Northern & Eastern Tanzania Birding Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights Master Itinerary

This specialized birding and wildlife photography itinerary combines the sprawling baobab

woodlands of Northern Tanzania with the ancient, globally critical Eastern Arc Mountains

ecosystem. Strategically designed for an optimal route flow, this tour offers direct access to

rare endemics, elusive dry-country avian specialists, and spectacular big game.

Featured Destinations

Tarangire National Park Arusha Town Same (Beesley’s Lark Plains) Mkomazi

National Park West Usambara Highlands Moshi Town

Best time to travel:

November to May (perfectly aligned with the arrival of migratory birds and the green season)

Safari Price – USD 3,142 per person on a sharing basis.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival & Journey to Tarangire National Park

Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your private Sauti Africa Safaris guide, and transfer directly south to Tarangire National Park. Check in to your premium lodge, enjoy a fresh hot lunch, and head out for an afternoon game drive. Target local birds like the Yellow-collared Lovebird and the Ashy Starling alongside large elephant herds. Return to the lodge for a warm dinner and a restful night.

 

Accommodation Options: Tarangire Safari Lodge

 

Meal Plan: Lunch And Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire Birding & Return to Arusha

Fuel up with an early breakfast at the lodge before a morning game drive through changing riverine and savannah habitats. Focus on capturing photographs of large hornbills, the majestic Kori Bustard, and resident predators before enjoying a field picnic lunch. In theafternoon, take a smooth road transfer back north to Arusha, check in to your cozy boutique villa, and gather for dinner.

 

Accommodation Options: Korona Villa House

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Day 3: Journey to Same

After an early breakfast, check out and drive north of Arusha to explore the unique, arid short- grass plains. Spend the morning searching for the critically endangered Beesley’s Lark, the Short-tailed Lark, and the Somali Courser. Enjoy a packed lunch on the plains, then drive southeast to Same. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in to your safari motel, and enjoy dinner by the South Pare Mountains.

 

Accommodation Options: Elephant Motel

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Day 4: Mkomazi National Park & Journey to West Usambara

Wake up early for breakfast, check out, and drive into the rugged landscapes of Mkomazi National Park. Spend the morning tracking striking Vulturine Guineafowl while scanning the bush for protected Black Rhinos and African Wild Dogs. Savor a fresh lunch, then take a scenic mountain drive up into the West Usambara Highlands to check in to your historic country lodge for a warm dinner.

 

Accommodation Options: Mullers Mountain Lodge

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Day 5: Birding the West Usambara Highlands

Fuel up with a fresh breakfast before setting out into the pristine montane canopy of the West Usambara forest. Spend your morning and afternoon hiking scenic trails to track down prized target endemics like the Usambara Weaver, the Usambara Akalat, and the elusive Long- billed Tailorbird. Break for a delicious picnic lunch in the forest and return to your mountain lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.

 

Accommodation Options: Mullers Mountain Lodge

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Deep Forest Photography

Wake up at dawn for a morning forest walk to capture the golden hour light, tracking down the spectacular Bar-tailed Trogon and looking for the rare Usambara Eagle Owl. Return to thelodge for a hot lunch, leaving the afternoon open to relax and explore the botanical grounds. Take an evening stroll to a local viewpoint to photograph the sunset over the plains, followed by a refined dinner at the lodge.

 

Accommodation Options: Mullers Mountain Lodge

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Day 7: Travel to Moshi & Final Overnight

Savor a final morning in the cool mountain highlands and enjoy breakfast around the lodge gardens. Check out and take a scenic return drive winding down the mountains, traveling toward the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi. Upon arriving Enjoy a farewell lunch at a local restaurant followed by a direct private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight home. For guest whose flights depart late at night, they can opt for a day room to rest before their transfer to the airport.

 

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel Moshi

 

Meal Plan: Full Board

Safari Includes:

Luxury accommodation

Domestic and regional flights

Private safari vehicle and guide

Full-board safari accommodation

Walking safari experiences

Park fees and conservation fees

All transfers

Safari Excludes:

International flights

Visa fees

Travel insurance

Tips and gratuities

Premium beverages

Personal expenses

Important Safari Reminder

Safari Attire & Footwear: Neutral Clothing include Lightweight, breathable shirts

and trousers in neutral earth tones like khaki, tan, olive, and brown. Warm polar fleece

or down jacket for cool morning game drives. Long-sleeved clothing and lightweight

gloves with grip for dense vegetation for trekking or walking safari. Sturdy, well-

broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support.

Essential Safari Items: Bring a Wide-brimmed sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen, insect

repellent and protective lip balm. Include a Heavy-duty portable power bank and a

universal power adapter (Type G plug).

Bush Flight & Weight Limit Reminder: A completely soft-sided duffel bag without

an internal rigid frame or wheels. Light Aircrafts have a strict 15 kg (33 lbs.) all-

inclusive limit per passenger which combines your checked bag and carry-on camera

packs.

Thank you for choosing Sauti Africa Safaris as your trusted travel partner in Tanzania!

 

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