12-Day Ethiopia Birding Tour with Bale, Awash and Rift Valley Lakes

• Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Addis Ababa.
• Explore Ethiopia's rich history at the National and Archaeological Museum.
• Visit the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral, a significant religious and historical site.
• Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto, the former capital of Emperor Menelik II.
• Experience Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market, offering a vibrant atmosphere and a glimpse into local culture.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay and relax after a day of exploration.

• After breakfast, drive to Koka Dam, where you will observe various species of water birds such as the Yellow-billed Stork and Great White Pelican.
• Spend the rest of the day birding along the shores of Lake Ziway and Langano, with a variety of birds to spot.
• Stay overnight at Bishangari Lodge, nestled in a beautiful location along the shores of Lake Langano.

• After breakfast, explore different bird species along the shores of Lake Langano.
• Spend the rest of the day birding in Abijata-Shalla National Park, home to many bird species.
• Return to Bishangari Lodge for the night, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

• Travel to Wondo Genet to spot the endemic Yellow-fronted Parrot and other bird species such as the Black-headed Forest Oriole and Green-backed Woodpecker.
• Continue your journey to Awassa, the capital of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Regional State.

Stay overnight at Haile or Lewi Resort, with beautiful lake views.

• Visit the fish market along the lakeshore of Awassa to spot various aquatic bird species.
• Travel through the farmlands to Dinsho, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park, known for its endemic wildlife and bird species.

Stay overnight at Dinsho Lodge or Goba Wabeshebele Hotel for a comfortable rest.

• Drive 110 km from Robe to Sof Omar, the largest cave in the Horn of Africa, where you can observe beautiful birds and natural scenery.
• Return to Goba Wabeshebele Hotel for an overnight stay.

• Explore the Afro-alpine setting of the Sanetti Plateau, where you will see species such as Rouget's Rail, Blue-winged Goose, and Golden Eagle.
• Keep an eye out for endemic mammals such as the Ethiopian Wolf and Giant Mole Rat.
• Return to Goba for an overnight stay.

• Drive early to Awash National Park, passing through Arsi, with stops for bird spotting along the way.
• Stop at Beseka Crater Lake to observe water birds in this stunning location.

Stay overnight at Awash Lodge, located within the park.

• Enjoy a morning game drive in Awash National Park, spotting over 350 bird species, including Ruppell's Vulture and Lilac-breasted Roller.
• Return to Awash Lodge for the night.

• Drive from Awash to Belen Lodge, observing various birds along the way, such as the Black Scrub Robin and Somali Golden-breasted Robin.

Stay overnight at Deho Lodge for a peaceful and scenic rest.

• Travel to Debre Zeit, where you will visit the Chelekleke Wetlands to spot bird species such as the Ferruginous Duck and Lesser Flamingo.
• Explore Bishoftu Lake and Green Lake to see a variety of bird species, including the Maccoa Duck and Cape Teal.

Stay overnight at Dream Land Hotel for a comfortable rest.

• Visit one of the crater lakes in Debre Zeit before returning to Addis Ababa.
• Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner with music and dance at a famous local restaurant.
• Depart from Addis Ababa for your onward journey.