3 days, private, starts and ends in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Pemba Island & Ngezi Forest Reserve
Discover Pemba Island’s unique birdlife on this three-day birding adventure, exploring Ngezi Forest Reserve and the surrounding habitats in search of the island’s endemics: Pemba Scops Owl, Pemba Green Pigeon, Pemba Sunbird and Pemba White-eye.
The tour runs on its own or as an extension to a longer birding or wildlife safari in Tanzania, and works at any time of year, subject to availability.
Times and drives are approximate. Your guide adjusts each day to the weather, the wildlife and you.
A morning flight takes you from Dar es Salaam to Pemba Island. From the airstrip we transfer north towards Ngezi, birding suitable habitats along the way.
In the evening we go out with a local guide to search for the endemic Pemba Scops Owl.
Our main birding day. We spend it in Ngezi Forest Reserve and nearby habitats, targeting Pemba Green Pigeon, Pemba Sunbird and Pemba White-eye. We also look for other regional specials, including Dickinson’s Kestrel and Mangrove Kingfisher.
If needed, we head out again in the evening for another owl search.
We start with a short birding session near the lodge or in nearby farmland and forest edges, checking for any target species we may have missed. In the late afternoon we transfer to the airport for the flight back to Dar es Salaam.
We quote per person, based on your group size, season and accommodation level. Send an enquiry and you’ll have a full price within 24 hours.
Most days start between 5:30 and 6:30, because the first hours after sunrise are the busiest for birds. We usually take a picnic lunch in the field and bird again in the late afternoon. Forest days can involve steep, slippery trails, so we set the pace with you.
Yes. Every trip is private, so we can add days, swap sites, change the accommodation level or slow the pace. Tell us your target species and we’ll send a revised plan and price.
A 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for viewing and photography, charging points and a window seat for everyone. The vehicle and guide are yours alone for the whole trip.
Send us an enquiry and receive a personalised itinerary and detailed quote within 24 hours.
To confirm your safari and secure initial hotel bookings, a 30% deposit is required. We’ll issue an invoice under CHARLES TOURS, including our bank details and cancellation policy.
Pay by bank transfer or online card payment. Card payments incur a 4% transaction fee.
Just tell us. Lodges and our camp cooks regularly cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other diets.
Download our Endemic Birds of Tanzania Guide and comprehensive checklist of 1,129 bird species, expertly compiled by our local birding guides.
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Let’s plan a safari around your interests. Share your travel dates, number of people, the ages of any children travelling, and the birds or wildlife you hope to see. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a personalised itinerary and a detailed quote.
