19 Jan 2027 - 26 Jan 2027 (8 days)
USD3,200 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: James Wade Lee
Tour Price (Per person): USD3,200 (GBP2,437 * EUR2,781 * AUD4,877)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
24 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2028 (8 days)
USD3,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Tour Price (Per person): USD3,300 (GBP2,513 * EUR2,868 * AUD5,029)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
07 Mar 2029 - 14 Mar 2029 (8 days)
USD3,500 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer
Tour Price (Per person): USD3,500 (GBP2,665 * EUR3,042 * AUD5,334)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
This exciting extension will take us to one of the wildest and most ethnically diverse places on Earth – the Omo Valley. This is primarily a cultural experience during which we will interact with several tribal communities who still live almost exactly as they did hundreds of years ago. This harsh and inhospitable place has over 10 distinctly different tribes existing within a 60 km radius; each with its own unique language, clothing, hairstyles and bodily ornamentation. Our tour will take us through the very heart of this vast and varied cultural melting pot, and promises to make an exciting and memorable addition to our Ethiopia birding experience!
Dusky Babbler; Wattled Ibis; Yellow throated & Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse; Blue-spotted Wood Dove; Bruce’s Green Pigeon; Orange-bellied Parrot; White-cheeked Turaco; Abyssinian Ground Hornbill; Abyssinian Scimitarbill; Blue-naped Mousebird; Abyssinian Roller; Three-streaked Tchagra; Taita Fiscal; Mouse-coloured Penduline Tit; Magpie & Shelley’s Starlings; chances Nubian Woodpecker; Black-billed & Double-toothed Barbets; White-breasted Cuckooshrike; Mosque Swallow; Red-faced Crombec; Yellow-bellied Eremomela; Chestnut Weaver.
Da Brazza’s Monkey
dry Acacia savanna
hot and dry, no rain expected
10 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.
Undemanding but some long travel days, low food diversity.
Comfortable
One of the most enjoyable & prolific birding destinations in Africa. Many species are approachable & provide good visuals in open conditions.
ancient Omo Valley tribes, traditional markets
Good to excellent. No dedicated hides. Many species are approachable, habitat & lighting are often conducive. See notes on People Photography
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.
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.
Wade was an excellent tour leader, he had all the ID skills and enthusiasm to encourage everyone and made sure everyone got on to the bird. Wade's observational abilities never failed to amaze me and his knowledge was far ranging and inclusive of questions. The local logistics team, including the drivers, deserve a special mention too. All in all a great tour in an interesting country which far exceeding my expectations.
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.
Julian was a wonderful leader, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive to our needs. The local guide, was also excellent and worked particularly hard when we had to change accommodation at short notice. The cultural guide was very knowledgeable and shared both his knowledge and his experience of Orthodox Christianity with us in a very helpful manner. We saw a lot of birds and a good variety of mammals. In addition the food was very interesting and the coffee outstanding.
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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
Ethiopia - Endemics Birding I 2019 - January 2019
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