Birding Watching tours to the Simien Mountains and Lake Tana

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ID: GYG757077-1220436
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 5 days


Description

Welcome to Ethio Backpacker tours, in this tour you have the opportunity to visit an endemic birds of Ethiopia found in Simien mountain national park and Lake tana
Day 01 Addis Ababa - Gondar - Simien Mountains
Fly to Gondar on Ethiopian Airline. Continue by car to the Simien Mountains National Park for an afternoon of birding. Bird species seen in the Simien Mountains are Chestnut-naped Francolin, Lanner Falcon, Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture), White-collared pigeon, and Abyssinian Longclaw.
Overnight Lodge
Day 02 Simien Mountains - Gondar
Early morning birding in the Simien Mountains National Park. Drive to Gondar. Following lunch, birding in the Gondar area. In addition to some unique bird species are three mammals endemic to Ethiopia, the Gelada monkey, Ethiopian Wolf, and Walia Ibex.
Overnight Hotel
Day 03 Gondar - Bahar Dar
Morning departure for Bahar, stopping halfway at the lakeside town of Fogera for birding. Look for such species as Black-crowned Cranes, Little Stint, and Three-banded Plover. Arrive at Bahar Dar for dinner.
Overnight Hotel
Day 04 Bahar Dar
A day of birding on Lake Tana spotting a variety of water birds. Return to Bahar Dar before evening.
Day 05 Bahar Dar - Addis Ababa
Fly to Addis Ababa to join another tour or check in for your next destination or international flight.

Highlights

  • Addis Ababa - Gondar - Simien Mountains
  • Simien Mountains - Gondar
  • Gondar - Bahar Dar

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our representatives guide and driver will meeting you at Bole international airport and will provide a free shuttle. If you are interested to directly fly to Gonder, we have also other representatives there and after hotel check- in you will start your trip.
INCLUDED
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals full board
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation fees
  • English speaking guide, scouts
NOT INCLUDED
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.