EXPERIENCE TANZANIA

Birdwatching Safaris

From flamingo-filled wetlands to forest canopies and open savannah, discover Tanzania through its extraordinary birdlife.

THE EXPERIENCE

Look Closer. There’s More to the Wild.

Tanzania’s wilderness is famous for lions, elephants and the Great Migration, but look beyond the larger animals and another remarkable world begins to appear.

The country’s varied landscapes support an extraordinary diversity of birdlife. Raptors circle above the plains, colourful bee-eaters and rollers perch along safari tracks, waterbirds gather around lakes and wetlands, while forests shelter species rarely encountered in open savannah.

A birdwatching safari can be designed for dedicated birders searching for particular species or simply incorporated into a traditional wildlife safari for travellers who enjoy slowing down and noticing more.

With a knowledgeable guide, even an ordinary morning game drive can become something richer, where calls, behaviour, habitat and the changing seasons reveal another layer of Tanzania’s natural world.

WHY TANZANIA

A Country of Remarkable Habitats

Savannah & Grasslands

The Serengeti, Tarangire and other open ecosystems support everything from ostriches and secretary birds to bustards, vultures, eagles and colourful smaller species.

Lakes & Wetlands

Tanzania’s lakes, rivers and seasonal wetlands attract flamingos, pelicans, storks, kingfishers and an enormous variety of other water-associated birds.

Forests & Highlands

Montane and groundwater forests introduce a completely different birding environment, with dense vegetation, distinctive calls and species rarely encountered on the open plains.

Coast & Islands

Mangroves, coastal forests, tidal flats and the Indian Ocean islands add yet another dimension, making it possible to combine classic safari birding with coastal species.

WHERE TO GO

Tanzania’s Birding Landscapes

01

Lake Manyara

Forests, Wetlands & Rift Valley

The combination of groundwater forest, open areas and lake habitat makes Lake Manyara an excellent addition to a bird-focused northern safari.

02

Tarangire

Savannah Birding

Baobab woodland, grasslands, seasonal wetlands and the Tarangire River create varied habitats for both resident and migratory birdlife.

03

Arusha National Park

Forest & Highland Species

The forests around Mount Meru and the Momella Lakes provide a striking contrast to Tanzania’s open savannah parks and can be particularly rewarding for travellers interested in forest and water-associated species.

04

Nyerere & Southern Tanzania

Wild Country, Exceptional Variety

Rivers, wetlands, woodland and open landscapes make southern Tanzania particularly interesting for travellers who want birding alongside a quieter wilderness safari.

LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER

Discover the Wild Beyond the Big Five.

Whether birds are the focus of your journey or simply another reason to slow down, we’ll shape your Tanzania safari around what fascinates you most.

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