Tanzania is one of the best places in the world for bird watching. It is not unusual for birdwatchers to spot over 500 species on a special birding trip. With over 1,000 bird species, Tanzania truly is a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Some of the remarkable bird species that can be found in Tanzania include:
Shoebill Stork
Saddle-Billed Stork
Pelicans
Herons
African Fish Eagle
Bateleur
Long-Crested Eagle
Vultures
Owls
Grey Crowned Crane
Great Blue Turaco
Rwenzori Turaco
Hornbills
Honeybirds
Sunbirds
Weavers
African Finfoot
East Safari Tours offers professional and experienced bird guides who can identify every bird you see. Our guides know exactly where to take you at the right time to spot specific birds. You will be amazed as they identify birds with the naked eye, even at distances where you wouldn’t be able to identify them without binoculars. We offer tailored itineraries to suit your birdwatching desires.
Flamingos are common at Momella Lakes, although birdlife on these lakes varies seasonally. From October to April, the lakes are populated by waterfowl from Europe, and for the rest of the year, the resident birds such as Grebes, Pochards, Eagles, and Geese dominate the lakes. During the evening, you may even have the chance to see the Martial Eagle.
More than 300 bird species have been recorded within the park. These include Eurasian migrant birds, raptors, acacia-associated birds, and three species endemic to Tanzania: Ashy Starling, Rufous-Tailed Weaver, and Black-Collared Lovebird. Lake Manyara and Lake Natron also provide excellent opportunities to see Flamingos, which gather in flocks of tens of thousands, or even several hundred thousand, along the shore. Lake Natron is the breeding ground for Flamingos, and Lake Manyara, along with Lake Nakuru in Kenya, is their feeding ground.
Tarangire is one of the most wildlife-diverse national parks in East Africa, offering excellent bird watching opportunities. The park is particularly known for its sightings of raptors, and even those not typically interested in birdwatching will be awestruck by the sheer number of birds, especially the striking air predators. Commonly seen raptors in the park include the Martial Eagles, Bateleur Eagles, Long-Crested Eagles, Spotted Eagle Owls, Fish Eagles, and Tawny Eagles.
Thanks to its soda lakes, the crater provides a breeding ground for Flamingos, Crowned Cranes, and other water birds such as waders, ducks, and herons. It is also a great place to see striking ground birds such as the Kori Bustard, which is considered the world’s heaviest flying bird. During the rainy season, you’re more likely to see Ostriches and migrant storks here than at any other time. Birds of prey commonly seen in Ngorongoro include the Augur Buzzard and the Long-Crested Eagle. Other smaller birds have also been recorded in the area.
In the Serengeti, Ostriches are common. This open grassland supports a variety of birds, including the Kori Bustard, Larks, Finches, and Raptors. The park is home to the magnificent Lilac-Breasted Roller and three endemic species of Tanzania: Fischer’s Lovebird, Grey-Rumped Spur Fowl, and the Babbler-like Rufous-Tailed Weaver.
Tanzania offers an incredible variety of bird species and world-class conditions for all bird lovers. Whether you are an experienced birdwatcher or just want to enjoy nature, bird watching in Tanzania is an unforgettable adventure that you can experience with us.
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