Grand Tanzania Birding
30 Days Tanzania Safari

Grand Tanzania Birding

Safari Overview

The majority of our wildlife tours focus primarily on birds, allowing us to offer a huge choice of bird holidays. On most of our birdwatching tours we aim to see a wide variety of species, while taking time to enjoy other wildlife as well as cultural highlights and architecture. Featured Destinations; Lake Victoria Specials, Northern/Eastern Tanzania Endemics, the Big Five, Forest, Miombo Woodlands and Acacia Birding, Kilombero Flood Plains, Pemba Endemics, Dar es Salaam Urban Coastal Birding and plenty of Photographic opportunities. Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Arusha, Lark Plains, Mkomazi NP, West and East Usambaras and Pemba Island Endemics and Beach, Mikumi NP, Udzungwas, Kilombero Flood Plains, Miombo Woodlands, Ruaha National Park.


30 Days / 29 Nights

Tanzania
Safari in Tanzania


Family Safari

DAY 1

PRE DAY: Arrival in Arusha-Tanzania

DAY 2

Birding, Photography and Big game viewing.

DAY 3

Bird Walk around the Hotel grounds before or after.

DAY 4

Big game viewing, Photography and slow pace birding

DAY 5

Big game viewing, Photography and slow pace birding

DAY 6

Big game viewing, Photography and slow pace birding

DAY 7

Big Game viewing, Photography and slow pace birding

DAY 8

Optional Bird Walks and Hikes

DAY 9

Big Game viewing, Photography and birding

DAY 10

Birding Lark Plains and Acacia Woods

DAY 11

Birding and Bird Photography

DAY 12

Birding and Bird Photography, a few Mammals may be seen

DAY 13

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 14

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 15

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 16

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 17

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 18

Birding the endemics and Bird Photography

DAY 19

Mostly driving with a couple of scheduled stops on the busy

DAY 20

Miombo Woodlands Birding

DAY 21

Big game viewing, Photography and slow pace birding

DAY 22

Birding the Kilombero Valley Endemics

DAY 23

Forest Birding and walks

DAY 24

Bird stops and Game as we transverse through the Park

DAY 25

Big game viewing, Photography and birding

DAY 26

Big game viewing, Photography and birding

DAY 27

Big game viewing, Photography and birding

DAY 28

Pemba Isalnd

DAY 29

Pemba Isalnd

DAY 30

Reserved for Departure - Drop off in Zanzibar Airport

The Tour Price Includes


  • Airport transfers (Pick-up and drop-off)
  • One way domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar.
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
  • Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
  • Dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2-29 and breakfast on day 30 of your trip.
  • In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
  • Game drives and all park entry fees 18% VAT on tour fees and service which cost nearly 60% of the total cost.
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
  • Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
  • 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you(The prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Budget/Standard/Mid-range or Luxury hotels/lodges/tented camps according to your choice).

The Tour Price Excludes


  • Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast & Lunch on the first day, Lunch & Dinner on the last day.
  • Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
  • International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
  • Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
  • Post accommodation in Zanzibar. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
  • Flights or other transport to Arusha. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
  • Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
  • Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
  • Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
  • A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.