To do full justice to the cultural aspects of this fascinating country, we offer an incredible Ethiopia historical tour extension to the northern town of Lalibela where we explore the unique 12th century monolithic churches, hewn out of solid rock and which took an estimated 25 years to construct, now appropriately considered one of the wonders of the world!
Whilst our main focus during the Ethiopia historical tour will naturally be these amazing monuments, we can also expect some excellent birding. Possible species include White-collared Pigeon, White-winged Cliff Chat, Erckel’s Francolin, Egyptian Vulture, White-fronted Black Chat, Abyssinian Catbird, Little Rock Thrush, Thick-billed Raven, White-backed Black Tit, Hemprich’s Hornbill, the scarce endemic Banded Barbet, Black-billed Woodhoopoe and large flocks of White-billed Starlings.
White-backed Black Tit; Thick-billed Raven; Banded Barbet; White-billed Starling; Rüppell's & White-fronted Black Chats; White-winged Cliff Chat; Erckel's Spurfowl; Yellow-rumped & Brown-rumped Seedeaters; Wattled Ibis; White-collared Pigeon; Abyssinian Catbird.
arid escarpments
temperate in highlands
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
moderate pace, mostly undemanding walks
basic but comfortable
easy
+-70
excellent
Glen Valentine is an asset to any birding group with his excellent knowledge of birds and his friendly outgoing personality. He is helpful to both experienced and inexperienced birders alike. I would not hesitate to join another birding tour where he was leader or co-leader as I know from experience that it would be a thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour.
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.
The guide, Greg de Klerk, did a good job. He was well informed regarding the participants and tried hard to accommodate everyone's needs. He made a good effort to inform us daily as to what birds we might see, which was very helpful.
Simply stated, David Erterius is an exceptional individual: patient, kind, diligent, and hard-working almost to a fault. He was ever-conscious of his clients' welfare, with remarkable birding skills which he relentlessly employed to ensure that all members of the group regularly saw, identified and enjoyed each species, including mammals and reptiles.
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.
28 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024 (4 days)
USD1,695 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour price (Per person): USD1,695 * GBP1,385 * EUR1,593 * AUD2,632
Single Supplement: USD110 * GBP90 * EUR103 * AUD171
Flight costs: USD440 * GBP359 * EUR414 * AUD683
01 Dec 2024 - 04 Dec 2024 (4 days)
USD1,695 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Robert Williams
Tour price (Per person): USD1,695 * GBP1,385 * EUR1,593 * AUD2,632
Single Supplement: USD110 * GBP90 * EUR103 * AUD171
Flight costs: USD440 * GBP359 * EUR414 * AUD683
27 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 (4 days)
USD2,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD2,000 * GBP1,634 * EUR1,880 * AUD3,106
29 Nov 2025 - 02 Dec 2025 (4 days)
USD2,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Quinton Josop
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD2,000 * GBP1,634 * EUR1,880 * AUD3,106
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