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More than 800
bird species are recorded in Ethiopia, of which 16 are
endemic. Ethiopia’s diverse habitats, highlands, lowlands,
forests, lakes, wetlands and river line systems provide
sites for wintering or passage birds.
Most bird
watching itineraries are in the south of the country – an
itinerary in search of all of Ethiopia’s birds would take in
Debre Libanos, north of Addis Ababa, the Jemma River valley,
the Awash National Park, the Rift Valley Lakes, Wondo Genet,
Bale and the road south through the Harenna forest to Negele,
west from there to Yabello, Konso and Nech Sar National
Park. This would take a minimum of 3 weeks, but shorter
tours of about 10 days which would guarantee seeing most of
the endemics and several hundred other species could be set
up. Foot prints Ethiopia tour can tailor make itineraries to
meet clients’ special needs or interests, and mix bird
watching with other itineraries - such as the Historic Route
or the Simien Mountains - and can also organize short
birding extensions as part of a longer trip, or for people
passing through Addis Ababa with a few days to spare. On
both long and short trips, you will be accompanied by a
trained ornithologist.
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