Nature Tours
Ethiopian Endemic Birds
| Tour Name | Season | Duration | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Endemic Birds | All Seasons | 16 days & 15 nights | - |
Ethiopia offers abundant bird life with over 850 species recorded; the number of endemics tops 30 species, which makes it the second to South-Africa in the continent. This trip takes you through the top birding spots and habitats of endemic birds to Ethiopia from the highland areas down to the Great Rift Valley on warding to the Bale Mountains National Park and the untouched part of the country where the star of all Ethiopian endemics can be spotted.
Day 01: | Arrival to Addis Ababa. |
Day 02: | Addis Ababa to GefersareserviorSuluta plains and back to Addis Ababa. |
Day 03: | Addis Ababa to Awash National Park. |
Day 04: | Awash and Filwha Springs and drive to Nazreth. |
Day 05: | Drive Nazreth to Ziway lake and then to AbijataShalla National Park. |
Day 06: | Drive to Bale Mountains National Park, Dinsho. |
Day 07: | Full day birding at Gessay valley and wood land of the park and to Goba. |
Day 08: | Goba– Sof Omar cave – Goba. |
Day 09: | Goba to Delo-Menna through the Sanetti Plateau, and Harenna Forest. |
Day 10: | Delo-Menna to Negele through the Genalle valley. |
Day 11: | Explore Negele plain and back to Negele. |
Day 12: | Negele to Arero – Camping |
Day 13: | Arero to Yabello. |
Day 14: | Yabello to Arbaminch. |
Day 15: | Visit Nechisar National Park and afternoon boat rides on lake Chamo. |
Day 16: | Arbaminch – Addis Ababa. |
Volcanic Adventure
| Tour Name | Season | Duration | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanic Adventure | All Seasons | 5 days & 4 nights | - |
This program will take you through the desert part of the country known for its unique displays such as Dallol (the lowest point on earth) uncovering colorful minerals on the earth crust and Ertalle, which is still with its active volcano; places like these are rare on our planet. On top of the natural attractions it gives you the chance to see the untouched culture of the pastoral Afar people who dwell the area.
Day 01: | Arrival to Addis Ababa. |
Day 02: | Fly to Mekele and then drive to Dodome. In the evening trek to Mount Ertale and see the active volcano. |
Day 03: | Descend Mount Ertale and drive back to Mekele. |
Day 04: | Drive Mekele to Dallo and back to Mekele. |
Day 05: | Fly back to Addis Ababa. |
Semein Mountains Wildlife
| Tour Name | Season | Duration | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semein Mountains Wildlife | All Seasons | 5 days & 4 nights | - |
Simien Mountains National Park is one of the national parks of Ethiopia. Located in the Semien (North) Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the Semien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. It is home to a number of endangered species, including the Ethiopian wolf and the walia ibex, a wild goat found nowhere else in the world. The gelada baboon and the caracal, a cat, also occur within the Simien Mountains. More than 50 species of birds inhabit the park, including the impressive bearded vulture, or lammergeier, with its 10-foot (3 m) wingspan. “Wikipedia”
Day 01: | Fly from Addis to Gondar and drive to Semien Mountains; Sankaber 3240mtrs, the endemic fauna like the Gelada Baboon, birds like Lammergeyer and flora such as the Abyssinian wild rose.O/N Sankaber camp site. |
Day 02: | Trek to Geech 3400mtrs. O/N camping in Geech. |
Day 03: | Trek toChenekat 3650 meters – Immet Gogo view point.O/N camping in Chenek. |
Day 04: | Chenek is home to the endemic Ethiopia Wolf, Walia Ibex and Drie. Back to Gondar. O/N Hotel in Gondar. |
Day 05: | Fly to Addis. Departure. |
Rift Valley Lakes and Bale Mountains National Park
| Tour Name | Season | Duration | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rift Valley Lakes and Bale Mountains National Park | All Seasons | 5 days & 4 nights | - |
Bale Mountains National Park is one of the areas with eye appealing natural resources. Inhabiting most of the endangered Flora and Fauna, this park is accented as the land of endemism. This program also takes you to the second highest pick of the country and can be reached by drive enjoying the view from the comfort of your car.
Day 01: | Arrival to Addis Ababa. |
Day 02: | Addis Ababa-Langanoo,on the way visit some of the rift valley lakes. |
Day 03: | Langanoo to Goba. |
Day 04: | Goba to Sanette and back to Goba. |
Day 05: | Goba-Wendogenet |
Day 06: | Wendogenet to Addis Ababa, on the way visit Debre-zeit creator lakes |