23 Oct 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 (17 days)
USD7,995 1 SPACE AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Price (Per person): USD7,995 (GBP5,998 * EUR6,870 * AUD11,511)
Single Supplement: USD470 (GBP353 * EUR404 * AUD677)
02 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 (17 days)
USD7,995 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Price (Per person): USD7,995 (GBP5,998 * EUR6,870 * AUD11,511)
Single Supplement: USD470 (GBP353 * EUR404 * AUD677)
29 Nov 2027 - 15 Dec 2027 (17 days)
USD8,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Richard Stratton Hatfield
Tour Price (Per person): USD8,300 (GBP6,227 * EUR7,132 * AUD11,950)
This tour pairs with: Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension (Small Group) 2027
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
06 Jan 2028 - 22 Jan 2028 (17 days)
USD8,700 NO SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Price (Per person): USD8,700 (GBP6,527 * EUR7,476 * AUD12,526)
This tour pairs with: Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension (Small Group) 2028
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
06 Jan 2029 - 22 Jan 2029 (17 days)
USD9,200 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Tour Price (Per person): USD9,200 (GBP6,902 * EUR7,906 * AUD13,246)
This tour pairs with: Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension (Small Group) 2029
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Simply put, Ethiopia is hands-down one of Africa’s most productive and rewarding birding destinations! The plethora of endemic birds to be found here, many of which are very tame and confiding, is further complimented by a rich assemblage of forest and savanna species, while the influx of Palaearctic migrants at the time of this tour all combine to make for a truly bird-filled adventure! Furthermore, you’ll be exposed to the kaleidoscope of cultures that grace this ancient land, all these factors combining to ensure a fascinating experience of not just the country’s birds, but also its amazing mammals – including Ethiopian Wolf and troops of the incredible Gelada. The spectacular landscapes and scenery, fascinating history, good road infrastructure, diverse cultures and astonishing wildlife make Ethiopia an essential expedition for both hard-core and casual birders alike, and for many of our guides this remains one of their top destinations on the African continent!
Ruspoli's & White-cheeked Turacos; Ethiopia Bushcrow; Spot-breasted Lapwing; Blue-winged Goose; Rouget’s Rail; Wattled Ibis; Ankober Serin; Yellow-throated, Yellow-rumped, Brown-rumped & Salvadori's Seedeaters; Ethiopian Siskin; Yellow-fronted Parrot; Black-winged Lovebird; Erkel's, Clapperton's, Chestnut-fronted & Harwood's Spurfowls; White-backed Black Tit; Abyssinian Woodpecker; White-tailed Swallow; Masked, Gillett's & Blanford's Larks; White-collared Pigeon; Nile Valley & Black-bellied Sunbirds; Arabian & Hartlaub's Bustards; Golden-breasted, White-crowned & White-billed Starlings; Red-naped Bushshrike; Black-billed Wood Hoopoe; Banded Barbet; Ethiopian Oriole; Somali Crow; Thick-billed Raven; Somali Crombec; Boran & Ethiopian Cisticolas; White-rumped Babbler; Abyssinian Catbird; Montane White-eye; Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher; Rüppell's Robin-Chat; White-winged Cliff Chat; Moorland Chat; Rüppell's Black Chat; Sombre Rock Chat; Swainson's Sparrow; Red-billed Pytilia; Abyssinian Waxbill; Abyssinian Longclaw.
Ethiopian & Golden Wolves; Gelada, Olive & Hamadryas Baboons; Grivet & Bale Monkeys; Guereza; Mountain Nyala; Giant Mole Rat; Serval; Guenther's & Salt's Dikdik; Gerenuk; Lesser Kudu; Beisa Oryx; Soemmering's & Grant's Gazelles; Abyssinian Hare; Gambian Sun Squirrel; Unstriped Ground Squirrel; Somali Dwarf Mongoose; Spotted Hyaena; Common Hippopotamus.
montane forest, Afro-alpine moorland, Acacia savanna, Rift Valley lakes, semi-desert
temperate in highlands, hot and dry in lowlands
6 with 1 Rockjumper leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
Birding is undemanding but long travel days, low food diversity & some basic accommodations are taxing.
Very variable. Modern & comfortable in the Rift Valley to basic/rustic in the south. Average elsewhere.
One of the most enjoyable & prolific birding destinations in Africa. Many species are approachable & provide good visuals in open conditions.
475-500
spectacular montane scenery, interesting ancient farming methods
Good to excellent. No dedicated hides. Many species are approachable, habitat & lighting are often conducive.
"As expected, the accommodations and infrastructure in Ethiopia had their challenges. We find that as we are aging these challenges become more difficult. So our plan for the future is to do trips with higher end lodges, good sanitation and well paved roads. This is no reflection on Rockjumpers just the reality of our now being in our 70's. Time to do some easier trips! Our leader, David Hoddinott, was outstanding. His enthusiasm for the birds of Ethiopia was contagious, his knowledge incredible and his ability to handle all the logistics shows that he is a seasoned leader. Thank you to the entire team at Rockjumpers for another incredible trip. "
Just a few comments on the recent Ethiopia Summer Highland Endemics tour guided by David Hodinott. First, I want to commend David on his skills as a leader and guide. His logistic and organizational skills are first-class and his knowledge of the bird life in Ethiopia matchless. His interpersonal skills with the group kept people on time, focused and successful in getting good looks at most species and great looks at many. That was his challenging task and he accomplished it with passion and patience, two qualities that are often difficult to combine.
Greg de Klerk was an excellent guide and his lively manner and humour did much to make the trip enjoyable.
Enjoyed seeing the churches and learning about the history while also doing some birding.
This tour was our first one with Greg de Klerk. I would certainly go with him again. He is an extremely good birder, quick to locate birds and get all of the tour group on them. He worked hard to get those difficult endemics. His sense of humour added greatly to the group experience. What I most appreciated about Greg was his method of helping us to see the necessary field marks to identify a bird and to explain the difference between a bird and one that looked similar. I was therefore sure of the identity of every bird we had.
Ethiopia - Sardo 2026 - January 2026
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2025 - December 2025
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding II 2025 - November 2025
Ethiopia - Summer Endemics 2025 - June 2025
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2024 - December 2024
Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension II 2024 - December 2024
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding II 2024 - November 2024
Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension I 2024 - January 2024
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding I 2024 - January 2024
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding II 2023 - November 2023
Ethiopia - Summer Endemics 2023 - June 2023
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2023 - February 2023
Ethiopia - Brewer 2023 - January 2023
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding III 2022 - November 2022
Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2022 - February 2022
Ethiopia - Budget Birding 2019 - November 2019
Ethiopia - Endemics Birding II 2019 - November 2019
Ethiopia - Summer Endemics 2019 - May 2019
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