Birdwatching Tour of Ethiopia
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Duration
12 Days
Tour Type
Rift Valley Lakes
Location
Bale Mountains National Park
Overview
Tour Highlights
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s top birding destinations, home to over 860 bird species, including 30+ endemics found nowhere else on Earth. This 12-day tour takes you through a rich variety of habitats—from highland forests and alpine plateaus to Rift Valley lakes and arid savannahs—offering exceptional opportunities to spot both endemic and migratory species.
Included/Excluded
All ground transportation in a private vehicle (4x4 or minibus depending on group size)
11accommodation (mid-range lodges/hotels, twin/double sharing)
All meals (Breakfast)
Professional English-speaking birding guide
Local site guides and park scouts where required
Entrance fees to all national parks and reserves
Bottled water during travel and excursions
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
All taxes and government permits
International airfare to/from Ethiopia
Visa fees and personal travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft beverages not included with meals
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
Laundry, souvenirs, and personal expenses
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera/video fees at select sites (if applicable)
International airfare to/from Ethiopia
Visa fees and personal travel insurance
Itinerary
Arrival in Addis Ababa
Day 1:
Arrive at Bole International Airport. Meet your birding guide and transfer to your hotel. If time permits, enjoy light birding around the city parks or gardens.
Full Day Birding in Addis Ababa
Day 2:
Spend the day birding in and around the capital. Visit Entoto Hills, Gullele Botanic Garden, and possibly Sululta Plain.
Drive to Debrezeit (Bishoftu)
Day 3:
Travel to the scenic crater lakes of Debrezeit. Spend the day birding around Lakes Hora, Babogaya, and Bishoftu Guda.
Drive to Abiata-Shala National Park
Day 4:
Continue to Abiata-Shala National Park. Explore the park's lakes and woodlands, known for their impressive bird populations.
Full Day Birding in Abiata-Shala & Langano
Day 5:
Enjoy an extended day birding around Lake Langano and nearby woodlands. Excellent chance to spot raptors and endemic species.
Drive to Lake Hawassa
Day 6:
Head south to Lake Hawassa, stopping en route for roadside birding. In the afternoon, bird along the lakeshore and visit the lively fish market.
Hawassa – Wondo Genet Forest
Day 7:
Morning birding around Hawassa, then drive to Wondo Genet, a lush forested area with excellent forest birding trails.
Drive to Bale Mountains National Park (Dinsho)
Day 8:
Ascend into the highlands to Dinsho, the gateway to Bale Mountains. Afternoon birding in the Juniper forests.
Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest
Day 9:
Spend the day exploring the Sanetti Plateau (high-altitude birding) and the Harenna Forest (subtropical habitat).
Drive to Awash National Park
Day 10:
Descend from the highlands and drive to Awash National Park, one of Ethiopia’s best savannah birding destinations.
Full Day Birding in Awash National Park
Day 11:
Bird along the Awash River, the Ilala grasslands, and the hot springs area. Visit the gorge and acacia woodland zones.
Awash – Return to Addis Ababa
Day 12:
Drive back to Addis Ababa. Stop at Lake Beseka for final birding. Evening farewell dinner and optional souvenir shopping.
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