The Northern circuit packs a punch!!
Almost everything that is considered a tourist attraction is found there; in abundance that definitely would make Gods of other places jealous.
Bird watching is one of the things you can enjoy in the Northern circuit; here’s where to go and what to expect. Tanzania National Parks
Lake Manyara, flamingos
First, Lake Manyara is a home to over 400 bird species so when you are heading there do not think only flamingos can be found. Flamingos, however, take a centre stage in attracting hundreds of thousands of people to Lake Manyara. The colorful pink flamingos in Lake Manyara are of two kinds; the smaller in size, deeper pink colored Lesser flamingos as well as the bigger, with less pink plumage, Greater flamingo.Tanzania Tourist Board
The best time to sightsee these marvelous birds is around November to May. In November there is usually rain that rejuvenates the area and migrating birds start to find their way back to Lake Manyara.
Tarangire, 550+ species
Tarangire is said to be a home to over 550 bird species, 18 among them globally threatened species. Among the endangered and threatened species in Tarangire includes the Malagasy pond heron, the secretary bird, the Rüppell’s vulture, Maccoa duck. African Wildlife Foundation
November to May is perfect for bird watching since migratory birds make their way back to Tarangire. Birds such as barn swallow, white stork, steppe eagle and eurasian roller are said to migrate from Asia and Europe to Tarangire.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area; a unique birds ecosystem
Another place in the Northern circuit with over 500 bird species for your spotting pleasure. As is in Manyara, Tarangire and many other places Ngorongoro conservation area has both resident and migratory species. In Ngorongoro expect to spot the heaviest flying bird Kori bustard; usually weighing between 7 and 19 Kgs, Crown cranes, ducks; in varieties such as White-faced whistling-duck, fulvous Whistling-duck, White-backed duck and many others. BirdLife International
Serengeti, another bird watching paradise
We won’t mention how many bird species are found in Serengeti but you can take a wild guess.
The Serengeti National Park’s 14,763 square kilometers is covered by beautiful vegetation, unimaginable sceneries, wildlife and birds alike.
You will likely spot Martial eagle, Ostritches, Guinefowls among many other birds. Serengeti National Park National Geographic Travel – Europe & Africa
The Northern circuits offer more than just bird watching.
There is a lot to witness and enjoy along the way from the historic Ngorongoro crater, different cultures to the vast wonderland called Serengeti full of animals. Two main factors to decide when to bird watch are variety and visibility. During the rainy season or soon after has the biggest variety of birds but the dry season makes it easier to navigate as well as providing ease of view especially for resident species; you may miss out on the migrating ones.
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