3-Day Bahir Dar Birding and Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery

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

Flight to Bahir Dar and Lake Tana Birding

Early in the morning, fly to Bahir Dar, accompanied by your professional birding guide. Upon arrival, begin exploring the shores of Lake Tana and its surrounding wetlands, searching for African Fish Eagle, Great White Pelican, African Jacana, Squacco Heron, Malachite Kingfisher, and other waterbirds.

Continue birdwatching in papyrus swamps, cultivated fields, and nearby woodland habitats, looking for Blue-winged Goose, Wattled Ibis, White-collared Pigeon, and other highland species. Enjoy excellent opportunities for bird photography while discovering the remarkable avian diversity of the Lake Tana region.

Overnight: Jacaranda Hotel in Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Activities:

• Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zege Peninsula – Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery and Forest Birding

After an early breakfast, take a boat across Lake Tana to the beautiful Zege Peninsula, combining birdwatching with a visit to the historic Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery. Walk through the peninsula’s lush forest, coffee-growing areas, and woodland trails, watching for forest-dwelling birds and other wildlife. The peninsula is known for its rich bird diversity and traditional forest habitats.

Visit Ura Kidane Mihret, a historic Ethiopian Orthodox monastery renowned for its colorful biblical murals, traditional circular architecture, and religious treasures. Learn about the monastery’s history and the important role of the surrounding forest in local religious and cultural traditions.

Continue birding along forest edges and lakeshore habitats, looking for Yellow-fronted Parrot, Banded Barbet, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, African Paradise Flycatcher, and other woodland species, depending on local sightings.
Overnight: Jacaranda Hotel in Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Activities:

• Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Blue Nile Outlet and Final Birding

Begin the day with an early-morning birding excursion around the Blue Nile outlet and the nearby wetlands of Lake Tana. Explore the lakeshore habitats in search of African Fish Eagle, Great White Pelican, kingfishers, herons, egrets, and other waterbirds.

Continue birdwatching through the surrounding woodlands, shrublands, and agricultural areas, looking for additional species and enjoying final opportunities for bird photography. In the afternoon, transfer to Bahir Dar Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• Morning boat trip

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner 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.