8 DAYS
MKOMAZI ADVENTURE BIRDS WATCHING SAFARI
Tanga Tanzania
Mkomazi •Usambara • Lushoto •
8 Dyas
8 Days 7 Nights
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January to December
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8 DAYS MKOMAZI ADVENTURE BIRDS WATCHING SAFARI
Mkomazi National Park is located in northeastern Tanzania on the Kenyan border, in Kilimanjaro Region and Tanga Region.
It was established as a game reserve in 1951 and upgraded to a national park in 2006. Mkomazi National Park offers great game drives, walking safaris, mountain hikes, camping, and bird watching.
Learn more about conservation and rhinoceros at Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary and there is an opportunity to explore the Usambara Mountains in the northeast of Tanzania. Landscapes, tropical forests, numerous spectacular viewpoints, historical sites, and the opportunity to visit local community development projects, through the explanation of the history and life of the local farmers provide a memorable.
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha at Masailand Safari Lodge, where the rest of the day is at leisure.
We stay at Masailand Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the foot of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-safari briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included. Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and breakfast.
Full-day walking safari in Arusha National Park, You can easily start viewing the populations of wildlife like the giraffe, buffalo, zebras, and black and white colobus monkeys just after 30 minutes drive from Arusha city.
In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and take you to the Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne. Your day trip will include a visit to the Ngurdo Crater. Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and baboons can be seen all year round as well as many different bird species. At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting for you to accompany you on the walking safari which will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, we will drive overnight to the Same town.
Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Morning pick-up from your hotel and departs to Mkomazi National Park.
Arrive in time for a full-day game viewing.
Game drives, walking safaris, mountain hikes, and bird watching can be done in this beautiful national park.
Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
After breakfast drive, you’ll go for a full day of game viewing taking a packed lunch to maximize your time. Most of the animals that you’ll see are endangered species, particularly the black rhinos, and wild dogs, along with several bird species. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you’ll drive back to your hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
An early start is very essential picked up from the hotel with packed lunch start a straight drive to Mkomazi national park it is approximately 10 km from the Same town about twenty minutes drive, arrive at the park, and after registration, you will enter the park and start the game drive and the walking safari with an armed park ranger, Mkomazi is outstanding for East Africa birds watching site.
Late in the afternoon, we drive to Lushoto for an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Cliffs Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
After breakfast walk to Vuga Peak where Mombo and Korogwe towns can be seen.
The walk takes about 4-5 hours. The tour on Montane Forest, a high chance to see most colorful forest bird species, reptiles (like chameleons), butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and forest flowers. Pick up lunch will be provided on the way during lunchtime. On the way visit the village close to the Vuga peak. On arrival at the lodge, you can take a short walk for bird watching or to the waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Cliffs Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
After breakfast, walk and tour the Usambara Mountain forests. This is a great opportunity to see several forest bird species, reptiles, butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, and many more features. A picnic lunch is provided on the way. You can arrange a village tour where you can learn about the traditional way of life of the indigenous communities
Dinner and overnight at Mombo View Cliffs Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
After morning breakfast we will take our overland safari to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
MKOMAZI ADVENTURE BIRDS WATCHING SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Private 4X4 Safari Vehicle
- Private Guide based on bird watching
- Private driver
- Three meals a day
- 4 Bottled water every day
- Guide and Drive salaries
- All entry fees
- Flying doctor service
MKOMAZI ADVENTURE BIRDS WATCHING SAFARI EXCLUDES:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
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