Tanzania

Lake Manyara is one of the top attractions in the famous Northern Tanzania safari region. The park is well known for its prolific birdlife that supplements the perfect wildlife scenes in nearby Ngorongoro and Serengeti national park. Despite being one of the smallest parks in Tanzania and with a soda lake covering over 2/3 of the total land mass, Lake Manyara boost an impressive 400 native and migrants bird species. Even though its majorly a waterbird sanctuary, the adjacent wilderness characterized by a series of unique habitats give it one of the most biodiverse ecological areas in the country. Interestingly, Lake Manyara is a seasonal lake that dries up when there is a prolonged dry period, leading…

Hosting over 2.5 million lesser  flamingos. Soda lakes and ponds in Tanzania and Kenya regions boosts some of the most spectacular birds scenes. Whereas Kenya flamingo spots are in major lakes which are which are excellent bird zones, it’s only Lake Nakuru and Lake Amboseli where you can have a quality game view alongside flamingo watching. On the other hand, flamingo spots in Tanzania are mostly small lakes and tarns found in major parks where flamingo watching play alongside an excellent wildlife view. In this guide we shall discuss some of the most popular flamingo spots and all that the destination has in their bucket of experiences.

1.      Lake Natron

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There are about 1125 recorded avian species in Tanzania of which 800 species are endemic to the region and another 200 are parts of over 2 billion Eurasian birds that migrate to Sub Saharan region for the wintering period.  In this guide we shall cover various birding hotspots in the region where you can have you desired birdlife experience while on a safari.

1.      Serengeti National park

Serengeti is Tanzania’s most visited park well known for the great wildebeest migration. The park also boost a rich flora cover that leads to unmatched fauna and avifauna sights. The 14000 square kilometer sized park has one of the most biodiverse wilderness in the…

Tanzania is a major birding destination boosting a range of local and exotic species. The country is well known for Lake Natron a hypersaline shallow lake situated to the northern edge of the country and which is the  world’s largest flamingo breeding site. Tanzania has a recorded 1158 bird species. Each year about 200 Eurasian varieties, mostly songbirds, migrate to the region creating excellent bird scenes that you will enjoy. To experience birdlife in Tanzania you do not need to be an avid birder and excellent in walking safaris. It can start and end in your camp/ lodge. Set in riverbanks, hills and lake shorelines some lodges create some of the most alluring bird encounters. Some of…