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Ethiopia – Bird watching Tour
offered by supplier M14757 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
Ethiopia
Specialty Categories:
Birdwatching
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1500 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1900 Euro (EUR)
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About 40% of Ethiopian tourism comes from bird watchers and this nevertheless underscores the growing popularity of the pastime, as well as Ethiopia’s significance as a birding destination. One major reason for Ethiopia’s high profile among birdwatchers is the large number of species that are endemic or near endemic- in Africa, comparable only to South Africa and Tanzania. Another is that, while the total species count is not as high as some other African countries, it is probably easier to amass a trip list of 400 species over a normal length holiday in Ethiopia than it is in any African country. While many ornithological itineraries will depend greatly on available time, level of interest, and budget, Ethiopia does boast a defined birding itinerary which, with minor variations, is followed by most organized tours. Unlike the standard ‘historic circuit’, this itinerary is focused on areas south of Addis Ababa, which is however most of the more localized endemics are to be found, and it can only be covered thoroughly in a private vehicle.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Addis. After transfer to hotel have a city tour to some sites of Addis. Overnight Addis hotel.
Day 2: Drive Addis-Gefersa-Menagesha-Addis. Overnight Addis The above sites in the out skirts of Addis, as a water reservoir and park have varied species of Birds.
Day 3: Drive Addis-Awash National park. Overnight Awash lodge. This park is known as a real nestling spot for different species of Birds numbering more than 260.
Day 4: Have a full day visit to the park. Overnight Awash Lodge. Other than Bird life the park is known as a home for different species of animals.
Day 5: Drive Awash-Langano. Overnight Hotel. This drive will pave a way for different species of Birds on the roadside and in Langano resort beech.
Day 6: Drive Langano-Wondo Genet. Overnight Wondo Genet. Even though Wondo Genet is known for its hot spring its dense green compound nestles varied Bird species.
Day 7: Drive Wondogenet-Awassa. Overnight Hotel. This road and the compound complex of the Hotel is a suitable site to view different big species of Birds.
Day 8: Drive Awassa-Yabello. Overnight Hotel. This evergreen drive will take us to varied species of Birds. The Yabello wild life sanctuary will also offer a lot for admiration.
Day 9: Drive Yabello-Shashemene. Overnight Hotel.
Day 10: Drive Shashemene-Dinsho. Overnight Dinsho. Dinsho, the head quarter of Bale Mountain is a vital spot as it hosts endemic Mammals and Bird species of the country.
Day 11: Drive Dinsho-Goba. Overnight Goba Hotel. This drive will also take us to the vast bird species aggregation.
Day 12: Drive Goba-Sodore via Assela. Overnight Hotel. This drive through the plain land of the country is also a privilege for some bird species.
Day 13: Drive Sodore-Addis. Overnight Hotel. A visit to different lakes on the way is a chance of exploring the local bird species life.
Day 14: Fly/drive to Bahir Dar. Overnight Hotel.
Day 15: Have time for a visit and picture. Overnight Hotel. A boat cruise to the lake will pave a way for a view of the bird species in the lake.
Day 16: Bahir Dar-Addis. Overnight Hotel.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation (double room as stated in the Itinerary)
- All Surface transportation including transfers
- 98’ Model Toyota Land Cruiser 4 wheel drive
- Full Board Meal with soft drinks even in the camping Days
- All entrance fees
- Professional Cook and English speaking Guide
- Camping gears for the camping days
- Boat trip On Lake Tana
- All government taxes
- Two Camels for packing staff in Ertale & also scout service
Price Excludes:
- International Air Ticket
- Any airport tax
- Visa fee and departure taxes
- Camera or Video fee where inquired
- Any Alcoholic drinks
- Tipping and other personal expenses not mentioned in the including part
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Ethiopia
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