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Bale & Rift Valley Birding Tour
A dream trip for birders and naturalists, this 6-day tour covers Bale Mountains and the southern Rift Valley lakes teeming with avifauna.
6 Days
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Overview
From the Afro-alpine zones of Bale to the wetlands and lakes of the Great Rift Valley, this birding-focused tour takes you through Ethiopia’s richest habitats for endemic and migratory bird species.
Highlights
- Endemic birds: Abyssinian catbird, Rouget’s rail
- Lake Ziway & Lake Langano birdwatching
- Harenna Forest canopy species
- Sanetti Plateau & Bale monkey tracking
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Addis to Lake Ziway – wetland birding
Day 2: Continue to Goba – Bale Mountains intro
Day 3: Sanetti Plateau – High-altitude species
Day 4: Harenna Forest birding trails
Day 5: Return to Rift Valley – Lake Langano
Day 6: Drive back to Addis with stops at Lake Shala
What’s Included
- Bird guide & spotter
- Binoculars (optional)
- Accommodations & meals
- Private transport & park entry
Tour Style
- Tour Name: Bale & Rift Valley Birding Tour
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Style: Birdwatching + Nature Exploration
- Type: Small Group or Private
- Target Species: Ethiopian endemics (like the Ethiopian wolf, Abyssinian catbird, Blue-winged goose)
- Level: Easy to Moderate walking and vehicle-based birding
- Best Season: November – April
Booking Information
Interested in discovering Ethiopia’s most iconic birding destinations and rare endemic species?
Get in touch with us to reserve your spot or customize this tour to match your interests.