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Photos by Steve Rooke
![We'll spend our first day in Mt. Meru National Park, where the crater lakes hold large numbers of waterbirds including Lesser Flamingos...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6209%2F6149681892_5eed45aa84_b.jpg?)
We’ll spend our first day in Mt. Meru National Park, where the crater lakes hold large numbers of waterbirds including Lesser Flamingos…
![...and this is also a reliable site for Greater Painted Snipe.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6186%2F6149131123_a6e5397602_b.jpg?)
…and this is also a reliable site for Greater Painted Snipe.
![Moving west, we'll stop at the famous ‘lark plains’ where we hope to find Beesley’s lark, possibly Africa’s rarest bird.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6062%2F6149690076_9ae1ab4c34_b.jpg?)
Moving west, we’ll stop at the famous ‘lark plains’ where we hope to find Beesley’s lark, possibly Africa’s rarest bird.
![We'll spend two nights in Tarangire National Park with wonderful views from our comfortable tented accommodation.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6079%2F6149688446_e12357e9d7_b.jpg?)
We’ll spend two nights in Tarangire National Park with wonderful views from our comfortable tented accommodation.
![Here we’ll start to encounter some of Tanzania’s endemics such as Ashy Starling...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6176%2F6149683050_a5bae1e7af_b.jpg?)
Here we’ll start to encounter some of Tanzania’s endemics such as Ashy Starling…
![...and Rufous-tailed Weaver...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6169%2F6149682438_32999bec77_b.jpg?)
…and Rufous-tailed Weaver…
![...while the African Scops Owl can usually be found roosting in the lodge grounds.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6168%2F6149132925_0519180207_b.jpg?)
…while the African Scops Owl can usually be found roosting in the lodge grounds.
![Venturing out into the savannah, we’ll encounter many Elephants, here framing one of the giant Baobab trees for which Tarangire is famous.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6208%2F6149690214_7a7f85ddf6_b.jpg?)
Venturing out into the savannah, we’ll encounter many Elephants, here framing one of the giant Baobab trees for which Tarangire is famous.
![We’ll also find a wide variety of birds such as Black-faced Sandgrouse...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6155%2F6149132189_8940c23e42_b.jpg?)
We’ll also find a wide variety of birds such as Black-faced Sandgrouse…
![...and there will be lots of migrants from Europe and Asia such as this Eurasian Roller...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6165%2F6149682182_50d02d0e36_b.jpg?)
…and there will be lots of migrants from Europe and Asia such as this Eurasian Roller…
![...and Steppe Eagles, always on the look-out for a quick meal.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6069%2F6149133155_5f3aa41bfa_b.jpg?)
…and Steppe Eagles, always on the look-out for a quick meal.
![Reaching the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, our first animal predators are likely to be Cheetahs...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6164%2F6149134107_87e43491a8_b.jpg?)
Reaching the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, our first animal predators are likely to be Cheetahs…
![...and the open grassland and wetlands of the crater are great for birds such as this Black-bellied Bustard...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6080%2F6149133431_e12d98b7ee_b.jpg?)
…and the open grassland and wetlands of the crater are great for birds such as this Black-bellied Bustard…
![...Saddle-billed Stork...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6188%2F6149685014_518324f809_b.jpg?)
…Saddle-billed Stork…
![...and elegant Crowned Cranes.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6153%2F6149138711_b0e732a65a_b.jpg?)
…and elegant Crowned Cranes.
![Dawn at Ndutu, one of the lodges we use in the Serengeti.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6207%2F6149137181_80589ab8fb_b.jpg?)
Dawn at Ndutu, one of the lodges we use in the Serengeti.
![In the Serengeti our vehicle’s roof hatches come into their own as we find ourselves mingling with migrating Zebra and Wildebeest.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6171%2F6149686534_994154bb47_b.jpg?)
In the Serengeti our vehicle’s roof hatches come into their own as we find ourselves mingling with migrating Zebra and Wildebeest.
![Wildlife is simply everywhere we look in the Serengeti – here a flock of Fischer’s Lovebirds come to drink at a waterhole...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6176%2F6149137353_20b82dbe83_b.jpg?)
Wildlife is simply everywhere we look in the Serengeti – here a flock of Fischer’s Lovebirds come to drink at a waterhole…
![...and here an endemic Grey-breasted Spurfowl calls loudly from the grassland.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6171%2F6149678400_4009198de8_b.jpg?)
…and here an endemic Grey-breasted Spurfowl calls loudly from the grassland.
![Magpie Shrikes are very social, often hunting in small groups...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6072%2F6149136147_d4ec946b49_b.jpg?)
Magpie Shrikes are very social, often hunting in small groups…
![...and raptors can include Dark Chanting Goshawk...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6187%2F6149130471_babb8d1a90_b.jpg?)
…and raptors can include Dark Chanting Goshawk…
![...or Greater (White-eyed) Kestrel.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6068%2F6149688638_24954be54d_b.jpg?)
…or Greater (White-eyed) Kestrel.
![At midday Giraffes seek shade from an acacia tree...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6170%2F6149687100_6a9244e0e2_b.jpg?)
At midday Giraffes seek shade from an acacia tree…
![...while stately Kori Bustard strides across the open plains.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6191%2F6149684484_136a67c26d_b.jpg?)
…while stately Kori Bustard strides across the open plains.
![The rocky outcrops that punctuate the Serengeti skyline are great places from which to scan for birds, or game, if you're a Lioness...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6161%2F6149685322_7352aac0d6_b.jpg?)
The rocky outcrops that punctuate the Serengeti skyline are great places from which to scan for birds, or game, if you’re a Lioness…
![...with cubs waiting for the next meal.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6193%2F6149681210_a28300be4e_b.jpg?)
…with cubs waiting for the next meal.
![Leopards prefer to snooze during the day and wait for darkness before hunting...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6206%2F6149135579_07d4f80c19_b.jpg?)
Leopards prefer to snooze during the day and wait for darkness before hunting…
![...while Hippos like to spend the day wallowing in the pool.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6174%2F6149134919_9c8a6ef66b_b.jpg?)
…while Hippos like to spend the day wallowing in the pool.
![Moving to the shores of Lake Victoria, we'll spend two nights at Spekes Bay Lodge...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6157%2F6149678990_f26518148b_b.jpg?)
Moving to the shores of Lake Victoria, we’ll spend two nights at Spekes Bay Lodge…
![...where we'll find lots of birds in the grounds such as Heuglin’s Courser...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6067%2F6149679550_75ea8f10bc_b.jpg?)
…where we’ll find lots of birds in the grounds such as Heuglin’s Courser…
![...and a very confiding Square-tailed Nightjar.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6167%2F6149136665_7e504c8c89_b.jpg?)
…and a very confiding Square-tailed Nightjar.
![There are lots of birds right around our huts such as the local speciality, Swamp Flycatcher…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6175%2F6149678704_10a602a3af_b.jpg?)
There are lots of birds right around our huts such as the local speciality, Swamp Flycatcher…
![...the more colourful Northern Brown-throated Weaver...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6190%2F6149136995_1e11e6df92_b.jpg?)
…the more colourful Northern Brown-throated Weaver…
![...and the dashing African Paradise Flycatcher.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6192%2F6149680346_c7b9c5618a_b.jpg?)
…and the dashing African Paradise Flycatcher.
![...while Open-bill Storks share the shoreline with a variety of waders.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6185%2F6149129189_1f8570f82d_b.jpg?)
…while Open-bill Storks share the shoreline with a variety of waders.
![Those who wish can visit a nearby fishing village. Here a woman sells firewood...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6202%2F6149128681_08cb806378_b.jpg?)
Those who wish can visit a nearby fishing village. Here a woman sells firewood…
![...and here our guide explains how they make their fishing boats.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6160%2F6149127469_9cab147325_b.jpg?)
…and here our guide explains how they make their fishing boats.
![Inland from the lake there are open plains where we’ll look for wintering Caspian Plovers...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6190%2F6149129531_0381f4925a_b.jpg?)
Inland from the lake there are open plains where we’ll look for wintering Caspian Plovers…
![...and Double-banded Coursers.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6190%2F6149688958_dfe23a5099_b.jpg?)
…and Double-banded Coursers.
![We'll end the tour by travelling back across the Serengeti where new sightings might include a Secretary Bird...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6083%2F6149130297_15db281251_b.jpg?)
We’ll end the tour by travelling back across the Serengeti where new sightings might include a Secretary Bird…
![...or cute Tree Hyrax.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6199%2F6149135203_7d7d1d8f51_b.jpg?)
…or cute Tree Hyrax.
![Perhaps we’ll see Yellow-billed Oxpecker riding on the back of an African buffalo...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6165%2F6149138389_54f52d5920_b.jpg?)
Perhaps we’ll see Yellow-billed Oxpecker riding on the back of an African buffalo…
![...and any roadside puddle might attract Yellow-throated Sandgrouse.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6177%2F6149133545_cc81b1c6a4_b.jpg?)
…and any roadside puddle might attract Yellow-throated Sandgrouse.