Tanzania - Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2025

13 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 (12 days)

USD6,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

Tour price (Per person): USD6,995 * GBP5,578 * EUR6,731 * AUD11,231

Single Supplement: USD520 * GBP415 * EUR500 * AUD835

Tanzania - Bird Photography Tour (Small Group) 2026

12 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 (12 days)

USD7,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Tour price (Per person): USD7,295 * GBP5,818 * EUR7,020 * AUD11,713

Single Supplement: USD530 * GBP423 * EUR510 * AUD851

Our Northern Tanzania Bird Photo Tour explores the bird-and wildlife-rich reserves of the northern parts of this exceptionally diverse country. The savanna of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia) is the richest habitat on Earth for birds (as far as sheer volume/density is concerned) and we will be continually surrounded by the most spectacular and cooperative avian treasures, most of which are outstandingly beautiful and extremely easy to see and photograph. A joy indeed and a bird photographer’s paradise! Not that birds are the only focus of this adventure, since we will find ourselves also marvelling at some of the highest concentrations of mammals to be found anywhere on our planet, and all this amidst spectacular scenery in one of Africa’s wildest, most stable, and least spoilt destinations!

Highlights

  • The Wildebeest Migration and all the associated action in Serengeti National Park
  • Experience the sheer numbers of birds and wildlife and the overall ease of photography and birding in East Africa.
  • This tour has an extremely high ‘feel good factor’ with very comfortable accommodations and lots to see, enjoy and experience.
  • Explore some of the most famous wildlife areas on the planet – Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and Tarangire National Park
  • The opportunity to witness and photograph many species of iconic African megafauna from Cheetah, Leopard and Lion to African Elephant, Maasai Giraffe and Black Rhinoceros

 

 

Top Birds

Fischer’s & Yellow-collared Lovebirds; Ashy Starling; Grey-breasted Spurfowl; Rufous-tailed Weaver; Blue-naped Mousebird; Pygmy Falcon; Yellow-throated Sandgrouse; Von der Decken’s & Silvery-cheeked Hornbills; White-bellied Go-away-bird; White-headed Buffalo Weaver; Grey-crested Helmetshrike; Secretarybird; Bateleur; Silverbird; Blue-capped Cordonbleu; Lappet-faced Vulture; Schalow’s & Purple-crested Turacos; Tacazze, Golden-winged & Eastern Double-collared Sunbirds; Crowned & Martial Eagles; Kori Bustard; Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill; Saddle-billed & Marabou Storks; Grey Crowned Crane.

Top Mammals

African Elephant; Black Rhinoceros; Lion; Leopard; African Buffalo (the 'Big Five'); Cheetah; Serval; Maasai Giraffe; Spotted Hyena; Thomson’s & Grant’s Gazelles; Tsessebe; Hartebeest; Bohor Reedbuck; Common Eland; Common Hippopotamus; Oribi; Waterbuck; Blue Wildebeest; Plains Zebra.

Habitats Covered

lowland & afromontane forests, Acacia savanna, rivers and wetlands, rocky gorges, grassland, Baobab-studded grasslands.

Expected Climate

warm to hot, dry conditions, but cool at higher elevations and rain can be expected

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Undemanding. Suitable for all photography / birding / wildlife interest levels and mobility capabilities. • Our Bird Photo Tours are a hybrid between our Classic birding tours and dedicated photographic tours. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or have the biggest lens; this is for everyone with an interest in photography and birding. Whether you’re using a bridge camera or the latest body and prime lens, our aims are the same. • These tours are not aimed at seeing the most species possible on the route, rather taking time to photograph key targets and any other interesting species we may find. Naturally, the overall species list will be lower than a comparable birding focused tour. • Whilst we may use blinds, feeders and hide setups on some of these tours, we will not be spending an entire day nor even several hours fixed in one spot. • These tours are suitable for photographers who prefer opportunistic photography over entire days in a hide. • Our leaders will assist in helping everyone secure good photographic opportunities and advise as much as they can on camera setup. However, they are not professional photographic tour leaders.

Accommodation

Comfortable lodges & tented safari camps

Ease of Birding

Undemanding. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions. Forest edge birding is limited.

Other Attractions

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Maasai

Photographic Opportunities

Excellent throughout. Mostly from the vehicle and in lodge gardens. No dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Quinton Paul Josop
GK, Kenya & Tanzania 2024

I would like to say the trip was outstanding A few small issues but nothing major. The guide , Paul Josop, who in my opinion as a professional naturalist myself who has done similar type trip leading in the USA and elsewhere for over 40 years, I would say he’s one of the best I’ve seen! I don’t feel there was any way he could be improved upon because his amazing ability to spot birds and animals of all types and identify on the move was second to none . His knowledge of the area and enthusiasm was contagious! I consider myself very skilled but his abilities for the East Africa region were off the charts! Also his ability to always be friendly , handling any personality differences in the group were first class and he always was concerned about the clients and what their needs and wants were above all else. He literally made the trip unforgettable for all of us , and we agreed, and I don’t think I would personally want to go with another guide after this trip with him. He truly deserves it and as much work as you can provide him. Your clients will appreciate it! Please feel free to call me if you would like to discuss any more details concerning the trip. Thank you and to Paul for a memorable and life-changing trip!

David Hoddinott
Anon, Tanzania - Mega

David Hoddinott and indeed the drivers and Alison were all amazing - making this a life-changing experience. Everything went far better than expected throughout the tour in my opinion. I do not see how it could have been improved. Well done to all!

Stuart Elsom
DH - Tanzania 2022

I had traveled with Rockjumper to India in 2019 with Stuart Elsom, so was looking forward to experiencing another trip with this most excellent guide. He is so knowledgeable and professional while remaining always approachable and good humored. The accommodations were superb- I especially enjoyed the tent camps! This tour really has it all- fantastic birds, wonderful opportunities to see the African mammals up close, lovely accommodations and always good food. There were a few “ glitches” for me personally but Stuart kept everything running smoothly. Our driver, Geitan, was fantastic. It was obvious he drove with great care and concern for our safety. What an experience- not only the birds but the people and other things we experienced. Thank you, especially to Stuart, for a wonderful adventure!

André Bernon
PM & MM, Kenya & Tanzania 2021

"Andre loved showing us this part of Africa and now we understand why! Yes the birds were amazing and yes seeing the animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking but it was also much more. It was the endless horizons. It was the distant and up close rains. It was Mt. Kenya appearing and disappearing rom us. It was the people. The colorful clothing. The happy faces and the shy children. It was the beautiful lodges and the excellent food. TIA! This is Africa!"

Paul Varney
BD - Highlights 2022

The tour was amazing and probably one of the best we have been on. Paul and Moses were great guides and managed to get us on birds and good opportunities for photographing birds and animals. I appreciated Paul's patience and constant enthusiasm. Moses really understood the animals and what birds or mammals might do next - he got us in good position for great photos. Moses also had a great sense of humor and responded quickly when one of our tour members became sick. I really like that Rockjumper takes care of all the tipping and takes care of local staff and guides. This is a real benefit in the tours for me.

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