5-Day Bird Watching Tour at Simien Mountains and Lake Tana from Addis Ababa
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park
bird, nature, photography
Private Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Fly to Gondar and journey to Simien Mountains National Park for a 5-day birding experience. Encounter species like Chestnut-naped Francolin and Lammergeier. Return to Gondar for more birding and spot endemic mammals such as the Gelada monkey, Ethiopian Wolf, and Walia Ibex. Continue to Bahar Dar, stopping at Fogera to birdwatch and explore Lake Tana's diverse water birds.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa - Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar on Ethiopian Airlines.
- Upon arrival, continue the journey by car to the Simien Mountains National Park for an afternoon of birding. Bird species that can be seen in the Simien Mountains are Chestnut-naped Francolin, Lanner Falcon, Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture), White-collared pigeon, and Abyssinian Longclaw.
Overnight at a lodge.
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Day 2: Simien Mountains - Gondar
- Early morning birding in the Simien Mountains National Park.
- Drive to Gondar with lunch en route.
- Enjoy birding in the Gondar area and explore unique bird species such as the Gelada monkey, Ethiopian Wolf, and Walia Ibex.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Gondar - Bahar Dar
- Morning departure from Gondar to Bahar Dar, stopping halfway at the lakeside town of Fogera for birding. Look for such species as Black-crowned Cranes, Little Stint, and Three-banded Plover.
- Arrive at Bahar Dar for dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Bahar Dar - Lake Tana
- Depart for Lake Tana in the morning.
- Enjoy a day of birding on Lake Tana, where you can spot various water birds.
- Return to Bahar Dar before evening.
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Day 5: Departure
- Fly to Addis Ababa to join another tour or check in for your next destination or international flight, where your tour concludes.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |