Tanzania is one of Africa's great birding destinations — over 1,100 recorded species across habitats from soda lakes and Rift Valley wetlands to montane cloud forest and Miombo woodland. Whether you're a casual birder or a serious lister, Tanzania will exceed expectations.
Duration
3–14 days
Estimated cost
$80–$600+ per person/day
Best season
November – April (migrants)
Operators
25 available
Ruaha
Southern Circuit
Selous
Southern Circuit
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago
Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Serengeti
Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit
Tarangire
Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit
Mikumi
Southern Circuit
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region
Gombe
Western Tanzania
Iringa
Southern Highlands
Lushoto
Tanga Region
Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania
Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region
Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region
Arusha National Park
Arusha Region
Bagamoyo
Coast Region
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region
Katavi
Western Tanzania
Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region
Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region
Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region
Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago
Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania
Saadani National Park
Coast Region
Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands
Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region
Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region
Songo Mnara
Lindi Region
Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region
Mtwara
Mtwara Region
November – April (migrants) · June – October (resident species)
November–April brings Palearctic migratory species from Europe and Asia. June–October offers the best access and reliable sightings of resident species. Lake Manyara's flamingos are best November–June.
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