BIRD WATCHING SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

With a resident population in over 1,350 different bird species, and many more that come down and up here from Europe and Southern Africa, Tanzania is probably one of the greatest places on the planet for birders. From the gigantic Marshall eagle to the delicate sunbird, the elusive Shoebill to the omnipresent Marabou, there is certainly something to please any keen twitchier!


Bird watching safaris range from just a few hours long excursions up to a week long journey. Guided Bird watching tours are everything a true bird lover’s heart desires. Some lodges and camps offer guided ornithological safaris around the camp site or in reserves and national parks. Bird watching safaris range from just a few hours long excursions up to a week long journey.

Tanzania has the highest bird count in Africa with over 1100 bird species! Kenya has the second highest bird species diversity in Africa with more than 1070 bird species. With the safari guides which are professionally qualified ornithologists you get the opportunity to spot many different bird species, even some rare, indigenous or endangered ones. Bird-watching is best during the warm season when you get the opportunity to spot endemic species as well as migratory birds from Europe