Our Birding Tours
Carefully curated birding tours showcasing Ethiopia's incredible avian diversity and endemic species
1-Day Birding Tour
Sululta Plains, Portuguese Bridge & Debre Libanos Forest
Experience Ethiopia's incredible birdlife in just one day! This guided birding tour takes you through three exceptional habitats—open highland plains, dramatic gorge landscapes, and lush forest.
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Early Morning Departure
Your day begins with a morning drive to the Sululta Plains, a rich highland grassland known for its abundance of birdlife.
Portuguese Bridge & Jemma Valley Views
Continue to the historic Portuguese Bridge area, where dramatic cliffs and river valleys provide ideal habitats for raptors and cliff-loving species.
Debre Libanos Forest Exploration
The tour concludes with a walk through the Debre Libanos Forest, one of the best places near Addis Ababa to encounter forest birds, monkeys, and diverse flora.
3-Day Birding Tour
Bishoftu • Doho Lodge • Alidege Plains • Awash National Park
A comprehensive birding experience focusing on Alidege Plains with extended time at Ethiopia's premier semi-arid birding hotspot.
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Day 1: Bishoftu Lakes → Chelelek Wetland → Doho Lodge
Depart for Bishoftu's Rift Valley lakes. Bird at Lake Hora and Chelelek Wetland for waterfowl and wetland species. Continue to Doho Lodge.
Day 2: Alidege Plains (Full Day) → Doho Lodge
Full day exploring Alidege Plains for dry-country specialties including Hunter's Sunbird, Arabian Bustard, and Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse. Evening bird walk at lodge.
Day 3: Awash National Park → Addis Ababa
Morning in Awash National Park for savanna and woodland birds. Spot Pygmy Falcon, Abyssinian Roller, and Kori Bustard. Farewell dinner in Addis Ababa.
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Discover our full range of specialized tour experiences across Ethiopia
Bird Watching
Discover Ethiopia's incredible avian diversity with over 860 bird species, including 23 endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.
Days Excursion
Perfect day trips and short excursions to experience Ethiopia's highlights without extensive travel commitments.
Historic Route
Journey through 3,000 years of civilization visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient monuments.
Adventure
Thrilling expeditions for adrenaline seekers featuring trekking, climbing, and outdoor adventures in dramatic landscapes.
Cultural Route
Immerse yourself in Ethiopia's vibrant traditions, colorful festivals, and diverse ethnic communities.
Wildlife
Encounter rare and endemic wildlife in pristine national parks and conservation areas across Ethiopia.