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
53 available







Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit

Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region

Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago

Arusha National Park
Arusha Region

Tarangire
Northern Circuit

Serengeti
Northern Circuit

Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago

Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit

Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago

Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania

Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region

Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region

Mikumi
Southern Circuit

Selous
Southern Circuit

Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region

Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania

Ruaha
Southern Circuit

Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region

Gombe
Western Tanzania

Bagamoyo
Coast Region

Lushoto
Tanga Region

Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands

Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region

Songo Mnara
Lindi Region

Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region

Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region

Saadani National Park
Coast Region

Katavi
Western Tanzania

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region

Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region

Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region

Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region

Iringa
Southern Highlands

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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