6-Day Ethiopia Unseen Wild Animal, Nature and Photograph

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

Drive Addis Ababa to rift valley lakes and Debrezit to Ziway

Highlights: Wetland birds, lake photography
Descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping first at the crater lakes of Debre Zeit (Bishoftu), where you can spot African Pygmy Goose, Malachite Kingfisher, and Black Crake. Continue to Lake Ziway, known for its easy-to-spot African Fish Eagles, Hammerkops, Marabou Storks, and Yellow-billed Storks. The light here is perfect for bird-in-flight photography.

Overnight: Haile resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

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

Lake Langano and Abijatta-Shalla National Park

Highlights: Shorebirds, flamingos, woodland species
Spend the morning around Lake Langano, where the surrounding acacia woodland is home to White-browed Sparrow-Weaver, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, and Bare-faced Go-away Bird. Then explore Abijatta-Shalla National Park, where the saline lakes attract thousands of Lesser and Greater Flamingos, Avocets, and Black-winged Stilts—a dream for wide-angle and landscape shots.

Overnight: Hara Langano Eco Lodges.

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:

Hara Langano Eco Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Bale mountain national park

Highlights: High-altitude species, endemic mammals
Drive to Bale Mountains National Park, one of Ethiopia’s best birding destinations. Stop in Dinsho, where you may see the endemic Rouget’s Rail, Abyssinian Longclaw, and Blue-winged Goose. The high-altitude meadows are also frequented by Mountain Nyala, Menkir Sheep, and Wattled Ibis, excellent subjects for wildlife photography.

Overnight: Lodge in the Bale Mountains.

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:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explores Sanetti Plateau – Roof of the Horn

Highlights: Ethiopian Wolf, rare endemics
Venture onto the Sanetti Plateau, Africa’s highest all-weather road. Here you'll search for the critically endangered Ethiopian Wolf—the world's rarest canid. Bird species include Spot-breasted Lapwing, Chestnut-naped Francolin, and Abyssinian Catbird. The moorlands and giant lobelias provide a surreal setting for wide-angle nature shots.

Overnight: Lodge in Bale Mountains.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Harenna Forest Exploration

Highlights: Afro-montane forest species, endemic birds
Descend to the lush Harenna Forest, a unique cloud forest ecosystem. Look for Abyssinian Crimsonwing, White-cheeked Turaco, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, and Sharpe’s Starling. The light filtering through the misty canopy offers ideal conditions for artistic photography. Wildlife may include bushbucks and rare monkeys.

Overnight: Lodge in Bale Mountains.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Addis Ababa

Highlights: Scenic drive, optional birding stops
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Addis Ababa. Enjoy optional birding en route with stops at wetlands or escarpments depending on time and interests. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner with live music and dance before being transferred to the airport for your departure.

Overnight: Day use hotel or transfer to airport.

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.