Fascinating cultures, both traditional and Christian, and friendly people ensure an enjoyable experience.
Our 19-day birding tour comprehensively covers this unique country and every single endemic bird is targeted (Ethiopia has the second highest count of endemics on the continent). Up to five hundred species of birds and many rare mammals can be expected and the ease of the birding is quite remarkable. Ethiopia is also one of Africa’s most rewarding photographic destinations.
In central Ethiopia we explore massive Rift Valley lakes teeming with birds, moss-draped mountain forests supporting a wide selection of endemics, the high Bale Mountains home to the critically endangered Ethiopian Wolf, the impressive Jemma Valley and Awash National Park, a Mecca for game and bird watching (home to an incredible six species of bustard). Key species we will seek include Spot-breasted Lapwing, Blue-winged Goose, Rouget’s Rail, Wattled Ibis, Ankober Serin, Yellow-fronted Parrot, White-backed Black Tit and Abyssinian Woodpecker.
To find some of Ethiopia’s most sought after endemics such as the fabled Ruspoli’s Turaco and enigmatic Stresemann’s Bush Crow, we will venture to remote corners of this ancient land (close to the Somali frontier at Bogol Manyo and the Kenyan border at Yabello). In these significantly drier habitats of southern Ethiopia, we will be searching for birds unique to this region including White-tailed Swallow, Degodi and Sidamo Lark, White-winged Collared-Dove, Red-naped Bushshrike and Juba Weaver.
Our three-day Lalibela Historical pretour extension will allow us to explore the unique series of 12th century monolithic churches hewn out of solid rock, often considered one of the wonders of the world. We will enjoy an excursion to the church of Asheton Mariam located on the top of a 4,000m ridge, providing fantastic views of the countryside. The spectacular scenery, fascinating history, diverse cultures and astonishing wildlife make Ethiopia a truly superb destination.
Tour details:
Ethiopian Endemics I: 11-29 January (19 days)
Historical Ext I: 29 January-1 February (3 days)
Historical Ext II: 28-30 November (3 days)
Ethiopian Endemics II: 1-19 December (19 days).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Ethiopian Endemics I: US $4100 per person, US $275 single supplement
Historical Ext I: US $975 per person, US $80 single supplement
Historical Ext II: US $1100 per person, US $100 single supplement
Ethiopian Endemics II: US $4275 per person, US $300 single supplement.
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