Birding guides and tours in Tanga, Tanzania

Bird guides in Tanga

• Usambara Direct Tours

  Local birding

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  Verified guide

  Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania · Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania

  Day tripsMulti-day tours

  From $100 USD

Birding tours in Tanga

• Usambara birdwatching

  Usambara Direct Tours Verified guide

  Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania · Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania

  Day tripOpen to other birders

  Easy walkingRelaxed paceTransportMealsSnacks & waterPark feesCancellation policy

  From $100

• Hiking Trip Lushoto–Mtae (4 Days)

  A multi-day walking journey across the West Usambaras featuring forests, valleys, and villages.

  Usambara Direct Tours Verified guide

  Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania · Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania

  Multi-dayPrivate tour

Top birding hotspots in Tanga

1. 1.East Usambara Mountains--Amani Nature Reserve (IBA TZ070)361 species
2. 2.West Usambara Mountains--Muller's Lodge & lower Mzuki Forest Reserve (IBA TZ071)281 species
3. 3.West Usambara Mountains--Old Sawmill Track (IBA TZ071)255 species
4. 4.Pangani Beach and Creek244 species
5. 5.Mkumazi--Umba River bridge & thornscrub202 species
6. 6.East Usambara Mountains--Kihuhwi-Sigi Forest Reserve (IBA TZ070)197 species
7. 7.East Usambara Mountains--Emau Hill Camp (IBA TZ070)195 species
8. 8.Highway B1--Mkomazi vicinity190 species
9. 9.Amani Forest Reserve--Kwamkoro Trail (IBA TZ070)188 species
10. 10.Magamba Nature Forest Reserve--Sekomu Trail184 species

Data: eBird (ebird.org), Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Birds to look for

• Green-backed Honeybird
• Scaly-throated Honeyguide
• Short-tailed Batis
• Square-tailed Drongo
• Cabanis's Greenbul
• Common Bulbul
• Dark-backed Weaver
• Red-faced Crimsonwing
• Tambourine Dove
• African Palm Swift
• Crowned Eagle
• Long-crested Eagle

Sightings are never guaranteed. · Includes birds from eBird hotspot lists. Data: eBird (ebird.org), Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Questions

How do I book a birding guide in Tanga?

Open a tour, pick your dates and party size, and send a booking request. 2 tours in Tanga can be booked on Bird Tripping. Prices shown already include Bird Tripping's service fee.

Do I pay a deposit?

Each tour page shows what's due when you book. Tours without a deposit are paid in full at booking.

What if a tour says “price on request”?

1 tour here are custom trips. Send a request and the guide replies with a quote you can accept and pay on Bird Tripping.

Am I guaranteed to see the target birds?

No. Guides know where and when birds are most likely, but sightings are never guaranteed.