When the day is hot and the lions seek shade, it is time to look around you and study the busy bird life.

See how weavers squabble as they build their intricately woven nests. And how a bird of prey arranges its plumage on a high branch.

Tanzania is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers because of its wide variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, wetlands and savannahs.

In Serengeti National Park, you can spot over 350 species of birds, including ostriches, kori bustards, secretary birds, and many others.

At Ngorongoro Conservation Area you can spot over 500 species of birds here, including the endangered rufous-tailed weaver and the African fish eagle.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, but it is also home to over 400 species of birds, including flamingos, storks, pelicans, and eagles.

Grab your binoculars, pack your zoom lens and meet one of our guides who shares your passion.