Tanzania · Bird Watching

7-Day Birding Safari in Tanzania with Endemic Species Habitats

7 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore remote birding habitats in lesser-visited regions
02 Spot endemic and rare species across diverse ecosystems
03 Travel with expert birding guides and specialist equipment
04 Enjoy minimal-disturbance birding with private experiences
05 Search for endemic forest birds in the Udzungwa Mountains
06 Watch wetland birds along the Rufiji River and Usangu Plains

Discover Tanzania's remote birding habitats across wetlands, forests, and savannahs on a specialist seven-day safari led by expert guides. Explore coastal mangroves, Selous waterways, Udzungwa forests, Mikumi plains, Ruaha wilderness, and the Usangu wetlands while searching for endemic and rare species in comfort. Enjoy guided walks, game drives, and peaceful viewing platforms with minimal disturbance, private travel, and carefully selected lodges throughout.

Enjoy private walks, undisturbed birdwatching, and photography from elevated viewing platforms.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Mbeya, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Dar es Salaam and Coastal Birding

Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport and meet your private guide.
Transfer to a coastal lodge near Dar es Salaam for a welcome lunch overlooking mangroves and estuaries.
Enjoy an afternoon introduction to coastal and mangrove bird species, including the Mangrove Kingfisher and African Pygmy Goose.

Day 02

Selous Game Reserve Wetland and Woodland Birding

Travel to Selous Game Reserve, featuring riverine forest, floodplains, and miombo woodlands.
Spot Pel's Fishing Owl, African Finfoot, and Malachite Kingfisher along the Rufiji River.
Enjoy a boat cruise for water birds and hippos.

Day 03

Udzungwa Mountains Endemic Forest Birding

Drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, known as the Galapagos of birds.
Hike through lush montane forest trails to see endemic species such as the Iringa Akalat and Udzungwa Forest Partridge.
Benefit from expert guiding to maximize viewing and photography opportunities.

Day 04

Mikumi National Park Savannah Birding

Transfer to Mikumi National Park, with wide-open woodlands and savannah habitats.
Watch for Lilac-breasted Roller, Red-necked Spurfowl, and Silverbird during scenic game drives.
Take an optional late-afternoon walk along the Mkata River for additional woodland species.

Day 05

Ruaha National Park Remote Birding Experience

Journey to Ruaha, Tanzania's second-largest park and a haven for bird lovers.
Search for African Grey Hornbill, Racket-tailed Roller, and rare raptors among baobab-dotted landscapes.
Spend the evening at leisure under starlit skies.

Day 06

Usangu Plains Wetlands and Endemics

Visit the Usangu wetlands and grasslands, rich with waterfowl and flamingos.
Look for endemic species such as the Tanzanian Red Bishop.
Enjoy private walks, undisturbed birdwatching, and photography from elevated viewing platforms.

Day 07

Final Birdwatching and Departure

Enjoy a final morning birdwatching session.
Transfer to Iringa or Mbeya for your departure flight.
Reflect on an exceptional week of endemic species, rare sightings, and diverse bird habitats.