Safari Tour: Velam Birders Paradise: 7-Day Birdwatching Adventure Northern Tanzania - Tanzania Safari Tour
7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Offered by - Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Tour Features
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer by road to Arusha. Continue to Pazuri Inn for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan: Half Board. Day Two Start early with a walking safari in Arusha National Park. After the walk, transfer by road back to Pazuri Inn. Meal Plan: Full Board. Day Three Travel to Tarangire National Park, stopping along the way to observe wildlife. Transfer to Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan: Full Board .Day Four After breakfast, transfer by road to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its rich birdlife and scenic beauty. Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge or similar lodge. Meal Plan: Full Board .Day Five full-day game drive at the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Return to Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan: Full Board.Day Six drive to Central Serengeti National Park for a guided game drive. Transfer to Ang’ata Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan : Full Board. Day Seven Enjoy guided walking safaris in the Central Serengeti, Transfer by air from Central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip) to Arusha Airport for your onward journey. Meal plan: Half Board.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Walking. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | Pazuri Inn No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3-4 | Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
| 5-6 | Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 7 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer by road to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour to experience the local culture and vibrant atmosphere. Continue to Pazuri Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Walking Safari in Arusha National Park
Start early with a walking safari in Arusha National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru and experience nature in an immersive way that isn’t possible from a vehicle.
After the walk, transfer by road back to Pazuri Inn.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Tarangire National Park Exploration
Travel to Tarangire National Park, stopping along the way to observe wildlife. Embark on a guided game drive among the iconic baobab trees, searching for lions, elephants, and other fascinating species.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 4 - Lake Manyara National Park – Birdwatching Paradise
After breakfast, transfer by road to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its rich birdlife and scenic beauty. Spend the day birdwatching, spotting flamingos, kingfishers, hornbills, and many more species in their natural habitats.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge or similar lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Depart early for a full-day game drive at the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the crater floor with your guide, spotting lions, elephants, black rhinos, and other wildlife in this unique ecosystem.
Return to Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 6 - Central Serengeti Exploration
Begin your day with a morning drive, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way. Continue into the Central Serengeti National Park for a guided game drive, where the abundance of wildlife and scenic landscapes will make every moment unforgettable.
Transfer to Ang’ata Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Walking Safari & Departure
Enjoy guided walking safaris in the Central Serengeti, experiencing the park on foot for a closer connection with nature.
Transfer by air from Central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip) to Arusha Airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 4, 2026 - May 4, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Velam Tours & Safaris is a premier Tanzanian travel company dedicated to turning your dream of Africa into a seamless, unforgettable reality. For travelers from the USA, UK, and across Asia seeking something truly extraordinary, Velam offers more than a holiday—it delivers a deeply personal journey into one of the world’s most captivating destinations.
Rooted in the heart of Tanzania, Velam specializes in expertly crafted safari adventures and Mount Kilimanjaro trekking experiences. Imagine watching golden sunrises over the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, standing on the edge of the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, or unwinding along the turquoise shores of Zanzibar. Each journey is thoughtfully designed to immerse you in Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and vibrant cultures.
For those seeking iconic experiences, Velam brings you closer to nature’s greatest spectacles, including the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Adventure seekers can challenge themselves with a guided ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, supported by a professional and safety-focused team every step of the way.
What truly sets Velam Tours & Safaris apart is its commitment to excellence, safety, and authenticity. Every detail—from airport pickup to accommodation and guided excursions—is handled with precision and care, allowing international travelers to relax and fully embrace the experience. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, Velam offers personalized itineraries tailored to your preferences, schedule, and comfort level.
Velam understands the expectations of global travelers. With clear communication, transparent pricing, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction, clients from the USA, UK, and Asia can book with confidence. The team’s deep local knowledge ensures not only a smooth journey, but also meaningful cultural connections—giving you the chance to engage with local communities and experience Tanzania beyond the typical tourist path.
Driven by passion and guided by strong values, Velam is also committed to responsible tourism. By supporting local communities and protecting natural ecosystems, every trip contributes to preserving Tanzania’s beauty for generations to come.
With Velam Tours & Safaris, you are not just visiting Africa—you are experiencing it in its most authentic and inspiring form.
Your adventure deserves more than ordinary. Let Velam Tours take you there.
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