Bird Watching tour
Bird Watching Tour – 9 Days
Ethiopia is one of world’s leading birding destination and its bird life represents an interesting mixture of East and West African, migrant and some unusual endemic components.For any serious birding enthusiast Ethiopia is a heaven, with over 850 recorded bird species and 39 of these being endemics or near-endemics.
Itinerary
Arrive at Bole International Airport
A Simien Mountains Ethiopia Tour representative will meet you and take you to your hotel o/n sario-maria international Hotel ( https://sariomaria hotel.com)
Drive to awash National park
Drive to awash National park via the rift valley lakes of Bishoft near Drbrizait birding Knob-billed Duck’s Southern pochard, Garganey Ruff, Black-winged love bird o/n Awash Falls Lodge . (https//awashfallslodge.net)
Birding in Awash National Park
Birding in Awash National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley.Many species of birds are found here: African Orange-belliedParrots, The park also boasts a variety of mammals etc. O/N Awash falls Lodge (https//awashfallslodge.net)
Birding at Lake Ziway
Drive to Langano. En route, birding at Lake Ziway, truly a birder’s paradise and at Koka Dam. Spot bird species such as; the African Pygmy Goose,etc. o/n simo Beach .(www.Simbobeachlangano.com
Shalla National Park
Over 300 species can be seen around Lake Abiyata, such as: Yellow Wagtails, Ibis, Cormorant, Pelicans, Ducks, Egrets, Herons, Flamingos, Storks, Swallows, etc. O/ N Simbo Beach . (www.Simbobeach langano.com
Bale Mountains National Park
Drive to the Bale Mountains National Park and meet with park guide. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, etc . O/ N Wabe Shebele Hotel
View Endemic mammals
View Simien Red Wolves and other endemic mammals. Spot birds such as Chestnut-naped Francolin, Ground Thrush (of the distinctive, endemic race Simensis), and Moorland chats. etc Wabe Shebele Hotel
hawassa
Enroute to Hawassa spot numerous species: Silvery-Cheeked Hornbill, , African pygmy –goose, Africa jacana, etc o/n united Africa Hotel
hawassa
Drive back to Addis Ababa with stops for Birding on the way at Rift Valley Lakes. Lake Ziway,notorious for birding .Evening, enjoy a Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport. N/
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