International Birding Trips

Tanzania – Birds and Wildlife of Tanzania with Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

August 3-17, 2025

 About this trip

Tanzania is home to the world’s greatest overland animal migration and is a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. This is a country blessed with biodiversity and unique ecosystems including wetlands, coastal forests, grassland savannas, alkaline Rift Valley lakes, and block mountain forests. With so many incredible, larger-than-life mammal species hogging the spotlight, it is easy to understand why the country’s abundant bird life is often overlooked. On this 15-day birding adventure we will look to uncover Tanzania’s incredible list of avian species, beyond perennial safari favorites such as Marabou Stork, Gray Crowned-Crane, African Spoonbill, Secretarybird, and Kori Bustard. Many travelers might be surprised to learn that Tanzania’s bird list exceeds 1,000 species (31 endemics) and its lands contain an impressive number of vital habitats including 80 IBAs and 4 Ramsar sites! We’ll combine the best of both worlds as we journey to national parks, reserves, and wetlands in search of birds, while also soaking up some big game viewing along the way.

Highlights

• Spend a full day birding the savannas, wetlands and forested areas of Arusha National Park, under the shadow of dormant Mt. Meru.
• Discover Tarangire National Park, known for having the second largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, including large herds of elephants.
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in search of ostrich, raptors, flamingos, and more.
• Search for endemics such as Fischer’s Lovebird and Karamoja Apalis among the Serengeti’s larger-than-life “Big Five” game.
• Meet with members of the Maasai community and learn about their culture and semi-nomadic lifestyle during a visit to a traditional village.

$8,650 per person in double occupancy, all-inclusive except international airfare and gratuities. Ground travel is in 6-person safari vehicles with pop-up roof, max 4 travelers per van.

For more information or to enroll, visit http://holbrook.travel/hawkridge-tz25

Questions? Contact Margie Menzies at mmenzies@hawkridge.org or Debbie Jordan at debbie@holbrooktravel.com