8-Day Birding in Ethiopia Tour Rift Valley

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa Awash National Park

Drive east to Awash National Park, one of Ethiopia’s prime birding destinations.
The park hosts a rich variety of birdlife including Red-bellied Parrots, Bustards, Weavers, Hoopoes, Yellow-throated Serin, Red-fronted Barbet, Pygmy Batis, and Lesser-striped Swallow.
Mammals commonly seen include Anubis Baboon, Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Warthog, Beisa Oryx, Soemmerring’s Gazelle, Lesser Kudu, and Salt’s Dik-dik.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Awash National park discover Alidege

Continue birding in Awash National Park
Alledeghi Plains are the much better protected of the two. One of the least explored areas in Africa, the Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve itself covers some 1,800 square kilometres, and includes grasslands, wooded rises and mountains to the south. In terms of wildlife, the reserve is one of Ethiopia’s most rewarding destinations, with seven lion prides, cheetah, Beisa oryx, Soemmerring’s gazelle, spotted hyena, Northern gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra. As with Awash, the birdlife is fantastic, and includes Somali ostrich, Arabian bustard, North carmine bee eater, Abyssinian roller and even Scissor-tailed kite.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Langano lake

Drive to Lake Langano with birding stops at Koka Dam, the Awash River, and Lake Ziway. Spot species such as; the African Pygmy Goose, Black-billed Woodhoopoe, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Black Tit, Little Weaver, Yellow-billed storks, Collared Pratincole, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, White Pelicans, Fish Eagles, and crowned and common cranes are seen here in impressive numbers.

A trip to Langano is a great idea! Located on the shores of Lake Langano, this charming town in Ethiopia offers a serene and peaceful getaway. You can spend your day relaxing on the beach, taking a boat ride on the lake, or exploring the surrounding hills and forests.

Be sure to visit the Langano Monastery, a historic and spiritual site that dates back to the 16th century. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner at one of the local restaurants and watch the sunset over the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Sabana Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Wondo Genet – Bale Mountains

Lake Langano – Wondo Genet – Bale Mountains
Drive from Langano to the Bale Mountains National Park, rated by the African Bird Club as the number 4 birding destination in Africa. Over 300 species of birds live here, six are endemic to Ethopia. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area: Menelik’s Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala. Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget’s Rail, and numerous other species.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale Mounatin National Park

Bale Mounatin National Park
Continue exploring Bale Mountains National Park and drive further into the interior. Spot birds such as Chestnut-naped Francolin, Ground Thrush (of the distinctive, endemic species Simensis), the secretive Abyssinia Ground- thrush, the vocal Abyssinian Catbird, and the endemic White-backed Black-Tit. If we are very fortunate, we will see a pair of the endangered Wattled Crane in the moist grasslands or spot a Cape Eagle- Lapwing, Thekla Lark, Red-breasted Wheatear, and Moorland chats. On the Senetti Plateau, (the largest continuous area of its altitude in Africa) look for the endemic and rare Ethiopian Red Wolf.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Dinsho Bale Mountains National Park - Fly Back Addis Ababa

Visit Dinsho National park and Fly back to Addis Abeba

After breakfast, drive to Dinisho national park, here we do a one/two hours hike in the park to see some of the endemic wild life, Niyal, Minlick Bushbuck and others.
After, drive to Robe town for lunch break and depart at 14:25 and arrival in Addis 15:20.
This will be end of the Adventure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Premier Dynasty Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Addis ababa city tour

Explore the vibrant capital of Ethiopia with our knowledgeable and multilingual guide. Highlights include the National Museum, Ethnography Museum, Menelik Palace, Holy Trinity Cathedral, bustling Merkato, and the newly opened Unity Park. You'll also enjoy lunch and dinner at a top restaurant. After your adventures, we'll provide a comfortable transfer back to your hotel for the night.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Premier Dynasty Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Debrelibanos monastry Addis Ababa

Drive to Debre Libanos, Ethiopia’s premier birding hotspot, where dramatic cliffs and lush valleys host an incredible diversity of species. Spot endemic treasures like the White-winged Cliff Chat, Black-headed Siskin, and Rüppell’s Black Chat alongside soaring Lammergeiers and elegant Augur Buzzards. The Jemma River Gorge adds breathtaking scenery and rare sightings such as the Harwood’s Francolin. With rich habitats and stunning landscapes, Debre Libanos offers an unforgettable birdwatching adventure blending nature, culture, and awe-inspiring views.

Main Destination:

Debre Libanos Monastery (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.