The Beauty of Birds Tour

Arusha

Day 2: Arusha Hotel- Arusha National Park Depart after breakfast to Arusha National Park, take a walk in the forest surrounding Mount Meru, escorted by an armed ranger, make a visit to Momela lakes in search of water birds. Some of the interesting species are: Hartlaubs turaco, Silvery cheeked hornbill, White starred robin, Montane white eye, Waller’s starling, White fronted bee-eater, Tropical boubou, Crowned eagle, Mountain buzzard, Maccoa duck, Little grebe, Greater cormorant, Grey heron, Little Egret, White eared barbet, Narina’s trogon. Dinner and overnight stay will be at LUXURY: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge or Mount Meru game Lodge. COMFORT: Momella wildlife Lodgeor Hatari Lodge or similar category. EASY:Camping at the Arusha Public campsite

Lake Manyara | Tarangire

Days 4: Tarangire Park- Lake Manyara National Park After breakfast, your driver guide will be waiting for you at 7am and will brief you before today’s safari begins. Visit the lake by car and take a walking safari on the Rift Valley Escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley and is only 330 square kms with most of its surface under water. The park’s interest lies in its diversity of habitats: Ground water, forest, acacia woodland and the alkaline lake, and is famous for the tree climbing habits of its lions. The park’s bird list covers 380 species. Amongst interesting species you may see: Lilac breasted roller, Rough breasted roller, European bee-eater, Dusky turtle dove, Palm nut vulture, Egyptian vulture, Spur winged plover, Madagascar pratincole, Chestnut banded plover, Purple crested Turacco, Taita fiscal, Southern black flycatcher, Silvery cheeked hornbill, Red bill hornbill, Grey hornbill, Ground hornbill, Crested guinea fowl, Black winged stilt, African spoon bill, Egyptian goose. Ping backed pelican, cattle egret, and yellow-red billed stock and Marabou stork. Accommodation at LUXURY: Ngoro-Ngoro Farm House or Lake Manyara Serena. COMFORT: Country Lodge or Bouganville Safari Lodge or Octagon Lodge similar category. EASY:Panorama Safari Camp or  Twiga campsite  similar category.

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Days 6: Ngorongoro Crater- Serengeti National Park Depart to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is unequalled for its beauty, and its vast “endless plains” are home to more than 2 million large mammals. This is where the famous Migration of Wildebeest, Zebra and other antelopes take place. Two days devoted to this visit in the Park and its different habitats by 4WD car. Amongst interesting species you may see: Bare faced go away bird, Western plantain eater, Fischer’s lovebird, Brown parrot, Kori bustard, Secretary bird, Grey headed social weaver, Speckled fronted weaver, Verreaux eagle, Hildebrandt’s starling, Silverbird, Red throated tit, Pink throated long claw, Cliff chat, Sooty chat, Grey breasted spurfowl, Usambiro barbet, White backed vulture, white headed vulture, Ruppels vulture, Nubian vulture, Lilac breasted roller, Von der Decken’s Hornbill. Accommodation similar category. EASY: Camping at Seronera public campsite or Camping at Mbuzi mawe similar category.

Arusha | Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti- Back Arusha After breakfast at Lodge game en-route back to Arusha, Upon arrival at Arusha city we shall transfer you to the airport for your home bound flight to end your safari with us. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home Safari package  Include: –          Full board accommodation whilst on safari in campsite/Lodge. –          Private guide –          Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing –          Transfers in both directions between the International Airport –          Park fees –          Crater fees –          Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport –          On safari : Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water. –          Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals Safari package Excludes: o   International flight ticket o   Tanzania Visa o   Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) o   Meals not listed above o   Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc) o   Tips (20$) and any items of personal nature.