Ethiopian Bird Watching Tour 6 Days

Drive south through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Ziway, a renowned birdwatching destination, where a boat trip offers excellent opportunities to observe waterbirds, including the African Fish Eagle and Great White Pelican. Enjoy outstanding wildlife photography with birds that are well accustomed to boats, allowing for close-up action shots. Continue to Haile Resort Hawassa for an overnight stay.

Travel to Abijatta-Shalla National Park to explore its alkaline lakes, famous for large flocks of flamingos and a variety of waterbirds. The park offers exceptional opportunities to photograph flamingos, especially during the soft morning light with beautiful reflections on the lakes. Continue to Lake Langano for an overnight stay.

Drive to Bale Mountains National Park, stopping at Dinsho to spot endemic birds and mammals, including the Mountain Nyala and Wattled Ibis. The park's open meadows provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography in the soft morning or late afternoon light. Overnight at Nurobe Hotel

Spend the day exploring the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s highest alpine ecosystems and the best place to observe the endangered Ethiopian Wolf. Search for unique wildlife, including the Blue-winged Goose, Spot-breasted Plover, and Giant Mole-Rat, while enjoying outstanding wildlife photography in the open alpine landscape. Return for an overnight stay at Nurobe Hotel

Descend into the lush Harenna Forest, Ethiopia’s largest tropical cloud forest, renowned for its endemic birds and unique primates, including the Bale Monkey and Colobus Monkey. The forest’s misty atmosphere and moss-covered trees provide exceptional opportunities for nature and wildlife photography. Continue to Goba for an overnight stay at Nurobe Hotel

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy aerial views of the magnificent Bale Mountains as you depart. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, transfer to your hotel or onward destination. This marks the end of your memorable birdwatching and nature adventure in Ethiopia.