Rockjumper Ethiopia Spring Endemics Tour Itinerary

About this manual

This document is a detailed itinerary for a 17-day birding tour of Ethiopia organized by Rockjumper Birding Tours. The trip runs from May 25 to June 10, 2019, and is designed to target endemic and near-endemic bird species during the spring breeding season.

The itinerary begins in Addis Ababa and travels south through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Langano, visiting key sites like Lake Hora, Lake Bishoftu, Koka Dam, and Lake Ziway. The journey continues to the Bale Mountains National Park, exploring the Sanetti Plateau and the Harenna Forest. The tour concludes with visits to Lake Awassa, Nazreth, Awash National Park, Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve, and Debre Birhan before returning to Addis Ababa.

What's inside

• Arrival in Addis Ababa
• Lake Langano and Lake Hora
• Lake Bishoftu and Ziway
• Bale Mountains National Park
• Sanetti Plateau
• Harenna Forest
• Lake Awassa and Nazreth
• Awash National Park
• Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
• Debre Birhan

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates and length of the Ethiopia Spring Endemics tour?

The tour runs from 25 May to 10 June 2019 and lasts 17 days.

What is the altitude range of the Sanetti Plateau?

The Sanetti Plateau lies between 3,800m and 4,377m (12,540 and 14,444ft) above sea level.

What is the estimated rodent biomass in the Sanetti Plateau grasslands?

The grasslands are estimated to support 4,000kg (8,800lb) of rodents per hectare.

What is the Harenna Forest described as?

It is the largest intact forest block in Ethiopia.