7 Days / 6 Nights Tanzania Mid Range Safari Photographic

7 Days Tanzania Birding Safari | Arusha, Tarangire & Lake Manyara

An Unforgettable 7-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Tanzania

Safari Overview & Highlights

7 Days Tanzania Birding Safari is the perfect itinerary for birdwatchers and nature lovers looking to discover Northern Tanzania’s most rewarding birding destinations. This Tanzania Birdwatching Safari explores Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park, where diverse habitats support more than 600 bird of resident and migratory bird species alongside spectacular wildlife Search for flamingos, Hartlaub’s turacos, silvery-cheeked hornbills, yellow-collared lovebirds, secretary birds, bee-eaters, kingfishers, fish eagles, and countless migratory species while also enjoying encounters with elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and tree-climbing lions. Led by an experienced birding guide, this tour combines exceptional birdwatching, scenic landscapes, and comfortable accommodations for an unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 7-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and drive across the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its ancient baobab trees and enormous elephant populations. Enter the park and begin an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River circuit, the permanent water source that draws wildlife from across the northern circuit.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Tarangire National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day in Tarangire National Park. Witness massive congregations of elephants digging for water in sandy riverbeds, flanked by herds of oryx, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. Keep your eyes trained on the branches of grand acacia trees for Tarangire's famous tree-climbing lions and leopards. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river valley.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Tarangire National Park

Explore the remote Silale Swamps in southern Tarangire, a vital wetland feeding hundreds of bird species, African wild dogs, pythons, and giant bull elephants. Savor a peaceful sundowner as dusk paints the baobab silhouettes against the fiery orange sky.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Transit Game Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the majestic Great Rift Valley wall. Pass through the groundwater forest where large troops of baboons and blue monkeys play among the mahogany and fig trees. Arrive for an afternoon game drive exploring the lake margins dotted with pink flamingos and buffalo herds.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge / Kirurumu Manyara Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 Full Day Exploring Lake Manyara National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day in Lake Manyara. Explore the hot sulfur springs of Maji Moto, observe tree-climbing lions resting high on umbrella acacia branches, and walk out onto the wooden boardwalk extending over the alkaline lake waters teeming with birdlife.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge / Kirurumu Manyara Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Lake Manyara National Park

Morning birding drive through the evergreen forests, then exit the park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Arusha.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees