Ornithology and bird watching of Ethiopia
You are a photographer, passionate about birds, this trip is made for you.
Bird watching in Ethiopia is a captivating experience for bird watching enthusiasts. Ethiopia, in particular, is a bird watcher's paradise due to its ecological diversity, ranging from highlands to river valleys and deserts.
In Ethiopia, Simien National Park is home to an impressive variety of species, including the bearded vulture, red-headed weaver, white-headed wheatear and carmine bee-eater.
Additionally, the Rift Valley Lakes region is another hotspot for birding, offering unique opportunities to spot birds such as the greater flamingo, bald ibis and African spoonbill.
Travel to Ethiopia for bird watching, a country that hosts more than 800 species of birds in all corners of Ethiopia, regardless of the environment, climate, altitude, bird watching in Ethiopia will be to match your passion.
All year round and particularly during the October/November migration period, a selection of good bird watching sites in Ethiopia, the many national parks, lakes, Simien and the Bale highlands, make Ethiopia a natural wealth for many species.
To observe birds, you must choose the right time to go out, look for the bird in the landscape, be attentive to the slightest cry and show great patience are the basic principles of ornithology.
Explore the natural beauty of Ethiopia and Africa through our birding program - a fascinating adventure that will allow you to discover breathtaking ornithological diversity in spectacular settings.
This program takes you, among others, to Awash Park, the Bale Mountains, Nechisar Park and Chamo Lake.
Join us for an unforgettable experience of bird watching and connecting with wilderness, accompanied by Henu, Ethiopia's specialist bird photographer.
The main points
- The most beautiful spots for bird watching
- Species endemic to Ethiopia
- An accompanying photographer specializing in birds
Arrival in Addis Ababa, meeting with your guide and transfer to your hotel for installation.
After lunch, drive to the Geferssa reservoir 20 km west of the capital. Wattled Ibis, Abyssinian Sentinel, White-collared Pigeon and Chocolate Godemfly are the endemic species that you will discover as well as certain waterbirds such as Triple-collared Plovers, Little Grebes on White Stilts and the endemic Blue-winged Goose. Return to Addis Ababa.
Hotel night
Départ matinal jusqu'au Parc National d’Awash à 210kms à l'est d'Addis Abeba. Premier arrêt à Chelekleka, à proximité de Debre-Zeit, qui fournit
une variété de magnifiques oiseaux aquatiques, y compris quelques espèces arboricoles. Les grues cendrées et couronnées, Aigles ravisseurs et Aigles Pomarin, busards eurasiens des roseaux, Oie armée de Gambie, Dandrocigne à dos blanc, Canards à bosse, Ibis falcinelle, Nette brune, Canard à bec rouge, Spatule d'afrique, Traquet isabelle, Moinelette à oreillons blancs, Pipit à gorge rousse, Tourterelle maillée ,Tisserands maquillées, Gobemouche gris et Soulimanga tacazze sont parmi les oiseaux qui peuvent être vus.
Route pour Adama pour le déjeuner puis vous poursuivez jusqu’au Parc National d'Awash, avec quelques arrêts en route.
Nuit hôtel
Full day birdwatching in the lowlands of Awash National Park. It provides a large number of bird species like Martial Eagle and Imperial Eagle, Nubian Vultures, Gabar Goshawk, Shikra Hawk, Pearl Owl, Egyptian Vultures.
Apart from these birds of prey, the thorny bushes of the Awash and the gully forests by the Awash River also support a variety of different species. Short-breasted Messenger, Yellow-breasted Lark, Cory's Cisticola, Somali Shrike, Great Gray Shrike, Blanchot's Gladiator, Cardinal Woodpecker and Bearded Woodpecker, about five species of bustards, Metallic Widow, Modest Camaroptera, Beaumarquet melba, Rose-rumped Tchagra and many species of birds could be seen in this wonderful ornithological site.
Awash National Park is not only known for bird watching, but also for the discovery of baboons, black jackal, oryx, dik-dik.
Night hotel
This price includes
- Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4, fuel and experienced driver(s)
- An English-speaking photographer throughout the trip specializing in birds
- The program as described above
- Accommodation Hotels (double room) and camping according to the itinerary
- Full board. In order to favor bird watching, lunches will be taken in “camping mode” when the program requires it.
- All camping equipment (tent, mattress, table, chairs, etc.) with the exception of the sleeping bag
- All kitchen equipment
- Cook and kitchen assistant
- Non-alcoholic drinks during meals (1 mineral water per person)
- All transfers
- All entrance fees to parks and sites
- Boat for Lake Chamo and Lake Awassa
- Local guides on all sites
- All government taxes as per itinerary
This price does not include
- International flights
- Visa
- Cancellation/repatriation insurance (optional)
- Telephone, Laundry
- Fees for photos and videos
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- All other personal interests
Single room supplement: 120.00 euros per person
- 13 days / 12 nights
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January 11, 2025
Febuary 8, 2025
March 15, 2025
April 12, 2025
May 10, 2025
June 14, 2025
July 12, 2025
August 9, 2025
September 13, 2025
October 18, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
- Hotels and camping
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Transport :
Why travel with us ?
Value for money
Competitive prices while guaranteeing you quality service
Total flexibility
Our accessibility, our diversity of offers and our commitment to offering experiences adapted to each type of traveler
Services
Our careful drivers, passionate guides selected for their good level of French and respect for the values of Aisha Tours Ethiopia
Guarantees
We have all the necessary guarantees to ensure your peace of mind for your trip: Atout France registration, financial guarantees, insurance and traveler insurance.
Without any other intermediary
With our presence in France and Ethiopia, our advantage is to control your trip without delegating it to another service provider.
Our circuits in relation
The parks and lakes of southern Ethiopia
Starting from
2.100,00 €
Nechisar Park and lakes between relaxation and culture
Starting from
1.600,00 €
Awash Park and Harar
Starting from
1.300,00 €
Chebera Churchura National Park
Starting from
1500,00 €