Addis Ababa: 10-Day Ethiopian Endemic Birdwatching Tour
ID: GYG1085290-1666826
Catégorie:
Pays: Éthiopie
Durée du projet:
10 jours
Description
Embark on a 10-day birdwatching tour from Addis Ababa. Explore the Great Rift Valley, Lake Langano, and Abiyata–Shalla National Park. Visit Bale Mountains National Park and Yabello Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 1: Addis Ababa → Lake Langano
Drive south through the Great Rift Valley with birding stops at Koka Dam, Awash River, and Lake Ziway. Target birds include African Pygmy Goose, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Little Weaver, Collared Pratincole, and Jacanas.
Overnight: Lodge at Lake Langano
Day 2: Lake Langano → Abiyata–Shalla NP
Explore Abiyata–Shalla National Park, home to 300+ bird species. Look for Yellow Wagtail, Flamingos, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Rollers, and African Marsh Harrier.
Overnight: Lodge at Lake Langano
Day 3: Langano → Bale Mountains (Dinsho)
Drive to Bale Mountains National Park. Afternoon hike near Dinsho HQ.
Mammals: Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck
Birds: Spot-breasted Lapwing, Rouget’s Rail, Wattled Ibis
Overnight: Hotel in Goba
Day 4: Gaysay Grasslands & Juniper Forest
Birding in grasslands and forest. Key species: Cape Eagle-Owl, Abyssinian Owl, Yellow-crowned Canary, White-backed Tit, Abyssinian Catbird, Ground Thrush.
Overnight: Wabe Shebele Hotel, Goba
Day 5: Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest
Full-day trip.
Wildlife: Ethiopian Wolf, Bale Monkey
Birds: Moorland Francolin, Cinnamon Bracken Warbler, Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher, Mountain Buzzard
Overnight: Hotel in Goba
Day 6: Bale → Yabello (Borena)
Drive south through dry savannah. En route birding: Red-naped Bushshrike, Foxy Lark, Three-streaked Tchagra.
Overnight: Hotel in Yabello
Day 7: Arero Forest → Mega
Search for endemic Prince Ruspoli’s Turaco. Other highlights: Stresemann’s Bushcrow, Somali Short-toed Lark, Heuglin’s Bustard.
Overnight: Hotel in Mega
Day 8: Yabello Wildlife Sanctuary
Full day in the sanctuary and savannah. Key species: Somali Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Vulturine Guineafowl, Kori Bustard, Somali Bee-eater.
Mammals: Burchell’s Zebra, Aardvark, Grant’s Gazelle
Overnight: Hotel in Yabello
Day 9: Yabello → Hawassa
Drive north with en route birding. Spot Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Fish Eagle, Marabou Stork, Kingfishers.
Overnight: Hotel in Hawassa
Day 10: Hawassa → Lake Ziway → Addis Ababa
Morning birding at Lake Hawassa. Return to Addis with stops at Lake Ziway. Repeat sightings and tour wrap-up.
Overnight: Saro Maria Hotel or airport transfer
Faits saillants
- Marvel at the diverse birdlife of Ethiopia on a 10-day birdwatching tour
- Explore the Great Rift Valley, Lake Langano, and Abiyata–Shalla National Park
- Visit Bale Mountains National Park, a top birding site in Africa
- Discover the Gaysay Grasslands, Juniper Forests, and Sanetti Plateau
- Search for the endemic Prince Ruspoli’s Turaco in Arero Forest
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves long drives and hikes.
Weather can vary significantly, so pack accordingly.
Some areas may have limited access to medical facilities.
Driver or team leader waiting for clients holding paper with their name on it or at Hotel lobby
INCLUS
- Bird watching
- Wildlife viewing
- Accommodation
- Meals full-board
- Transportation
- Live tour guide
- Park fees
- Scouts
NON INCLUS
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
