Ethio Top Land Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Addis Ababa to Lake Langano

Addis Ababa to Lake Langano

After breakfast, we begin our journey to Lake Langano. Along the way, we'll make stops at Lake Ziway and Koka Dam—both well-known birding hotspots. Keep an eye out for a variety of bird species including the African Pygmy Goose, Black-billed Wood Hoopoe, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Black Tit, and Little Weaver.
Overnight: Langano.

Main Destination:
Lake Langano
Accommodation:
Keeti Hotel
  • Budget hotel located near Lake Langano
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Lake Langano to Hawassa

Lake Langano to Hawassa

Today is dedicated to birdwatching around Lake Langano and within Abiyata–Shala National Park. Lake Abiyata alone is home to over 300 bird species. You may spot Yellow Wagtails, Ibises, Cormorants, Pelicans, Ducks, Egrets, Herons, Flamingos, Storks, Swallows, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Rollers, Wheatears, and the African Marsh Harrier, among others.
Overnight: in Hawassa.

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:
Hawassa Lake View Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Exploring Hawassa

Exploring Hawassa

After an early breakfast, we'll continue birding in and around Hawassa. The area is rich in avian diversity, with chances to see species like the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Roget’s Rail, Marabou Stork, Black and White Egrets, Spur-winged Goose, Malachite and Woodland Kingfishers, Swallows, Ibis, African Fish Eagle, and more.
Overnight: Hotel in Hawassa.

Main Destination:
Awasa (City)
Accommodation:
Hawassa Lake View Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Return to Addis Ababa and Departure

Return to Addis Ababa and Departure

This morning, we head back to Addis Ababa, stopping at several birding locations along the Rift Valley Lakes, including Lake Ziway. This lake is renowned for its dense bird population—expect to see African Pygmy Geese, Yellow-billed Storks, Collared Pratincoles, Jacanas, White Pelicans, Fish Eagles, and Crowned and Common Cranes. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with live music and cultural dance performances representing Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups. Afterward, you'll be transferred to the airport for your late-night departure.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Ethio Top Land Tours, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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