Birdwatching In Tanzania
For Birdwatching, Tanzania is unsurpassed in sub-saharan Africa, with one of the highest bird diversities (1113 species) including 29 endemics Even the casual visitor can't fail to notice and appreciate the sheer abundance of birdlife. In the past 20 years the national checklist has risen by 10% (Tanzania Bird Atlas Project).
Every location in Tanzania is good for birding, but there are some areas which stand above the rest. The Eastern Arc forests are rated as Tanzania's most important habitat for birds. These forest 'islands' are all that remain of the once great forest that used to cover all of Africa. They were separated by changing climate and land use. Owing to the long period of isolation they show divergent evolution and a high degree of endemism (17 species). Within the Eastern Arc range we provide safaris to the East and West Usambaras (including Amani Nature Reserve and Mbangula Forest Reserve), Ungurus, Ulugurus, Rubehos, and the Udzungwa Mountains. The Selous Game Reserve also has excellent birding. Click here to see a Sample itinerary and here to see an example Bird List from a safari in Tanzania
We provide safaris to the Kilombero Valley which is also an endemic bird area. Here you will stay in a remote fishing village on the edge of the Selous Game Reserve and go on outstanding canoe safaris along the river. This allows you to get very close to the birds as there is no engine to disturb them - a huge plus for photography.
For seabirds, we recommend Sadaani National Park. Here bush meets beach and you can take a boat safari on the Wami River.
We provide safaris for experienced enthusiast and amateurs alike to some of the most remote areas in Tanzania. Our guides are expert birders and we provide field guidebooks on request. Please Contact us for further details.