to Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport for our outbound Flight.

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tanzania

MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREKKING TANZANIA
The Legendary KILI Trek

Day 1: From your overnight hotel in Moshi -Breakfast 8.30am drive to Marangu Gate and Sighn in your Mountain Climb. After registration,s tart the trek to Mandara Hut at 2,700m, 3-4hrs walk. Dinner and overnight Mandara Hut.

Day 2: After breakfast 9.00am from the Rainforests, you pass through heather and open moorland forests where giant lobelia and huge Cactus-like groundsel grow to reach to the second Hut at -Horombo at 3,700m Via Maundi Crater for dinner and overnight ( 5-4hrs.) walk.

Day 3: A full day to spend at Horombo Hut this day you will take a sidetrack to Mawenzi Hut to acclimatise your body for the following day. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 4: Breakfast 9.00am start to the Landscape of an alpine desert about 5-7hrs walk to Kibo Hut at 4,750m for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: About 12.30-7.00 midnight /am, only black Tea/Coffee shall be taken, start to the summit Uhuru peak at 5,896m BRAVO !!! You then descend via Gilmans point at 5,600m about 6-7hrs to the summit picture short, rest return to Kibo Hut for breakfast, short rest proceed down to Horombo Hut for Dinner and Over Night.

Day 6: Breakfast 9.00am, descend down to Mandara Hut 3-4hrs for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Breakfast 9.00am, trek down to Marangu Gate 3hrs walk-pick up for Moshi /Arusha for dinner and overnight.

10 Days Birding Safari Tanzania

Day 1: Arrival, Meet our Representative /Driver /Guide, Pickup from Point of entry (Kilimanjaro International Airport). You will be driven in a 4WD Minibus/Land Cruiser /Land Rover ,depending on group size, in either case the Safari Vehicles are specially designed for Safari with pop-up roofs for game viewing and a guaranteed window seat for each passenger .

Pick up and drop at Namanga the Kenya/Tanzania Border is possible and arrangements can also be made to pick up at Airport from Nairobi Kenya or arrange pick up in Nairobi by Shuttle bus, Nairobi – Arusha .

Transfer to Arusha Town with Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.You will be briefed by your Tour Leader on arrival at the Lodge

Extra Border Transfers shall be charged if arrivals shall any other than Kilimanjaro Airport. Enquire current transfer charges. Visas will also be required depending on Nationalities-you can acquire Visas on arrival at the Border crossing.

Day 2: The day begins with pre Breakfast birding around the lodge grounds,sighting small flocks of African fire finches,variable Sunbirds,Common Bulbuls and Olive Thrush. Breakfast and head north of Arusha to experience a walking safari ,visiting Arusha’s only reliable site of White Fronted bee eaters then go searching for the rare Spike heeled Lark in the open grass lands of Oldonyo Sambu village; Spectacled Rechinow`s weavers,Yellow bellied eremomella,Vonderdakens and Red billed Hornbills and many dry country specialities shall be identified, we then have our Bush lunch under a tree shade as the sun will be at its hottest period of the day. We return to our lodge in the afternoon and continue with local birding around the Lodge.Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3: Early break fast 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. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Bush Tented Camp.

Day 4: Pre breakfast. searching for Tanzanian endemics in the Serengeti to include; the Fischer’s Lovebird and Grey breasted Spurfowl. 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. Returning in the evening to your Tented Camp for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 5: Second day of Full day Birding and game viewing on the Serengeti plains.

Day 6: 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. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 7: The Day begins with an early breakfast, 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. Dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Porini Luxury Tented Lodge.

Day 8: 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. Over night at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Day 9: Walking the neighbouring Maasai villages for birding ,return in the afternoon and bird locally around your Lodge. Evening go through your final tally of the check list. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.

Day 10: Tarangire – Arusha , catch PM flight home.

If there will be need to overnight in Arusha so a s to catch up with flights the next day, accommodation arrangements shall be made and clients will pay services direct to Hotel/Lodge in Arusha. Range of Hotel/Lodge in Arusha to be booked for the last night can be discussed on arrival.

16 Days Birding & Wildlife Tour Tanzania, Pemba

Tanzania Birding Tour Itinerary at a glance with Pemba Island Endemics Option:

Day 1: Arrive Arusha/Kilimanjaro. Over night Arusha.

Day 2: Visit Arusha National park, birding & big game viewing. Evening return to Arusha for over night.

Day 3: Visit the lark plains North of Arusha and after the plains, we will drive to Tarangire National Park Birding and Big game on the way. Overnight.

Day 4: Day birding and big game viewing in Tarangire National Park.

Day 5: Return to Arusha, and on to Ndarakwai Ranch.

Day 6: Ndarakwai Ranch, Birding and night game drive.

Day 7 : Drive to the North Pare mountains, birding for dry country specialties, overnight at South Pare mountains.

Day 8: Morning birding the South Pare mountains area for dry country stuff and out of range species and on to the Usambaras. Overnight .

Day 9: Birding West Usambara Mountains for endemics, specialties, and rarities.

Day 10: Another day in the West Usamabaras.

Day 11: Transfer to Amani in the East Usambara mountains. Birding en-route.

Day 12: Birding lower forest and transfer to the Upper Amani forest.overnight.

Day 13: Transfer for Flight to Pemba.

Day 14: Pemba

Day 15: Pemba

Day 16: Pemba/ Dar es Salaam Flight.

10 Days Birdwatching Tanzania

Bird watching Tour 10 Day

Day 1: Arrival, Meet our Representative /Driver /Guide, Pickup from Point of entry (Kilimanjaro International Airport). You will be driven in a 4WD Minibus/Land Cruiser /Land Rover ,depending on group size, in either case the Safari Vehicles are specially designed for Safari with pop-up roofs for game viewing and a guaranteed window seat for each passenger .

Pick up and drop at Namanga the Kenya/Tanzania Border is possible and arrangements can also be made to pick up at Airport from Nairobi Kenya or arrange pick up in Nairobi by Shuttle bus, Nairobi – Arusha.

Transfer to Arusha Town with Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.You will be briefed by your Tour Leader on arrival at the Lodge

* Extra Border Transfers shall be charged if arrivals shall any other than Kilimanjaro Airport. Enquire current transfer charges. Visas will also be required depending on Nationalities-you can acquire Visas on arrival at the Border crossing.

Day 2: The day begins with pre breakfast birding around the Lodge grounds, sighting fire finches, variable sunbirds, Bulbuls and Olive Thrush. Breakfast and head for Arusha national Park with our packed Lunches, visit the various crater lakes catching up with the Macoa ducks, Egyptian Geese, Hotentot teal, Comb duck and many unusual waders.

The forest may reward you with Trogons and orange bellied Parrots.After we have had our packed Lunches we then drive out of the Park to go out experiencing a walking safari north of Arusha, visiting Arusha`s only reliable site of White Fronted bee eaters, then go searching for the rare Spike heeled Lark.The evening seeing us back to our Lodge in Arusha for Dinner.

Day 3: Early breakfast with our Lunches packed, we drive the long journey to the Serengeti arriving in the evening. A variety of Sand grouses and guinea fowls will parading our way as drive to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Bush Tented Camp.

Day 4: Pre breakfast bird walk, searching for Tanzanian endemics in the Serengeti to include; the Fischer’s Lovebird and Grey breasted spurfowl. 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 should be displaying as we drive along. Returning in the evening to your Tented Camp.

Day 5: 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 large flocks of both lesser and greater Flamingos on the Soda Lake, a variety of Raptors such as Batleurs, Martial Eagles, Yellow billed Kites, Augur Buzards and Black winged Kites should be seen soaring above the skies. Many large mammals shall also be added on our list. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge.

Day 6: Depart the Ngorongoro conservation area after breakfast, drive into the jungles of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara is famous for her tree climbing Lions, large schools of Hippos at the Hippo pool and the Maji moto hot springs. You will then take your picnic Lunch at one of the many Picnic sites set aside by the park Authorities and then continue exploring the Lake Manyara jungles, where a good list of wild life will be added to your previous record. Drive out of the park boundaries in the evening into E Unoto Retreat Tanzania’s only true 5 Star Luxury Lodge set in a remote Maasai Country where bird walks can be arranged.

Day 7: We will have an optional Pre breakfast bird walk around E Unoto Retreat, after breakfast you will have the option to go out game viewing full day back in the Manyara Jungles or just relax at your Balcony where birding opportunities are superb. You can then later join in a walk exploring the local surroundings where again you will have further chances of birding for waders and a mix of dry country species as well as meeting up with the local people. Dinner at your Lodge.

Day 8: Day the begins with an early breakfast, 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. Dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Day 9: Full day exploring Tarangire Plains. In addition to the many Birds spotted, Tarangire has the highest concentration of Elephants per square kilometer in East Africa .We will spend the entire day game driving within the park after which we will return to our Lodge for Dinner and Over night.

Day 10: Depending on flight arrangements, we may have an opportunity birding and game viewing in Tarangire before we return to Arusha for our Outbound connections.

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If there will be need to overnight in Arusha so a s to catch up with flights the next day, accommodation arrangements shall be made and clients will pay services direct to Hotel/Lodge in Arusha. Range of Hotel/Lodge in Arusha to be booked for the last night can be discussed on arrival.

16 Days Tanzania Birding Itinerary at a glance with Saadani Beach

Tanzania Birding Itinerary at a glance with Saadani Beach National Park Option:

Day 1: Arrive Arusha/Kilimanjaro. Over night Arusha

Day 2: Visit Arusha National park, birding & big game viewing.Evening return to Arusha for over night.

Day 3: Visit the lark plains North of Arusha and after the plains, we will drive to Tarangire National Park Birding and Big game on the way. Overnight stay.

Day 4: Day birding and big game viewing in Tarangire  National Park

Day 5: Return to Arusha, and on to Ndarakwai Ranch.

Day 6: Ndarakwai Ranch, Birding and Night game drive

Day 7: Drive to the North Pare mountains, birding for dry country specialties, overnight at South Pare mountains.

Day 8: Morning birding the South Pare mountains area for dry country stuff and out of range species and on to the Usambaras. Over night.

Day 9: Birding West Usambara Mountains for endemics, specialties, and rarities.

Day 10: Another day in the West Usamabaras

Day 11: Transfer to Amani in the East Usambara mountains. Birding en-route.

Day 12: Birding lower forest and transfer to the Upper Amani forest. Overnight stay.

Day 13Transfer to Saadani National park

Day 14: Saadani Beach

Day 15: Saadani

Day 16: Saadani / Dar es Salaam Flight.

8 Days Birding in Tanzania

Bird watching Tour 8 days:

Day 1: Arrival, Meet our Representative / Driver / Guide, Pickup from Point of entry (Kilimanjaro International Airport). You will be driven in a 4WD Minibus / Land Cruiser / Land Rover, depending on group size, in either case the Safari Vehicles are specially designed for Safari with pop-up roofs for game viewing and a guaranteed window seat for each passenger .

Pick up and drop at Namanga the Kenya/Tanzania Border is possible and arrangements can also be made to pick up at Airport from Nairobi Kenya or arrange pick up in Nairobi by Shuttle bus, Nairobi – Arusha .

Transfer to Arusha Town with Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge.You will be briefed by your Tour Leader on arrival at the Lodge

Extra Border Transfers shall be charged if arrivals shall any other than Kilimanjaro Airport. Enquire current transfer charges. Visas will also be required depending on Nationalities-you can acquire Visas on arrival at the Border crossing.

Day 2: Our Day begins with a brief Bird walk around the Lodge gardens,then drive from Arusha via Moshi the base of Mt Kilimajanro through the dry country side of Hedaru where we stop for a local Bird walk with aims of finding dry country specialities such as the Taveta golden weaver and the Black bellied Bustard, we then transverse the old rock system of the Pare mountains into the famous Usambara ranges for Lunch at the Lawns Hotel Lushoto. After Lunch we straight go into hiking the Magamba Rain forest trails searching for the most rare and other Tanzanian endemics to include the Usambara weaver, Usambara Akalat,Dapple throat and many green bulls-We then aim at returning to our Lodge at dark with chances of finding the nocturnal and endemic Usambara Eagle Owl. Dinner and overnight at the Mullers Mountain Lodge.

Day 3: After breakfast we again do the forest trails aiming at finding species not identified the last evening, return to the Lodge for an early lunch, leaving as with time to drive to the Amani botanical gardens in East Usambara mountains. We arrive at Amani in the evening in time for dinner at the Amani Rest House.

Day 4: Full day East Usambara with exploration of the Tea Estates at Karamjje. East Usambara is home to many other un usual species which we will be discovering on one of our various forest walks; the Uluguru violet backed sun bird and the endemic Little green sun bird as well as the small Amani sun bird could be Identified. Others will include forest species such as a variety of Turacos, sunbirds, Brown bulls, Trogons and Green Bulls. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at the Amani Rest house.

Day 5: After the excitement in the mountain forest, wedrive to Moshi for lunch at the Marangu hotel at the base of Mount Kilimajaro. If the weather is good, you may have chance to see the snow iced peak of Mt Kilimanjaro. The evening brings us back to Arusha at the IIboru safari Lodge for Dinner and over night.

Day 6: This day will be spent in Tarangire Park adding up the list on the Tanzanian Endemics with the Endemic Ashy Starling and the Yellow collard Lovebird. Lunch and dinner at the Tarangire Porini Luxury Tented Lodge.

Day 7: Full day exploring Tarangire Park for Birding. Dinner and Over.  Night at your Lodge.

Day 8: Tarangire – Arusha and rest of the day spent in Arusha National Park depending on flight arrangements. PM Flight Home.

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If there is a need for an overnight stay in Arusha, you may take a flight the next day, accommodation arrangements shall be made and clients will pay services direct to Hotel/Lodge in Arusha. Range of Hotel/Lodge in Arusha to be booked for the last night can be discussed on arrival.

16 Days Off Track Tanzania Deluxe Birding & Game

OFF TRACK TANZANIA DELUXE SAFARI BIRDING & BIG GAME

Day 1: Arrival Dar es Salaam International Airport. Meet and transfer to your Hotel. Depending on flight arrivals we may have a chance to visit adjacent Pugu Coastal forest or just spend the rest of the day by the beach where common coastal waders may be encountered. Overnight Beach Comber Resort.

Day 2: Will meet up for a drive to Mikumi National Park. On the way we may have chance to sample a number of bushes where chances may avail the Kurichane Thrush and a number of other southern dry country bird species. We will the arrive at our Luxury Tented Lodge for Lunch. After Lunch we will drive along a local track into the Miombo woodlands where an evening walking may reward us with the rare Pale billed Hornbill, the racket tailed roller and many more Miombo dry woodland species. Evening our Tented Camp for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3: We will start with an early drive south wards through the Udzungwa mountains down further into the Kilombero flood plains looking out for the Endemic Kilombero Weaver, Kilombero Cisticola and the un named Melodious Cisticola, other specialties here include the Coppery tailed Coucal and Black egret may also be spotted. Depending on how much more time is left, we will return for an afternoon Game viewing in Mikumi National Park. Over night at our Tented Lodge.

Day 4: We will have a sunrise game drive in the park, searching out the big game in Mikumi National park as well as birding, return for breakfast .After breakfast the day scheduled for a flight to Pemba. Depending on request the flight could be scheduled or preferably a private Charter Air Craft from Mikumi to Pemba Island. On arrival we will be met and transferred to Manta Reef Lodge on the North coast. On our way we will have an opportunity to visit Ngezi Forest Reserve that is a habitat for some of the Tanzanian Endemics to include the Pemba Scopes owl, Pemba sunbird, Pemba green Pigeon, Pemba white eye and any other specialties. Over night at the Manta Reef Lodge.

Day 5: This day will depend on how successful the previous evening was in the forest, otherwise we will start an early breakfast and have another opportunity to visit the Forest for any species that might have gone dodgy species. We are scheduled to fly to Tanga this afternoon. Depending on arrangements we can use of the daily scheduled flights between Pemba and Tanga or preferably take a private Charter aircraft to Tanga. Upon arrival at Tanga, we will me met and transferred to Amani Forest Reserve. Dinner and overnight Amani Zigi Informational Guest House.

Day 6: The rest of the day will be spent birding the East Usambara mountains. While in the area we should be able to encounter the rare specialty, near endemic and Endemic birds of the East Usambara mountain forests. This should include the Green headed Oriole, Amani sunbird, Uluguru Violet backed sunbird, Mountain Greenbul, Cabanis bunting, Forest Batis, Usambara akalat, white chested ale, the Usambara eagle owl etc.

Day 7: After breakfast, we will transfer to the extensions of the Usambara Mountains into the Western Usambara mountains arriving in the afternoon at the Muller Lodge. The evening can be spent around the lodge grounds where the Waller’s Chestnut winged starling and a number of other highland species can be seen. Overnight at the Muller Lodge.

Day 8: The half of the morning will be spent birding the different forest trail in search for yet other Usambara Endemics and specialties to include: the Fullebourns Black Boubou, the Usambara weaver, the Grey Cuckoo Shrike, Black Fronted Bush Shrike and the red capped Forest Wabler. In the afternoon we will transfer to the Pare Mountains. The pare mountains are excellent for the Endemic South Pare white eye and many dry country the over-lap the Tsavo park in Kenya and the Mkomazi game Reserve can be spotted here. Over night at the Elephant Motel.

Day 9: Depending on how the previous evening was successful in the area however, we have another chance to explore the area bushes before driving to Arusha. We will arrive Arusha in the late afternoon for Dinner and over night at the Impala hotel.

Day 10: After a leisurely Breakfast at the Hotel, we will be departing for Tarangire national park.T arangire is famous for the Big game, a home to thousands of Elephants, Giraffes and many other mammals. Birdlife in Tarangire is Prolific too. The Endemic Ashy Starling, the rufous tailed weaver, the Yellow colored Lovebird… should all be encountered in the park. Over night at the Sopa lodge.

Day 11: We will spend the entire day Bird watching and Big game viewing in the park. Overnight at the Sopa Lodge.

Day 12: Early morning drive to the Serengeti, which is actually a continuation of the Masai Mara Eco System. You will be welcomed by the famous spectacular wildebeest migration where plenty of wildlife including Lions and other predators are seen taking advantage of the migrating prey. The Serengeti National Park is arguably the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the Masai language, and within its boundaries are more than three million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen here including the so called “big five” – elephant, rhino, lion (more than 2,000 of them), Leopard and Buffalo. Most of the plains game congregates in Southern Serengeti, followed by their attendant pred
ators. Other common species found here include hippo, giraffe, eland, impala and other antelope types, baboons, monkeys and a profusion of almost 500 bird species have been recorded on the Serengeti. Overnight at the Sopa lodge.

Day 13: You will then embark on a full day on the Serengeti Plains exploring the entire park and as well searching for the two Endemic birds on the plains which include the Grey Breasted Spur fowl and the Fisher’s Love bird. Overnight at the Sopa Lodge. Looking out over the seemingly endless Serengeti plains, the Serengeti Sopa offers a tranquil oasis set in thousands of square kilometers of National Park. This full service hotel has spacious rooms, all boasting the same fine view as the restaurant, pool and bar area. Each suite, with its own large balcony, has a full en-suite, fridge, air conditioning and comfortable double beds.

Day 14: After an early game drive and all the wildebeest migration excitement, you will then drive out of the Serengeti plains into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest “caldera”. A caldera is the broad, crater-like basin of a volcano formed by the collapse of the central cone. Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 meters high and presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 264 square km, the crater is one of the most amazing sights seen anywhere. The Crater is home to 25,000 larger mammals, almost half of them zebra and wildebeest. There are also gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and wart hog. Such vast numbers attract predators a plenty, mainly lion and hyena but also cheetah and leopard. More than 100 species of birds not found in the Serengeti have been spotted here. Countless flamingos form a pink blanket over the soda lakes. Spread out along the upper most rim of the Ngorongoro Crater the Sopa offers breathtaking views of the crater floor far below. Gazing on the sight below you will be amazed at the wildlife when you actually make your way to the crater floor today or tomorrow – it is like no where else in the world! Each room of the Ngorongoro Sopa offers a fine view – unless the infamous fog shrouds the view in the early morning – with full en-suite, two double beds and one can enjoy the view from the pool, restaurant and bar as well.

Day 15: The entire day will be spent on the Crater floor taking your last wildlife pictures. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 16: Today you will be transferred to Arusha arriving for an early lunch at the Impala Hotel. After lunch you will be transferred to Nairobi by a Public Tourist Shuttle Bus and to Nairobi Airport for your evening flight home, or you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight depending on your flight arrangements.

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