11 Days Bird Watching Tour, Ethiopia
Route: Addis Ababa – Debre Libanos Monastery – Langano – Bale Mountains – Yabello – Addis Ababa
Itinerary
Day 1
Addis Ababa – Debre Libanos MonasteryUpon arrival in Addis Ababa, the driver and the guide will take you to your hotel for check-in. After check-in, start driving to the tributary of the Blue Nile. Overnight stay at an International Hotel
Day 2
LanganoToday, you will have a drive to Langano, one of the Rift Valley lakes, surrounded by arid acacia savannah. Overnight at Bishangari Lodge, Langano
Day 3
Bale MountainsToday, you set off to Bale Mountain, an area of high altitude plateau, with volcanic crags and lakes, forests, alpine moorland, trout-filled streams, and a striking variety of fauna and flora. Over 60 species of mammals and 260 birds have been recorded here. Overnight at Wabe Shebelle Hotel, Goba
Day 4
Bale MountainsToday’s drive will take you to the Afro-Alpine grasslands of the Sanetti plateau. It is cited as the world’s largest expanse of Afro–Alpine moorland, a habitat confined to altitudes of 3,500m to 4,500m. Overnight at Wabe Shebelle Hotel, Goba
Day 5
YabelloThis journey will be via Awassa; it’s going to be long though detours are not paved and easily accessible. Overnight at Yabello Motel, Yabello
Day 6
MegaA few kilometers drive will take you to Mega where you will see many species including Red-napped Bush-Shrikes, D’Arnaud’s Barbet and so much more. Overnight at Yabello Motel, Yabello
Day 7
AwassaToday we drive to Lake Awassa and on arrival, we search the grounds for Spotted Creeper, Senegal Coucal, Dusky Flycatcher, and more. Overnight stay at Lewi resort, Awassa
Day 8
Arba MinchAfter a relaxed breakfast, you will have a drive to Arba Minch with a stop at a large local lake that holds Black Egret, White-headed Vulture, and African Cuckoo-Hawk. Overnight at Mora Heights Hotel, Arba Minch
Day 9
Nechi Sar National ParkExcursion to Nechsar Park through Lake Chamo and Abaya’s land of barrier called the ‘Bridge of God’. Overnight at Mora Heights Hotel, Arba Minch
Day 10
LanganoToday you will start your return drive towards. Possibly, You will find Black, Goliath, and other herons and egrets, and many more. Overnight at Bishangari Lodge, Langano
Day 11
Addis AbabaYou will be arriving in Addis late afternoon. The tour ends at about 07:30 pm.
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