Ethiopia · Bird Watching

6-Day Birdwatching Tour of Awash, Bellen and Ankober in Ethiopia

6 Days Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the birdlife of Bellen, Ankober, and Awash National Park
02 Get sightings of the rare Kori Bustard, Arabian Bustard, Kestrel, and Snake Eagle
03 Head to the town of Metehara and see aquatic birds at Lake Beseka
04 Get to know more about birds and Ethiopia's 18 endemic bird species

Sign up for this 6-day birdwatching tour through Ethiopia and explore the birdlife of Awash National Park, Bellen, and Ankober. Learn to identify different species of birds, including Ethiopia's 18 endemic bird species, and look out for the famous Kori Bustard, Arabian Bustard, Kestrel, Starling, and Snake Eagle. Along the way, visit Metehara and see aquatic birds at Lake Beseka.

Learn to identify different species of birds, including Ethiopia's 18 endemic bird species, and look out for the famous Kori Bustard, Arabian Bustard, Kestrel, Starling, and Snake Eagle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Addis Ababa, Ankober, Awash National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and meet your guide.
Get transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Drive to Awash National Park via Lake Hora and Metehara

After driving for about 46 km, make a short stop at Lake Hora.
Proceed with the drive to Awash National Park.
En route, stop at the small town of Metehara and see different aquatic birds at Lake Beseka.

Overnight lodge stay.

Day 03

Birdwatching Game Drive in Awash National Park

This is one of the richest habitats here, with more than 245 species of birds, of which the Kori Bustard and Arabian Bustard are the most interesting ones. There are also more than 50 species of birds of prey, including vultures, Bat Hawk, Snake Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Ruppell's griffons, Kestrel, and Carmine Bee-eater.

Overnight lodge stay.

Day 04

Drive to Bellen for Birdwatching

Observe different species of birds here that are quite common, including Starling, Sandgrouse, and Weaver.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05

Drive to Ankober to Spot Endemic Birds

Spot lots of birds, including the beautiful endemic birds of Abyssinian Catbird and Ankober Serin.

Overnight lodge stay.

Day 06

Return to Addis Ababa and Farewell Dinner

Arrive in Addis Ababa and check in at the hotel after freshening up.
Have a traditional farewell dinner with Ethiopian cultural music and dancing presentations.

Overnight at the hotel or departure.

The route