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10 Days Tanzania Birding & Wildlife Safari

The 10-day Tanzania birding and wildlife safari is perfect for all nature lovers in need of exploring Tanzania’s Big 5 game, bird species, and more. Spending ten days in Tanzania gives you a lifetime opportunity to unearth the country’s top destinations in the Northern safari circuit. Destinations to visit as per your extensive Tanzania safari include Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. Expect to begin and end your 10-day Tanzania birding and wildlife safari in Arusha town/city.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Pick up

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire by road –Enjoy a game drive

Day 3: Game Drive –full-day excursion

Day 4: Pick up at Tarangire & drive to Serengeti

Day 5: Enjoy a full day in Serengeti on game viewing

Day 6: Great Migration safari

Day 7: Hot air balloon & Maasai village tour

Day 8: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Day 9: Exit Ngorongoro for Lake Manyara

Day 10: Game drive & depart

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Pick up

Today, you will be picked up at the airport. The driver guide will transfer you to the pre-booked accommodation in Arusha city in Tanzania. Have a long evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation

  • Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire by road –Enjoy a game drive

You will begin your day with a hefty breakfast and after, your safari guide will take you through the details and what you should expect on your itinerary. Arusha will be your departure point and you leave the hotel or agreed pick up location after briefing. Head to Tarangire National Park, a popular Tanzania safari park with huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants.

Arrive at Tarangire early such that you check in your respective lodges. Settle for lunch and you will exit the place of stay later in the afternoon. The afternoon game drive through Tarangire takes you via the enriching trails where you have a chance to spot the Big 5 game members, antelopes, and bird species.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Tarangire River Camp
  • Midrange: Tarangire Safari Lodge/Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Luxury: Sanctuary Swala Camp/Tarangire Treetop Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive –full-day excursion

Have a hefty breakfast and after, you will set off for a game drive. Expect to enjoy astonishing encounters with Tarangire’s diverse wildlife including the African elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, Kudus, reedbucks, and some of the 550 species of birds. The long game drive covers a picnic lunch and you return to have a leisurely time at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Tarangire River Camp
  • Midrange: Tarangire Safari Lodge/Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Luxury: Sanctuary Swala Camp/Tarangire Treetop Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Pick up at Tarangire & drive to Serengeti

Following an early morning breakfast, you will safely drive to Serengeti National Park. At Serengeti, expect to check in your lodge and have a long afternoon of relaxation and organizing yourself for the next day’s experiences.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge/Grumeti Migration Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury: Singita Faru Faru Lodge/AndBeyond Grumeti Tented Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 5: Enjoy a full day in Serengeti on game viewing

Have a delicious breakfast and after, you will set off for a game drive along the different trails/tracks. A full-day game drive through Serengeti National Park allows you to explore wildlife species such as leopards, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, wild dogs, and many bird species.

A picnic lunch break will be made and an afternoon game viewing to be done later on. You enjoy the afternoon game drive while you draw towards your safari camp or safari lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge/Grumeti Migration Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury: Singita Faru Faru Lodge/AndBeyond Grumeti Tented Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 6: Great Migration safari

The Great Wildebeest migration is a must-enjoy wilderness experience. Serengeti experiences the Great Migration around July to September and embarking on this wildlife expedition lets you witness one of the world’s magical wonders. Expect to observe millions of wildebeest as they roam in search of water and food.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge/Grumeti Migration Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury: Singita Faru Faru Lodge/AndBeyond Grumeti Tented Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 7: Hot air balloon & Maasai village tour

Experience the different parts of Serengeti on today’s exclusive hot-air balloon excursion with an expert. Enjoy aerial game viewing above the savannas of Serengeti National Park and you will be spotting some wildlife species including small and large mammals.

Return to your accommodation after the hot air balloon tour. Have adequate time to rest, have lunch, and later, end the day with a short game drive as you connect to the nearby Maasai community.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Lobo Wildlife Lodge/Grumeti Migration Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury: Singita Faru Faru Lodge/AndBeyond Grumeti Tented Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After a hefty breakfast, you will be picked up when ready to be transferred to Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area. You will get to Ngorongoro early and have lunch plus some relaxation. In the afternoon, you may choose to go on a game drive or relax at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
  • Midrange: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 9: Exit Ngorongoro for Lake Manyara

Enjoy an early morning game drive through Ngorongoro Crater and explore the Big 5 game. You will also navigate around the Ngorongoro Crater and after, you will be transferred to Lake Manyara National Park.

At Lake Manyara, you may embark on a birding excursion. Birds of interest include purple rollers, little bee-eaters, silvery-cheeked hornbills, white-browed coucal, pink flamingos, and pelicans, etc.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Twiga Lodge and Campsite/Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp
  • Midrange: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge/Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Day 10: Game drive & depart

Have a delicious breakfast and after, have your luggage packed. Today, you will have a special morning game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. After the game drive, you will proceed to Arusha.

End of safari

Inclusions

  • Park entry fees
  • All safari activities except the optional
  • Accommodation plus meals as indicated in the trip plan.
  • Travel services to and from the destinations.
  • Professional guide services
  • Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Premium drinks
  • Souvenirs Tips.
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance.
  • All optional activities.
  • Shopping