Go on a bird safari in Tanzania

11 July 2024

See possibly more than 1,000 different species of birds.

Explore the vibrant bird life of Tanzania and Kenya.
From the diverse inhabitants of Lake Manyara to the unique species of Ngorongoro and the lush habitats of Tarangire to the forests around Arusha.
Go on a captivating bird safari through this breathtaking region, ideal from December to May.
Here you can admire migratory birds in their beautiful breeding plumage and experience unforgettable moments amidst the pristine wilderness.

Kenya also offers numerous opportunities for bird watching.

Again, with several national parks, lakes, forests, hills, rivers and swamps as excellent locations.

Africa in general offers a wealth of fantastic birding locations, whether you enjoy sporadic sightings from your vehicle or prefer to go on an exciting mission.
Grab your best binoculars, prepare your zoom lens and find a partner at JADORE SAFARIS who shares your passion.
Whether you go on foot or drive a 4×4, a birding safari slows down the pace and opens up a world of detail.
Park at a crowded waterhole and observe who comes and goes, or wait patiently in the thicket for a telling movement.

Tanzania is known as a top East African wildlife watching destination and is a true paradise for bird watchers.
The country is home to more than 1,000 bird species, including about 800 permanent residents, 200 regular migratory birds, 24 endemic species exclusive to Tanzania and another 43 near-endemic species.

Now what are the best places to spot which birds?

Discover abundant bird life on an unforgettable bird safari in the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve.

Here you can admire a diverse collection of bird species, including the Livingstone turake, Koritrap, ostrich, secretary bird, gray crowned crane, various lapwings, black kite, various buzzards, vulture, flamingo, unique doves, yellow barbet, white-necked raven, and so many more.

Lake Manyara National Park is a true paradise especially in the winter months with more than 400 recorded bird species, including over 50 raptors, migratory birds and waterfowl inhabiting the diverse landscapes of savannah, forests, rainforest and swamps.
During your bird safari here you can also expect, with some luck, to see pelicans, black herons, African bald eagles, flamingo, pied kingfisher, yellow-billed stork and saddle-billed stork, various geese, sacred ibis, lesser sandpiper and gray crowned crane, among others.

Enjoy an immersive experience and be enchanted by the splendor of the African bird world on your next adventure trip.

Choose the right period and also see birds in their breeding plumage.

Tarangire National Park, with its Tarangire River as its permanent water source, attracts an impressive concentration of animals and bird species during the dry season.
The park is considered a true bird paradise with over 400 recorded bird species, including migratory, waterfowl and endemic species unique to Tanzania, as well as near-endemic species also found in neighboring countries such as Kenya.
During your bird safari in Tarangire, you may see the vulture-parrot, yellow-necked dwarf parrot, red-tailed kite, African gray flycatcher, great white pelican, among others, grey go-away bird and ostrich spotting.

Other top destinations for bird watching in Tanzania are Mkomazi, Ruaha National Park and Nyerere NP in the east and south of the country.
These areas are ideal for observing both East African birds and South African migrants.

Birding in Tanzania can be done year-round, but the best period is from December to June, during the wet season.
This is the time when migratory birds arrive from Europe and North Africa, increasing the chances of seeing a wide range of bird species.