7-Day Northern Circuit Birding Safari

• Activities: Arrival in Arusha with meet-and-greet by Vion Africa Travels staff. Relax at your accommodation and attend a short briefing about the trip.
• Birding Highlights: Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional evening birding walk in the lush gardens of your lodge.
• Key Species: Variable Sunbird, African Paradise Flycatcher, White-browed Robin-Chat

• Activities: Drive to Lake Manyara for a full day of birdwatching. Enjoy the mix of savanna, woodland, and wetland habitats surrounding Lake Manyara.
• Birding Highlights: View thousands of flamingos and waterbirds along the lake’s edge.
• Key Species: Greater Flamingo, Pelican, Grey-headed Kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, Southern Ground Hornbill

• Activities: Morning birdwatching along Lake Manyara’s edges, then drive to the Serengeti with birding stops along the way.
• Birding Highlights: Stop at significant birding spots en route and enjoy an afternoon birdwatching session upon reaching the Serengeti.
• Key Species: Fischer’s Lovebird, Grey-breasted Spurfowl, Kori Bustard, Secretarybird

• Activities: Full days of birdwatching in the Serengeti. Explore different ecosystems within the park, including riverine areas, plains, and woodlands.
• Birding Highlights: Early morning and late afternoon drives to spot raptors, ground birds, and savanna species.
• Key Species: Tawny Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Lilac-breasted Roller, Yellow-throated Sandgrouse

• Activities: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for birdwatching and game viewing, with lunch in the crater.
• Birding Highlights: The crater floor and highland forest offer unique birding opportunities, with chances to see endemic and rare species.
• Key Species: Ostrich, Rufous-tailed Weaver, Egyptian Vulture, Schalow’s Turaco
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• Activities: Morning drive back to Arusha, with birding stops en route. Return to Arusha in the afternoon for departure or an overnight stay.
• Key Species: African Grey Hornbill, White-headed Buffalo-Weaver

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