5-Day Tanzania Bird Watching Safari
Northern Tanzania combines varied habitats within a manageable route: montane forest, alkaline lakes, acacia woodland, open grassland and highland forest. This five-day plan balances specialist birding with general wildlife viewing.
The itinerary can be slowed down for serious birders or combined with a Serengeti extension. A spotting scope and specialist guide can be arranged in advance.
Trip highlights
Detailed itinerary
This sample itinerary shows the flow of the trip. Accommodation, internal flights and daily order are reconfirmed after your dates and preferred comfort level are checked.
- Day 1Arusha National Park
- Day 2Tarangire National Park
- Day 3Tarangire to Lake Manyara
- Day 4Lake Manyara and highlands
- Day 5Ngorongoro Highlands

Arusha National Park
Forest, lakes and open grassland birding with chances for turacos, waterbirds and raptors.

Tarangire National Park
Baobab country, dry woodland species and riverine birdlife.

Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Morning birding before moving to the Rift Valley.

Lake Manyara and highlands
Groundwater forest, lake edge and highland habitats.

Ngorongoro Highlands
Final highland birding and return to Arusha or Moshi.
Included and not included
Your final proposal confirms the exact accommodation, meals, transfers, park fees and optional activities for your dates.
Typical inclusions
Usually not included
Itinerary and invoice documents
Request a secure PDF link by email or WhatsApp, or create a provisional invoice for this tour. The office is notified whenever a document is requested.