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Ethiopia is one of Africa’s premier bird watching destinations, home to over 860 species of birds — including 23 species found nowhere else on Earth. From the highlands of the Bale Mountains to the wetlands of the Rift Valley, Ethiopia offers extraordinary birding experiences for enthusiasts of all levels.
A Bird Watcher's Paradise
With over 860 recorded bird species and 23 endemics found nowhere else on the planet, Ethiopia is consistently ranked among Africa’s top bird watching destinations. The diverse ecosystems — highland plateaus, Rift Valley lakes, Afromontane forests, and lowland scrublands — create the perfect conditions for an extraordinary variety of species. Whether you’re a serious lister or a casual bird watcher, Ethiopia will exceed every expectation.
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10-Day Birdwatching Expedition Across Ethiopia
A Journey Through Ethiopia’s Rich Avian Paradise
Ethiopia is a birdwatcher’s dream destination, home to 860+ species, including 30+ endemic birds found nowhere else on Earth. This expert-led 11-day expedition takes you through the country’s most diverse habitats, from the Afro-Alpine highlands of Bale Mountains to the Rift Valley lakes, wetlands, and savannahs.
Whether you’re an avid birder, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking Ethiopia’s breathtaking landscapes, this tour promises unforgettable encounters with some of Africa’s most elusive and striking bird species!
Tour Code: BWT222
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Transport: 4×4 Transportation
Tour Type: Birdwatching Expedition.
Day 1: Arrival & Entoto Ridge Birding
Urban Canopy to Highland Chorus
As your plane descends into Addis Ababa, the city’s emerald hills and mist-tipped eucalyptus groves beckon—your gateway to Ethiopia’s avian riches. Touch down at Bole International, where your expert guide greets you with a warm smile and a pair of binoculars. Sip freshly brewed coffee en route to Azzeman Hotel, then set out for Entoto Ridge as the sun gilds the skyline.
On the montane forest trails, every turn reveals a new marvel: the furtive trill of Abyssinian Catbird, the joyful chatter of Baglafecht Weavers, and flocks of Black-headed Siskins swirling like living confetti against the mist. Your guide shares local lore and photography tips as you hunt for sunlit silhouettes through moss-draped ferns.
By midday, savor a gourmet picnic of injera wraps, honey-drizzled fruit, and spiced teas at a hilltop café overlooking Addis’s sea of rooftops. In the afternoon, choose between an optional stroll through Merkato’s vibrant alleys or a second birding session in the hotel’s scented gardens, where African Paradise Flycatchers and winter migrants pause in flowering eucalyptus.
Accommodation: Azzeman Hotel/Golden Tulip Hotel
Day 2: Sululta Plains to Debre Libanos
Raptors Above the Grand Gorge
Before first light, slip away from Addis’s glow and head north across the vast Sululta Plains, where dawn reveals herons skimming misty wetlands and larks trill atop dew-drenched reeds. The air hums with promise as you crest rolling hills and descend toward the gargantuan rift carved by the Blue Nile.
By mid-morning, you arrive at the 13th-century Debre Libanos Monastery, perched defiantly on basalt cliffs. Here, swirling thermals become a stage for Lammergeiers drifting overhead, Verreaux’s Eagles spiraling skyward, and the stately Secretary Bird stalking acacia-dotted plains below. Keep watch for ghosts of the gorge—the pale wings of Rüppell’s Vultures wheel against a cloudless sky.
A cliff-edge picnic of warm injera wraps, local cheese and fresh fruit awaits, accompanied by the haunting calls of African Paradise Flycatchers flitting through riverside groves. As you dine, the gorge’s roar becomes your soundtrack—nature’s overture to predator masterpieces.
Accommodation: C-Lale Resort in Fiche
Day 3: Jemma River Valley to Alideghi Wildlife Reserve
Highland Streams & Hidden Gems
At first light, venture east into the Jemma River Valley’s golden expanses. Along pebbled banks, the secretive Harwood’s Francolin slips into swaying reeds, cinnamon-flanked Ethiopian Wheatears perch on sun-warmed stones, and the scarce Abyssinian Longclaw darts across open meadows. Overhead, flocks of Ethiopian Siskins spiral through escarpment pines in a dawn ballet.
Mid-morning finds you paused at a riverside clearing for a picnic: injera wraps, roasted coffee beans and sun-ripened fruit served beneath whispering cottonwoods. The soft coo of Lemon Doves drifts on the breeze as you refill your spirit for the journey ahead.
After lunch, roll through undulating highlands sculpted by ancient lava flows, each bend offering a new surprise—flowering shrubs alive with sunbirds and roadside acacias danced upon by Speckled Mousebirds. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Doho Lodge, a forest-edged retreat where a cool mountain stream murmurs past your veranda.
Accommodation: Doho Lodge
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Day 4: Alideghi Wildlife Reserve & Awash National Park
Savannah’s Edge
Rise before dawn for a 4WD safari through Alideghi Wildlife Reserve’s shimmering grasslands. In the golden glow, the imposing Arabian Bustard strides across plains, flocks of neon-breasted Northern Carmine Bee-eaters flash like living jewels, and skeletal silhouettes of Egyptian Vultures drift above volcanic ridges.
By midday, a shaded lunch under acacia canopies pairs injera-wrapped stews with papaya juice, serenaded by the chuckle of Black-headed Herons and the chatter of weaver colonies. In the heat-scorched afternoon, journey onward into Awash National Park, where lava-sculpted valleys cradle secretive desert larks and perched Greater Spotted Eagles scan the horizon.
Accommodation: Genet Hotel
Day 5: Koka Reservoir to Lake Ziway
Rift Valley Wetlands
At sunrise, arrive at Koka Reservoir’s glass-smooth expanse. On lily-dotted shallows, African Jacanas teeter precariously while jewel-toned Malachite Kingfishers plunge for minnows. Great white Pelicans drift overhead, and Goliath Herons stalk the grassy banks.
After a picnic by papyrus-fringed inlets—injera wraps, fresh goat cheese and honey tea—set your sights on Lake Ziway. Here, elegant Hamerkops stalk the shallows, pale-plumed Great White Pelicans patrol the horizon, and sleek Black Herons stand motionless in reed-clad coves. Flotillas of African Spoonbills paint the mudflats pink at dusk.
As evening settles, you’ll reach Haile Resort Ziway, where the gentle lapping of lake waters accompanies your lakeside dinner of freshly grilled tilapia. Beneath a velvet sky, drift to sleep dreaming of tomorrow’s saline plains.
Accommodation: Haile Resort, Ziwai
Day 6: Abijatta-Shalla to Lake Hawassa
Flamingo Shores & Fish Eagle Calls
Under a rose-tinted dawn, plunge into Abijatta-Shalla National Park’s saline flats, alive with blushing Lesser Flamingos and skittish Senegal Thick-knees. Flocks of Avocets sweep the shallows, and the rare Abyssinian Ground Thrush skulks in acacia fringes.
By midday, roll on to the tranquil bays of Lake Hawassa. Boarding a traditional boat, you’ll glide beneath papyrus cathedrals to the triumphant cry of African Fish Eagles. Along reed-lined shores, African Jacanas and White-cheeked Turacos flit through dense groves, while Grey-headed Gulls wheel overhead.
Come sunset, arrive at Haile Resort Hawassa. Sip a cool beverage on the water’s edge as you savor the glow of flamingos roosting offshore. A candlelit feast of local wats and injera awaits—let the lake’s lullaby carry you into dreamland.
Accommodation: Haile Resort Hawassa
Day 7: Bale Mountains
Afro-Alpine Endemics & Canid Encounters
A scenic drive delivers you into the Bale highlands’ mist-shrouded realms. Trek across heather-clad moorlands where the secretive Rouget’s Rail skitters through boggy meadows and bold Chestnut-naped Francolins trumpet their call from rocky knolls.
At dawn’s first light, keep watch for the cinnamon-furred Ethiopian Wolf patrolling ridge-top tussocks. Overhead, Steppe Eagles and Cape Eagle-Owls circle juniper-clad slopes. A riverside picnic fuels your afternoon as you scan for near-threatened Blue-winged Geese on hidden tarns.
As dusk falls, settle into Nuu Robe Hotel, where crackling hearths and soaring mountain vistas welcome your return. Over a warming dinner, share tales of highland magic under skies dusted with stars.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 8: Sanetti Plateau
Summit Surveys & High-Altitude Marvels
At first light, ascend onto Sanetti Plateau’s windswept expanse—one of Africa’s highest drivable landscapes. Amid heather fields and glacial tarns, scan for Spot-breasted Lapwings gliding above rocky outcrops, rare Wattled Cranes quartering misty marshes, and stately Blue-winged Geese paddling across mirror-smooth pools.
Mid-morning brings tea and snacks at a plateau hide, where you can photograph tufted waterfowl and search for the elusive Abyssinian Longclaw. As the chill returns, descend to Nuu Robe Hotel for hot refreshments and a cozy afternoon by the fire.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 9: Harenna Forest
Rainforest Canopy Treasures
Descend through swirling mists into Harenna Forest’s emerald cathedral. Beneath towering wild figs, the emerald-and-scarlet flash of Prince Ruspoli’s Turacos and the ruby gleam of Abyssinian Crimson-wings captivate your gaze. Listen for the delicate trill of the Yellow-fronted Parrot and the haunting hoo-hoo of a Cape Eagle-Owl at dusk.
Late afternoon, return to Nuu Robe Hotel, where the air is thick with the fragrance of moss and orchids. Over a forest-themed dinner, celebrate today’s discoveries before turning in for a night serenaded by unseen nocturnal choruses.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 10: Return to Addis Ababa
Last Birding Glimpses
After breakfast, journey back toward Addis Ababa, pausing en route at Rift Valley wetlands and verdant highland fields. Here, catch final glimpses of Brown-rumped Seedeaters flicking among reeds, African Citrils foraging in roadside thickets, and bustling colonies of Rüppell’s Weavers in village gardens.
By late afternoon, arrive in Addis for an evening at leisure. Explore the buzzing Merkato bazaar, sip aromatic coffee in a hilltop café or simply relax on your hotel terrace, watching the city lights twinkle as dusk falls.
A Cultural Crescendo
On your final evening, gather beneath Addis’s starlit canopy for an unforgettable grand finale. Savor a multi-course feast of injera, doro wat, tibs, and seasonal vegetables, accompanied by the entrancing rhythms of Eskista dance. End with a fragrant buna coffee ceremony—beans roasted and ground before you—while laughter and music weave into memories of an epic 11-day odyssey.
When the final drumbeat fades, your guide will escort you to Bole International Airport, your heart brimming with Ethiopia’s wild wonders—and your camera full of its avian marvels. See you on the next horizon!
Ready to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime birdwatching adventure? Book now and secure your place in Ethiopia’s skies!
Accommodation: None
Highlights
– Explore Africa’s highest road, reaching Tulu Dimtu (4,377m)—Ethiopia’s second-highest peak.
– Spot Ethiopia’s rare endemic birds, including Abyssinian Longclaw, Wattled Ibis, & Blue-winged Goose.
– Birdwatch in Awash National Park, home to 460+ species, including Arabian Bustard & Egyptian Vulture.
– Discover the dense Harenna Forest, home to Abyssinian Crimson-wing, Lemon Dove & African Hill Babbler.
– Observe migratory birds at Lake Ziway & Abijatta-Shalla National Park.
– Encounter iconic wildlife, including Mountain Nyala, Ethiopian Wolf, Beisa Oryx & Soemmering’s Gazelle.
– Expert-guided birdwatching through Ethiopia’s most biodiverse
14-Day Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition. Discover Endemic Birds & Stunning Landscapes
Discover Ethiopia’s Endemic Birds & Stunning Landscapes
Ethiopia is a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to 860+ species, including 30+ endemics found nowhere else on Earth. This expert-led expedition takes you through Ethiopia’s most diverse birding habitats, from highland moorlands to Rift Valley lakes, savannahs, and forests, offering some of the best birdwatching experiences in Africa.Limited spots available—book now!
Tour Code: BWT221
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Transport: 4WD
Tour Type: Birdwatching Expedition
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa – Highland Birds & Urban Charm
Touching down at Bole International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your expert guide and whisked up into the cool embrace of the Entoto Highlands. As you stand on rolling hills beneath eucalyptus groves, the air hums with the flutelike song of the Abyssinian Catbird and the high-pitched twitter of the Black-headed Siskin, while chattering Baglafecht Weavers flit through the misty canopy. Against a backdrop of panoramic city vistas, your first taste of Ethiopia’s avian wonders unfolds. In the evening, return to the elegant glow of Azzeman Hotel, where soft lighting and warm hospitality await.
Accommodation: Azzeman Hotel/Golden Tulip Hotel
Day 2: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge – Ethiopia’s Grand Canyon
At dawn you depart into the undulating Sululta Plains, a seasonal wetland alive with dabbling ducks and darting herons. Ascending to the 13th-century Debre Libanos Monastery, scan the cliff-edge skies for ghostly Lammergeiers, powerful Verreaux’s Eagles, and soaring Rüppell’s Vultures against basalt cliffs. Below, the Blue Nile Gorge yawns like a miniature Grand Canyon—each bend of the river carved in ruby hues. As dusk falls, settle into C-Lale Resort in Fiche, where gentle breezes cool a day of spectacular cliffside birding.
Accommodation: C-Lale Resort in Fiche/German Lodge
Day 3: Jemma Valley to Bishoftu/Debrezeit
As dawn spills molten gold across the rippling grasses of Jemma Valley, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a living tapestry of song and color: Ethiopian Wheatears flit among sun-warmed stones, Harwood’s Francolins slip into the riverine reeds, and swirling flocks of Ethiopian Siskins choreograph a ballet above pine-fringed escarpments.
By mid-morning you’ll leave these highland pastures behind for the sparkling crater lakes of Bishoftu, where the glassy waters of Lake Hora shimmer beneath papyrus wings, African Jacanas pirouette on lily pads, and Pink-backed Pelicans drift like drifting clouds. A lakeside feast of warm injera, tangy cheese and sun-ripened fruit will replenish your spirit before you venture on to Lake Kuriftu, where Grey-headed Gulls wheel overhead and sleek African Darters sun themselves on ancient driftwood. As afternoon light softens, you’ll ascend to Babo Gaya Viewpoint Lodge—perched atop a volcanic cone—where twin crater lakes glow like liquid gems against a tapestry of rolling foothills. Here, with a glass of local wine in hand and the horizon ablaze in sunset fire, you’ll toast a day of highland wonders that will echo in your dreams.
Accommodation: Babo Gaya Viewpoint Lodge
Day 4: Debre Zeit to Ziway – Koka Reservoir & Lake Ziway Birding
At first light, you’ll leave the volcanic hills of Debre Zeit (Bishoftu) behind and roll southward through patchwork farmland and acacia-lined roads toward Koka Reservoir—a shimmering expanse of water that glows like liquid sapphire under Ethiopia’s highland sun. Stepping onto the grassy banks, scan the papyrus fringes for elegant African Jacanas teetering on lily pads and the sleek flash of Malachite Kingfishers diving for minnows. In the shallows, statuesque Goliath Herons and purple-plumed Purple Herons stalk their prey, while flocks of Great White Pelicans drift overhead like drifting clouds.
After a picnic lunch beside the reservoir’s mirror-calm waters, continue to Lake Ziway, where the air is filled with the trumpeting calls of Greater and Lesser Flamingos painting the shoreline coral-pink. Eye-level with reed beds, you’ll spot the shy Papyrus Gonolek bursting from papyrus stems, and if you’re lucky, the ghostly silhouette of an African Fish Eagle perched atop a dead snag. As the afternoon light softens, return to shore and climb aboard a traditional boat for one last glide through the reeds, keeping watch for diving African Darters and skittering Blacksmith Lapwings.
Accommodation: Haile Hotel Ziwai
Day 5: Langano & Abijatta-Shalla – Flamingo Shores & Savannah Grasslands
Under a copper sunrise, you’ll wander the saline flats of Lake Abijatta, where clouds of Lesser Flamingos paint the shoreline coral-pink and White-winged Cliffchats flit on sun-bleached rocks. Across the narrow isthmus at Lake Shalla, acacia-dotted savannah unfurls, home to secretive Abyssinian Ground Thrushes and proud Egyptian Geese. By afternoon, hot springs steam at Borati Resort, inviting you to soak as the air cools and nightjars begin their twilight chorus.
Accommodation: Borati Resort/Sabana Beach Resort
Day 6: Wondo Genet → Dilla – Forest Jewels to Coffee Highlands
At 05:00 you’ll slip out of Borati Resort under a sky still strewn with stars, heading up the winding road to Wondo Genet. By dawn’s glow, the forest canopy stirs with the bubbly whistles of Abyssinian Crimson-wings and the rumbling calls of White-cheeked Turacos. In moss-clad clearings, watch for the furtive Lemon Dove and catch the flash of iridescent green on Grey-headed Kingfishers.
By 10:00, a riverside brunch of steamy injera wraps and fresh fruit awaits, fuel for the journey ahead. At 11:00 you’ll depart Wondo Genet, rolling south through undulating tea terraces and eucalyptus-lined lanes. Along the way, acacia groves echo with the chitter of Speckled Mousebirds, and the open fields may yield Chestnut-headed Sparrow-larks and perched Northern Black Flycatchers.
As afternoon light softens, arrive in Dilla—a coffee-belt town perched on a green ridge. Spend late afternoon birding the estate roads for African Paradise Flycatchers darting above banana plantations and Yellow-throated Greenbuls calling from vine-entwined hedgerows.
At sunset, check in at Dilla Kuriftu Hotel, where panoramic balconies overlook rolling coffee farms. Over a candlelit dinner of local wats and injera, share today’s forest-to-highland highlights. Fall asleep to the distant hoot of nightjars, ready for tomorrow’s next frontier of Ethiopian birding.
Accommodation: Dilla Kuriftu Hotel
Day 7: Dilla → Yabello Wildlife Sanctuary – From Coffee Highlands to Savannah Spectacles
At first light, depart Dilla’s mist-tipped coffee farms and head south along the Negele Road. Rolling green plantations give way to sun-baked acacia scrub as you cross 170 km of changing landscapes in just under 4 hours. Along the way, keep your bins trained on roadside hedgerows for flocks of Chestnut-headed Sparrow-larks, hovering Grasshopper Buzzards, and chattering Speckled Mousebirds.
Mid-morning arrival at the gate of Yabello Wildlife Sanctuary opens onto a golden sea of grass punctuated by termite mounds and rocky kopjes. After a quick field-lunch of injera wraps and honey-wine, plunge into your first guided safari on foot :
- Stresemann’s Bush-Crow– Watch for its pale-gray silhouette against termite mounds at the sanctuary’s western edge.
• White-tailed Swallow– Catch these slender swallows weaving through the afternoon thermals.
• Vulturine Guinea-fowl & Somali Ostrich – Scan open plains for their striking patterns and towering necks.
• Kori Bustard – Seek out this world’s heaviest flying bird striding on the soda pans at dusk.
Accommodation: Yabelo Hotel
Day 8: Liben Plains – Spot Ethiopia’s Rarest Birds
Before dawn you’ll cross into Liben Plains, an endless sea of golden grass where the critically endangered Sidamo Lark springs from the earth like a living flame. Beneath acacia silhouettes, slender Temminck’s Coursers flash across open veldt, and near watering holes you may glimpse the stately Kori Bustard striding through tawny stalks. The plains seem to stretch to infinity, each bird encounter a gift in this conservation crown jewel. You’ll spend the night at Turaco Hotel, dreaming of tomorrow’s highland heights.
Accommodation: Turaco Hotel
Day 9: Bale Mountains – Afro-Alpine Birding & Highland Endemics
Ascending into the lofty ramparts of the Bale Mountains, you’ll find yourself amid mist-swathed moorlands where endemic treasures await. Along boggy meadows, the shy Rouget’s Rail skitters beneath heather, while on wind-sculpted ridges the Chestnut-naped Francolin bursts into delicate song. If luck smiles, a cinnamon-furred Ethiopian Wolf may ghost past in the dawn light. When the chill deepens, gather by the wood-burning stove at Nuu Robe Hotel, swapping stories of rare sightings over steaming cups of spiced tea.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 10: Harenna Forest – Ethiopia’s Last Great Rainforest
Your 4WD plunges through swirling cloud into the emerald cathedral of Harenna Forest, alive with dripping epiphytes and singing birds. Here, the crimson-and-green flourish of Prince Ruspoli’s Turaco flickers among ancient wild figs, while the haunting hoots of the Cape Eagle-Owl echo at dusk. Tiny flocks of Abyssinian Crimson-wings flash red in fern-knotted clearings, and if you pause long enough, the rare Montane Nightjar may ghost past on silent wings. Candlelit conversation and wild-honey mead await at Nuu Robe Hotel, deep in the forest’s hush.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 11: Sanetti Plateau – Birds of Ethiopia’s Highest Peaks
At first light you’ll drive onto the windswept Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s loftiest plateaus above 4,000 m. Beneath sweeping skies, hardened Spot-breasted Lapwings scuttle through frost-ed grass, and the endemic Blue-winged Goose paddles misty tarns. The elusive Abyssinian Long-claw may dart across the moor, its fluttering chestnut wings igniting the dawn. After a day above the clouds, return to Nuu Robe Hotel, where roaring hearth fires beckon and stars glimmer like frozen dew.
Accommodation: Nuu Robe Hotel
Day 12: Awash National Park – Desert Birds & Rift Valley Raptors
Descending from the heights, you’ll enter Awash National Park, a sun-baked realm of flame-lit acacias and jagged lava fields. Beneath a sapphire sky, watch for the hulking Arabian Bustard striding the plains, while black-and-white Egyptian Vultures drift above volcanic ridges. In dense shrub, the melodious call of the Red-backed Scrub-Robin rings out as you scan for desert endemics. When evening cools, you’ll camp beneath glittering constellations at Genet Hotel, warmed by bonfire tales.
Accommodation: Genet Hotel
Day 13: Alideghi Wildlife Reserve – Grassland Birding
Your morning game drive into Alideghi Wildlife Reserve reveals vast savannahs where shapely Somali Fiscals perch on thorny bushes, and sky-blue Grasshopper Buzzards hover in thermal updrafts. Distant trumpeting heralds herds of antelope, while ground-nesting White-bellied Bustards strut in golden grass. As the sun dips low, settle in at Doho Lodge, its verandas overlooking watering holes where wildlife gathers.
Accommodation: Doho Lodge
Day 14: Return to Addis Ababa – Final Birding Session
On your last full day, wind back through rolling highlands, pausing at hidden wetlands for one final glimpse of highland specialties like the Brown-rumped Seedeater, African Citril, and colonial Rüppell’s Weaver flitting among village gardens. Golden light bathes eucalyptus stands as you reminisce on the 850 species you’ve encountered. Back in the capital, you’ll enjoy a farewell dinner that brings together local flavors and birding stories under Addis’s starry sky.
Farewell Cultural Dinner & Departure
Before your transfer to Bole International Airport, immerse yourself in an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony, where spiced roast beans fill the air and laughter echoes around low-smoked braziers. Savor your last taste of injera, doro wat, and tibs alongside vibrant Eskista dance performances. As drums pulse and coffee cups clink, you’ll carry Ethiopia’s wild heart—and its irreplaceable birdlife—into your next great adventure.
Accommodation: None
Highlights
-Spot Ethiopia’s endemic birds, including Abyssinian Longclaw, Wattled Ibis, & Blue-winged Goose.
-Birdwatch in Awash National Park, home to 460+ species, including Arabian Bustard & Egyptian Vulture.
– Explore the Rift Valley lakes, spotting waterbirds at Lake Ziway, Langano, & Abijatta-Shalla National Park.
– Encounter rare forest birds in Harenna Forest, home to Abyssinian Crimson-wing & Lemon Dove.
– Discover Africa’s highest road, reaching Tulu Dimtu (4,377m), Ethiopia’s second-highest peak.
-Experience exceptional birdwatching in Yabelo & Liben Plains, searching for Sidamo Lark & Stresemann’s Bush-Crow.
-Enjoy expert-guided birdwatching through Ethiopia’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
Ethiopia's Top Endemic Bird Species
Blue-Winged Goose
Ethiopia’s national bird, found only in the Ethiopian highlands near fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers above 2,000 meters.
Thick-Billed Raven
The world’s largest raven, endemic to Ethiopia and Eritrea. Commonly seen soaring above the Simien Mountains escarpments.
Ethiopian Siskin
A beautiful small finch found only in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains, particularly in the Harenna Forest on the southern slopes.
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