Ethiopia has always been endowed with a diverse species of birds including a unique and wide variety of exotic and endemic birds and mammals. Ethiopia’s greatly diversified ecosystem makes it one of the richest habitats in Africa for birds. Over 862 species of birds, many extremely beautiful and exotic, reside in Ethiopia. Among these 16 specious of birds are only found in Ethiopia, not anywhere else. That is the reason why we say, the most motivated ‘tickers’ come from all over the world to enhance their bird lists with Ethiopia’s many endemic species.
With its lush grassland, desert, woodlands, forests, lakes and savanna the landscape of Ethiopia is ideally suited as the perfect habitat for a rich abundance of bird life. Here are some suggested locations of where you will find some incredible and exotic bird species. Our services are aimed at those travelers who love the various aspects of Natural History, including: bird watching, Butterflies, Botany, and nature photography. This 12 days Bird watching tours and activities are planned and led by local professionals in each of those fields.
Ethiopia Birding Tours
Tour Code: ITO – 0013
Duration: 11N | 12D
Transportation: Drive
Tour Cover: Jemma Valley, Awash National Park, Langano, Zeway, Abyata Shalla , Wondogenet, Bale Mountains, Awassa Lake people .
Day 1| Arrival – City tour of Addis Ababa
Arrival and city tour of Addis Ababa. Overnight at Addis Ababa
Day 2 | Addis – Jemma Velley-Addis
Excursion drive to Jemma valley for Birding. Overnight Hotel
Day 3 | Addis – Awash National Park
Drive from Addis to Awash Natonal Park and birding in the park. Overnight Lodge
Day 4 | Awash National Park – Zeway
Morning birding at Awash National Park then drive to Zeway Rift Valley Lakes. Overnight Hotel
Day 5 | Zeway – Langano
Morning birding on Lake Zeway then drive to Lake Langano. Overnight Lodge.
Day 6 | Langano – Abyata National Park
Morning birding at Abyata National Park then to Lake Langano. Overnight Hotel
Day 7 | Langano – Awassa
Morning drive to Awassa then birding at Lake Awassa. Overnight at Awassa
Day 8 | Awassa – Bale Mountains
Morning birding at the shore of Lake Langano then drive to Bale Mountain. Overnight at Bale
Day 9 | Senete Plateau
Birding at Senete Plateau. Overnight Hotel
Day 10 | Bale – Wondogenet
Morning Birding in the national park then to Wondogenet. Overnight Hotel
Day 11 | Wondogent
Birding in Bale Mountains. Overnight Hotel
Day 12 | Wondogent – Addis Ababa
Morning drive from Wondogenet to Addis. End of the tour.
Package price:
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| Child (under 10 years) | 20%off |
Price Includes
- 11 Nights accommodation on double/twin bed basis
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) on full board basis
- All entrance fees according to the tour program
- Transfer from/to airport
- All ground transportation at each destination
- English speaking guide at each destination
- Government Tax
Price doesn’t include
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any service in Addis Ababa
- Video and camera fees if and where applicable
- Entrance fees to any special ceremonies you might encounter by chance
- Tips, telephone calls, laundry services and other expenses of personal nature
- Non specified meals
- International and Domestic flight