Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

• Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport.
• Meet and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Flight to Pemba Island

• Morning flight to Pemba Island.
• Engage in birding activities focusing on endemic species unique to Pemba.
• Overnight at a local lodge.

Day 3: Birding in Pemba

• Full day of birding on Pemba Island, targeting endemic birds such as the Pemba Green Pigeon and the Pemba Sunbird.
• Overnight at a local lodge.

Day 4: Return to Dar es Salaam and Transfer to Morogoro

• Morning flight back to Dar es Salaam.
• Transfer to Morogoro, with birding stops along the way.
• Overnight at a hotel in Morogoro.

Day 5: Uluguru Mountains

• Early morning drive to the Uluguru Mountains for a day of hiking and birdwatching.
• Target species include the Uluguru Bushshrike and other endemic birds.
• Return to Morogoro for overnight stay.

Day 6: Ukaguru Mountains

• Dawn drive to the Ukaguru Mountains for another day of birding focused on endemic species.
• Overnight at a hotel in Morogoro.

Day 7: East Udzungwa Mountains

• Drive to East Udzungwa Mountains, known for its rich biodiversity.
• Engage in forest birding, looking for species like the Udzungwa Forest Partridge.
• Overnight at Twiga Hotel near Udzungwa National Park.

Day 8: Birding in East Udzungwa

• Full day of birdwatching and hiking within East Udzungwa National Park, focusing on endemic birds and primates.
• Overnight at Twiga Hotel.

Day 9: Kilombero Flood Plains

• Drive towards Kilombero Flood Plains, an important area for wetland birds.
• Birdwatching along the flood plains targeting various waterbirds and endemics.
• Overnight at a nearby lodge.

Day 10: Mikumi National Park

• Travel to Mikumi National Park with opportunities for game viewing and birdwatching in Miombo woodlands.
• Target species include various raptors and woodland endemics.
• Overnight at Tan Swiss Cottages.

Day 11: Amani Nature Forest – East Usambara Mountains

• Long drive to Amani Nature Forest located in the East Usambara Mountains.
• Engage in birdwatching activities focusing on forest endemics like the Usambara Thrush.
• Overnight at Amani Rest House.

Days 12 & 13: Birding Amani Nature Forest

• Two full days dedicated to exploring Amani Nature Forest, searching for endemic birds and enjoying guided walks through diverse habitats.

Day 14: West Usambara Mountains

• Transfer from Amani Nature Forest to West Usambara Mountains.
• Birdwatching focused on endemic species found only in this region.
• Overnight at Mullers Mountain Lodge.

Days 15 & 16: South Pare Mountains

• Morning drive into South Pare Mountains; engage in birdwatching targeting dry country specials.
• Spend two days exploring this area with opportunities for both hiking and driving excursions.

Days 17 & 18: Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Highlands

• Early morning drive towards Tarangire National Park; enjoy game drives while also watching out for endemic birds.
• Continue towards Ngorongoro Highlands with evening birdwatching opportunities.

Days 19 & 20: Serengeti National Park

• Drive early into Serengeti National Park; spend two days engaging in extensive birdwatching while also enjoying wildlife viewing.
• Depending on international flight schedules, return drive towards Arusha or catch evening flights out of Kilimanjaro International Airport.

This itinerary provides a comprehensive exploration of Western Tanzania’s avifauna, particularly focusing on endemic species across various ecosystems from coastal areas through mountainous regions down into savannahs.