By Frank — Lulu African Safaris · 12 June 2025 · 7 min read
Tanzania holds more than 1,100 recorded bird species — one of the richest lists on the continent. You don't need to be a birder to be undone by the lilac-breasted roller in flight, or the malachite kingfisher hovering over a Selous stream.
Where to look
Lake Manyara and Tarangire are the classic birding parks — over 400 species each, including flocks of flamingos, yellow-billed storks, and the strange, prehistoric-looking ground hornbill. Ngorongoro's crater floor is full of raptors: augur buzzards, tawny eagles, secretary birds strutting through the grass.
What to bring
A basic pair of 8×42 binoculars will change your safari. Add a small field guide — we like the Helm 'Birds of East Africa'. Ask your guide to slow the vehicle when you see a raised head or hear a call. Half the joy is training your own eye.
