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5 Days Birding Safari – Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro (Green Season Special)

Discover the incredible birdlife of Tanzania on this 5 days birding safari, specially designed for the green season w...

5 Days
2 - 8 People
Mar - May
Easy
Price on request

Safari Overview

Discover the incredible birdlife of Tanzania on this 5 days birding safari, specially designed for the green season when the parks are lush and teeming with migratory and resident birds. Visit Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu wetlands, and Ngorongoro Crater with an expert birding guide. You’ll spot flamingos, hornbills, raptors, cranes, and dozens of other colorful species - an ideal trip for bird enthusiasts and photographers.

Wildlife Safari Highlights

Birdwatching at Lake Manyara with over 400 species

Explore Mto wa Mbu wetlands & rice fields for rare birds

Crowned cranes & bustards in Ngorongoro Crater

Expert birding guide & private vehicle

Green season beauty with fewer tourists

Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Optional birdwalk around the lodge garden in the evening.

Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge or Forest Hill Lodge (Mid-Range)
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara (approx. 2 hours). Spend the day birdwatching for flamingos, pelicans, kingfishers, storks, and many others. Picnic lunch in the park.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn or Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mto wa Mbu Wetlands & Village Walk

Explore the wetlands and rice paddies of Mto wa Mbu, home to weavers, herons, sunbirds, and raptors. Learn about the local agriculture and culture as you birdwatch. Return to your lodge in Karatu.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn or similar (Mid-Range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Birding Safari

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater early for excellent light and bird activity. Look for crowned cranes, kori bustards, flamingos, and more alongside the Big Five. Picnic lunch in the crater before heading back to Karatu.

Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karatu – Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha (approx. 3.5 hours). Stop for any last birding opportunities along the way. Drop-off at airport or hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

What's Included in Your Safari

4 nights in mid-range lodges

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Professional birding guide

Park & crater fees

Meals as specified

Bottled water during safari

Airport transfers

What's Not Included

International flights

Tanzania visa fees

Optional activities (e.g., cultural tours)

Travel insurance

Drinks & personal expenses

Tips for guide & lodge staff

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Locations

Lake Manyara National ParkNgorongoro Crater

Experience Types

Bird WatchingGame DriveWildlife Viewing

Best Time to Go

Mar - May

Difficulty Level

Easy