Birding Engikaret

Tour Overview

The Engikaret Lark Plains, which are close to Arusha, are a great place to go to observe birds. This huge, open area is the last place where the critically endangered Beesley's Lark, one of the rarest birds in the world, can live. With only a few dozen species thought to be alive, seeing them here is both exciting and very important for birders.

The plains are home to many other dry-country birds besides Beesley's Lark. These include the Short-tailed, Foxy, Sentinel, and Somali Short-toed (Athi) Larks. This place is not only a great place to see birds, but it also gives you an unforgettable look at Tanzania's wild beauty, with its wide horizons and Maasai pastoral backdrop.

Highlights

  • Bird species: Beesley’s Lark, Rosy-patched Bushshrike, Pygmy Falcon, Greater Kestrel, Kenya Sparrow, Eastern Chanting-Goshawk, Buff-bellied Warbler, Fischer's Sparrow-Lark, Kori Bustard, Grey-capped Social Weaver, and many more

  • Wildlife: Zebras

  • Habitat: Semi-Arid

Itinerary

Our team will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha town between 6:30 and 7:00 AM to begin your adventure to the Engikaret Lark Plains—a protected, Maasai-managed area located north of Arusha, about an hour and a half’s drive from town.

We will start our birding expedition at the Engikaret Lark Plains, focusing on the rare and endemic Beesley’s Lark, as well as other regional specialties.

Later, we will continue to Oldonyosambu to search for additional local species before returning to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel.

Included

Transportation

Local Professional Bird Guide

Conservation fees

Water

Excluded

Tips

Personal items

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