5-Day Birdwatching Adventure Ethiopia

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

Addis Ababa – Lake Ziway – Lake Langano Birding Tour

Depart Addis Ababa at 6:00 AM and drive south through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Ziway, one of Ethiopia's top birdwatching destinations. Explore the lakeshore and wetlands, home to abundant waterbirds and migratory species. Likely sightings include African Fish Eagle, Great White Pelican, Pink-backed Pelican, Saddle-billed Stork, Marabou Stork, African Spoonbill, Sacred Ibis, Pied Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, Black-winged Lovebird and Yellow-fronted Parrot. Continue to Lake Langano for afternoon birding in acacia woodland, searching for White-cheeked Turaco, Greyish Eagle-Owl, Verreaux's Eagle-Owl, African Wood Owl and colorful woodland birds. Overnight at Ija Resort, Langano.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Ija Langano Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Langano – Abijata-Shalla National Park – Hawassa

Lake Langano – Abijata-Shalla National Park – Hawassa

Leave before sunrise for Abijata-Shalla National Park, one of Ethiopia's finest birding hotspots. Explore alkaline lakes, wetlands and acacia woodland while enjoying a picnic breakfast. Possible sightings include Greater and Lesser Flamingos, African Jacana, Black Crake, Great White Pelican, Goliath Heron, Purple Heron, Hamerkop, African Pygmy Goose, White-backed Duck and numerous waders. Continue to Hawassa for lunch and relaxation before visiting Amora Gedel Forest and Lake Hawassa, where you may encounter African Fish Eagle, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, White-cheeked Turaco, African Paradise Flycatcher, Woodland Kingfisher, Grey-headed Kingfisher and other forest birds.
Overnight at Lewi Resort.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Lewi Resort Hawassa

• Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hawassa – Bale Mountains National Park – Sodota Campsite

Hawassa – Bale Mountains National Park – Sodota Campsite

Enjoy early morning birding along Lake Hawassa, then drive to Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia's premier destination for endemic birds. Stop en route to search rocky cliffs for eagle-owls before entering the park. Continue through montane forest to Sodota Campsite. Bird highlights may include Blue-winged Goose, Rouget's Rail, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Wattled Ibis, Ethiopian Siskin, Abyssinian Longclaw, Thick-billed Raven, Moorland Chat, Lammergeier, Verreaux's Eagle and Augur Buzzard. Mammals may include the Ethiopian Wolf and Menelik's Bushbuck.
Overnight at Sodota Camp.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale Mountains – Awash National Park - Doho Lodge

Bale Mountains – Awash National Park

Begin with sunrise birding on the Afro-alpine moorlands of Bale Mountains, searching for endemic birds and impressive raptors. After breakfast, drive to Awash National Park, stopping along the way to observe woodland and savannah birds. Species may include Abyssinian Roller, European Bee-eater, Little Bee-eater, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, Tawny Eagle, Bateleur, Secretary Bird, White-bellied Go-away-bird and Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill. Upon arrival, explore the Awash River and riverine forest for White-crested Turaco, kingfishers, herons and other riverside species.
Overnight at 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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Awash – Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve – Addis Ababa

Awash – Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve – Addis Ababa

Depart before sunrise for Alledeghi Wildlife Reserve, an outstanding birding area of open grassland and acacia scrub. Enjoy a picnic breakfast while searching for Somali Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Arabian Bustard, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Black-faced Sandgrouse, Martial Eagle, Rüppell's Vulture, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pygmy Falcon, Abyssinian Roller and other dry-country birds. Wildlife may include Beisa Oryx, Soemmerring's Gazelle, Salt's Dik-dik and Golden Jackal. Continue to Addis Ababa for a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner before your transfer to the airport or hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable birdwatching safari.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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