Beacon adventure & Safaris
7-Day Forest & Rift Valley Bird Safari
7 Days / 6 Nights•Bird Watching Safari• Arusha NP, Lake Duluti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Eyasi
Expedition Overview
Discover some of Tanzania's most diverse bird habitats on this 7-day birding safari through lush forests, highland lakes, and the Great Rift Valley. Spot a wide range of species—from vibrant turacos and forest barbets to flamingoes and raptors—across Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Highlands, and Lake Eyasi. Led by expert bird guides, this tour is designed for both casual bird lovers and serious twitchers.
Journey Highlights
- •Over 500 species across forest, lake, and highland ecosystems
- •Endemic and migratory bird sightings
- •Walking safaris, canoeing, and guided forest treks
- •Focus species: Schalow's turaco, African broadbill, Fischer's lovebird, flamingoes, Verreaux's eagle
- •Cultural encounter with Hadzabe people near Lake Eyasi
- •Perfect blend of birdwatching, photography, and eco-travel
Need to Know
Included
- •Private birding vehicle and expert guide
- •6 nights' bird-friendly accommodation
- •All park and community entrance fees
- •Guided birding walks, cultural visit at Eyasi
- •All meals during safari
- •Water, field guides, and bird checklists
Not Included
- •International flights & visas
- •Tips for driver guide & lodge staff
- •Personal expenses & travel insurance
- •Alcoholic & soft drinks
Please note: Domestic and international flights are not included in this package.
Day by Day
The Itinerary
Arrive and enjoy a gentle birdwatching walk around Lake Duluti. Look for weavers, bee eaters, cormorants, and forest kingfishers.
Overnight in Arusha (Birding Lodge).
Forest walk and Momella Lakes canoe birding.
Transfer to Lake Manyara with escarpment birding stops.
Full day soda lake and groundwater forest birding.
Highland ridge birding walk focusing on montane endemics.
Lake Eyasi shore birding and Hadzabe cultural tracking walk.
Leisurely morning birding walk and return transfer to Arusha.
Visual Journey
Expedition Gallery
