Ethiopian Birding Tours – 7 Days
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Ethiopia is considered as one of the top birding destinations in Africa with more than 800 species, of which more than 600 are resident or presumed resident and the remainder are Palaearctic or intra-African migrants. Birdwatching tours in Ethiopia are normally focused on the southern area although there are also some endemics found in the northern part of Ethiopia. Travelling through the Rift Valley, the Awash National Park or Yabello surroundings will provide you the perfect introduction to African birds as any other country and the fascinating experience to observe a rich variety of birdlife.
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- Pick and Drop Services
- 1 Meal Per Day
- Cruise Dinner & Music Event
- Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- Food & Drinks
- Tickets
Tour Plan
Drive to Awash National Park and enjoy a tour around the park to see the wildlife and admire a stunning sunset from the lodge located by the Awash River falls.
Overnight in Awash National Park (lodge or camping).
Visit the Ilala Sala plain, the Awash River waterfalls and the acacia thickets to spot some species such as the Grey Hornbill, the Somali Fiscal, the Helmeted Guinea Fowl or the Kori Bustard.
Overnight in Awash National Park (lodge or camping).
Drive to Bishangari on the Rift Valley Lake of Langano where you can explore the riverine forest and adjacent lake with birds such as the Yellow-fronted Parrot, the White Cheeked Turaco, the Orange-bellied Parrot, the African Paradise Flycatcher, the Bare-faced go-away bird and others. Overnight in Bishangari (lodge or camping) .
Drive to Wondo Genet and hike in the surrounding forest to spot some great birds like the endemic Yellow-fronted Parrot.
Overnight in Wondo Genet (hotel or camping).
Drive to Yirgalem and check-in at the Aregash Lodge, where there is a large area with a rich bird life. Great Sparrow Hawks, Tambourine Doves, Mountain Thrushes and other species can be easily spotted.
Overnight in Yirgalem (lodge or camping).
Drive to Awassa and visit the lake shore to spot some aquatic birds such as White-backed ducks, African Pygmy-gooses, barbets, among others.
Overnight in Awassa (hotel).
Drive back to Addis Ababa via Abiata-Shala National Park where there is a large community of flamingos and other water birds. In the evening, Inside Ethiopia Tours offers you a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. End of the tour.
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