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Ethiopia - Endemic Birding

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Ethiopia - Endemic Birding II 2025

13 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 (17 days)

USD7,095 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): USD7,095 * GBP4,997 * EUR5,810 * AUD10,426

Single Supplement: USD470 * GBP331 * EUR385 * AUD691

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2025

02 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 (17 days)

USD7,695 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Tour price (Per person): USD7,695 * GBP5,420 * EUR6,301 * AUD11,308

Single Supplement: USD470 * GBP331 * EUR385 * AUD691

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding 2026

06 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2026 (17 days)

USD7,195 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Tour price (Per person): USD7,195 * GBP5,068 * EUR5,892 * AUD10,573

Single Supplement: USD470 * GBP331 * EUR385 * AUD691

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) I 2026

23 Oct 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 (17 days)

USD7,995 - 3 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Tour price (Per person): USD7,995 * GBP5,631 * EUR6,547 * AUD11,749

Single Supplement: USD470 * GBP331 * EUR385 * AUD691

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) II 2026

02 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 (17 days)

USD7,995 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

Tour price (Per person): USD7,995 * GBP5,631 * EUR6,547 * AUD11,749

Single Supplement: USD470 * GBP331 * EUR385 * AUD691

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding 2027

16 Jan 2027 - 01 Feb 2027 (17 days)

USD7,400 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Carlos Bocos

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD7,400 * GBP5,212 * EUR6,060 * AUD10,875

Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2027

29 Nov 2027 - 15 Dec 2027 (17 days)

USD8,300 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Richard Stratton Hatfield

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD8,300 * GBP5,846 * EUR6,797 * AUD12,197

Our 17-day Ethiopia birding tour comprehensively covers this unique country and every single endemic bird is targeted (Ethiopia has the second highest count of endemics on the continent). Up to five hundred species of birds and many rare mammals can be expected and the ease of the birding is quite remarkable. Ethiopia is also one of Africa’s most rewarding photographic destinations.

In central Ethiopia we explore massive Rift Valley lakes teeming with birds, moss-draped montane forests supporting a wide selection of endemics, the high Bale Mountains home to the critically endangered Ethiopian Wolf, the impressive Jemma Valley and Awash National Park, a Mecca for game and bird watching in Ethiopia (home to an incredible six species of bustard!). Key Ethiopian bird species we will seek include Spot-breasted Lapwing, Blue-winged Goose, Rouget’s Rail, Wattled Ibis, Ankober Serin, Yellow-fronted Parrot, White-backed Black Tit and Abyssinian Woodpecker.

To find some of Ethiopia’s most sought after endemics such as the fabled Ruspoli’s Turaco and enigmatic Stresemann’s Bush Crow, we will venture to remote corners of this ancient land (close to the Somali frontier at Bogol Manyo and the Kenyan border at Yabello). In these significantly drier habitats of southern Ethiopia, we will be searching for birds unique to this region including White-tailed Swallow, Archer's (Sidamo) Lark, White-winged Collared-Dove, Red-naped Bushshrike and Juba Weaver.

Top Birds

Ruspoli's and White-cheeked Turaco, Stresemann's Bush Crow, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Blue-winged Goose, Rouget’s Rail, Wattled Ibis, Ankober Serin, Yellow-fronted Parrot, Black-winged Lovebird, Erkel's & Harwood's Francolin, White-backed Black Tit, Abyssinian Woodpecker, Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar, White-tailed Swallow, Archer's (Sidamo), Gillett's and Somali Short-toed Lark, White-winged Collared Dove, Nile Valley & Black-bellied Sunbird, Arabian and Hartlaub's Bustard, Golden-breasted, Magpie and White-billed Starling, Pygmy Batis, Red-naped Bushshrike, Juba Weaver

Top Mammals

Ethiopian Wolf, Gelada, Hamadryas Baboon, Mountain Nyala, Giant Mole Rat, Serval, Guenther's and Salt's Dikdik, Gerenuk, Lesser Kudu, Beisa Oryx, Soemmering's Gazelle

Habitats Covered

montane forest, Afro-alpine moorland, Acacia savanna, Rift Valley lakes, semi-desert

Expected Climate

temperate in highlands, hot and dry in lowlands

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace, mostly undemanding walks

Accommodation

comfortable to basic hotels

Ease of Birding

not challenging

Number of Species Expected

475-500

Other Attractions

spectacular montane scenery, interesting ancient farming methods

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Stephan Lorenz
SW, Ethiopia 2023

Another very good Rockjumper Tour despite some itinerary changes due to seasonally wet weather and the last 2 days being re-organised due to potential security concerns North of Addis. Stephan and our local leader were on top of all aspects of the trip working hard to ensure we saw as many of the endemics as possible. A memorable evening where we we able to connect with Star-spotted Nightjar will live long in the mind. All the drivers were excellent and kept the vehicles clean and comfortable.

Gregory de Klerk
EL, Ethiopia 2019

Greg de Klerk was an excellent guide and his lively manner and humour did much to make the trip enjoyable.

Gregory de Klerk
LF, Ethiopia 2018

Greg de Klerk is an excellent leader. What I admired most about Greg was his willingness and patience to take the time and "teach" the group shorebird and wading bird identification. Throughout the tour, he would take the time and repeat the details to anyone who asked, or seemed to be unclear on the details.

David Hoddinott
GS, Ethiopia 2023

"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. "

David Hoddinott
CS, Ethiopia 2023

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.

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