7-Day Endemic Birds and Epic Landscape Photograph Tour

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

Drive Addis Ababa to Awash National Park

Drive Addis Ababa to Awash National Park. Stop at Chalalklaka wetland near Debre-Zeit. Look out for birds such as the White-backed Duck, Tufted Duck, little stint, Ruff, African Spoonbill, Yellow-billed stork, Common and crowned cranes, White-winged Black Tern, and others.

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:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bird watching in Awash National park

Spend the day bird-watching in Awash National Park. Look out for birds such as the Arabian Bustard, Kori Bustard, White-bellied Bustard, Buff crested Bustard, the Rosy-patched Shrike, Swallow-tailed Kite, Bristle Crowned Starling, different woodpeckers, Grey-headed and Sulpher breasted Bush-Shrike, Gabar Goshawk, Shirk, Crested Francolin, Common Quail, Harlequin Quail, Palm Swift, Orange-bellied Parrot, Martial Eagle, different wood Doves, Yellow-billed Hornbill, Crested Lark, Singing Bush Lark, Redwing Bush Lark, Somali Golden-breasted Bunting, Little Rock Thrush, Grey-headed Batis, and Spotted Flycatcher.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Langano

Drive to Langano. Before lunch, stop at Koka Dam (Awash River Bridge) for more aquatic and woodland birds Choose from various activities such as:

• Birdwatching: Look out for various bird species including pelicans and kingfishers.

• Swimming: Relax and swim in the lake's safe waters.
. Continue to Lake Zeway where you stop for lunch and an afternoon of bird-watching. On the way known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes and Visit the nearby town of Zeway and explore local markets or shops.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Abijata-Shalla Lakes National Park

Spend the morning bird-watching around the hotel garden and the cliff near the lake. After breakfast, drive to the Abijata-Shalla Lakes National Park for more bird-watching. Enjoy birdwatching; look out for flamingos, pelicans, and various other bird species that inhabit the area.

•Take a short walk along the lakeshore to appreciate the unique landscape and natural beauty. And Afternoon Enjoy a guided walk around the park to spot wildlife such as antelopes, monkeys, and various bird species. Take in the breathtaking views from different vantage points around Lake Shalla.

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:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bird watching Wondo Genet forest

Spend the day bird-watching in the forest of Wondo Genet. Look out for endemic birds like the Yellow-fronted Parrot, Thick-billed Raven, Abyssinian Woodpecker, and Banded Barbet. Continue exploring different trails within the forest. Focus on varied habitats to increase your chances of spotting more species.

• Look for woodpeckers, sunbirds, and raptors soaring above the treetops.

• Keep an eye out for other wildlife such as monkeys and butterflies.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Lewi Hotel Piazza

• Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Lake Awassa

Set off for Lake Awassa. Look out for birds such as the spotted creeper, African pygmy kingfisher, Bruce’s Green pigeon, Violet-backed Starling, Grey Kestrel, Giant Kingfisher, Klaas’s Cuckoo, Tree pipit, Allen’s Gallenue, Lesser Moorhen, Painted Snipe, Lesser Swamp Warbler, Grey kingfisher, Banded snake Eagle, the African and common snipe, purple and Goliath Heron, Greater Honey Guide, Grosbeak weaver, Red-breasted Wryneck, African Harrier Hawk, and Greater spotted Eagle.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Lewi Hotel Piazza

• Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Back to Addis Ababa

Drive back to Addis Ababa. En route, look for the species that haven’t been seen in the previous days of the trip. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Addis Ababa and end of the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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