7-Day Ethiopia Birdwatching & Wildlife Safari Tour

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

Addis Ababa City Tour

Upon arrival, you will start your exploration of Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia. Visit key attractions such as the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato market. Enjoy a city drive that introduces you to the culture, history, and daily life of the city. Overnight stay in Capital hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

• 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 – Abijata-Shalla National Park

After breakfast, drive to Abijata-Shalla National Park, famous for its beautiful lakes and rich birdlife. Enjoy birdwatching around Lake Abijata where flamingos, great white pelicans, African fish eagles, and storks are commonly seen. Explore the park’s open savannah and spot animals such as warthogs, gazelles, and baboons. Return to nearby lodge or camp for overnight stay Ija Resort.

Main Destination:

Abijatta-Shalla National Park

Best Time To Go October to February (Flocks of flamingo)

High Season October to January (The park is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Ija Langano Resort

• Mid-range resort located less than 1hr drive from Abijatta-Shalla NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Awash National Park Birding

Drive to Awash National Park, one of Ethiopia’s best birding destinations. Today you may see birds such as Abyssinian roller, northern carmine bee-eater, Egyptian vulture, ostrich, and secretary bird. Enjoy game viewing with possible sightings of Beisa oryx, greater kudu, and baboons along the Awash River. Overnight stay Doho lodge.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast, visit Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve, a remote and beautiful semi-arid ecosystem. This area is excellent for birdwatching, including species such as kori bustard, lappet-faced vulture, white-bellied go-away-bird, and chestnut-bellied sandgrouse. Enjoy the vast landscapes where herds of antelopes and other wildlife may be seen in the distance. Return to Awash area for overnight stay. Overnight stay Doho lodge.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Awash – Bale Mountains (Dinsho)

Early morning drive to Bale Mountains National Park via the scenic highlands. Arrive at Dinsho and explore the park headquarters area for birding. Expect to see endemic species such as Abyssinian catbird, black-headed siskin, white-backed black tit, and Ethiopian siskin. Overnight stay Nurobe Hotel.

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)

Tullu Dimtu Exploration

Today you will ascend to Tullu Dimtu, one of the highest peaks in Ethiopia. Birding here includes sightings of spot-breasted lapwing, wattled ibis, Ethiopian siskin, and lammergeier (bearded vulture). Enjoy dramatic Afro-alpine scenery and unique vegetation zones. Overnight stay Nurobe Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

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)

Harenna Forest – Return to Addis Ababa

Visit the lush Harenna Forest, known for its dense forest bird species like Narina trogon, yellow-fronted parrot, olive pigeon, and Abyssinian woodpecker. After exploration, drive back to Addis Ababa through scenic landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with cultural music and dance. Overnight or transfer to airport depending on your flight schedule.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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