Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire,
A Paradise for Avian Enthusiasts
Highlights
- Tarangire’s Baobab Forest: A perfect backdrop for photographing birds such as African grey hornbills, yellow-collared lovebirds, and red-and-yellow barbets.
- Lake Manyara: Known for its diverse birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and black-crowned cranes.
- Early morning and evening birdwatching opportunities, providing ideal lighting for capturing bird portraits and action shots.
- Capture dramatic photos of migratory and resident birds in diverse ecosystems ranging from wetlands to savannahs and forests.
- Professional guidance on the best techniques for bird photography, with a focus on patience and timing to capture perfect moments.
Itinerary
Comprehensive Travel Plan –
A detailed schedule outlining the journey.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Full Day of Birdwatching
Spend the day exploring Tarangire, known for its diverse birdlife. Early morning offers the best light for capturing the most active birds, including tawny eagles, white-headed vultures, and the elegant African fish eagle perched along the Tarangire River. As you venture through the park’s varied ecosystems, you’ll photograph an array of species from majestic raptors to delicate songbirds. The dry savannah and riparian habitats provide an ever-changing landscape, offering the perfect backdrop for your bird photography.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park – Full Day of Birdwatching
Take a full day to explore Lake Manyara and its surroundings, where you’ll have the chance to capture an array of bird species in various habitats. In the early morning, as the mist lifts from the lake, you can capture dramatic shots of flamingos wading through the waters, surrounded by the silhouettes of marabou storks and African spoonbills. The park’s forests are also teeming with colorful paradise flycatchers, green woodhoopoes, and red-cheeked cordon-bleus. Along the lake’s shoreline, black-crowned cranes and greater flamingos often create a striking contrast against the deep blue waters.
