Specialty Tours

Specialty Tours in Ethiopia

Beyond our regular cultural and historical tours, we offer specialized experiences for birdwatchers, runners, and custom groups. Whether you're an avid birder, a marathon enthusiast, or have specific travel requirements, we can create the perfect Ethiopian adventure for you.

Specialized Experiences

Birding Adventures

Ethiopia is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 860 species, including 30 endemics. Explore diverse habitats from highland forests to Rift Valley lakes in search of rare and endemic species.

Great Ethiopian Run

Participate in Africa's largest road race in Addis Ababa every November. We handle all logistics including registration, accommodation, and transportation so you can focus on the run.

Custom Tours

Create your perfect Ethiopian journey with fully customizable private tours. Ideal for individuals, families, or groups with specific interests, schedules, or special requirements.

Birding in Ethiopia

10 Days / 9 Nights

A Birder's Paradise with Over 30 Endemic Species

Day 01: Addis Ababa - Awash National Park

Drive to Awash National Park via the Rift Valley Lake of Bishoftu near Debre Zeit. Take an evening game drive in Awash National Park and visit an area frequented by hyenas.

Evening Game Drive Hyena Area Overnight Lodge

Day 02: Awash National Park

Birding in Awash National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. Many species of birds are found here: African Orange-bellied Parrots, Bustards, Weavers, Hoopoe, Yellow-throated Serine, Red-fronted Barbet, Pygmy Batis, Lesser-striped Swallow, and the House Martin.

The park also boasts a variety of mammals: the Anubis Baboon, Colobus Monkey, Black-backed Jackal, Bat-eared Fox, Egyptian Mongoose, Warthog, Beisa Oryx, Soemmering's Gazelle, Lesser Kudu, Salt's Dikdik, etc.

Multiple Bird Species Diverse Mammals Overnight Lodge

Day 03: Awash National Park - Lake Langano

Drive to Lake Langano. En route, birding at Lake Ziway, truly a birder's paradise and at Koka Dam. Spot bird species such as: the African Pygmy Goose, Black-billed Woodhoopoe, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Black Tit, Little Weaver, etc.

Lake Ziway Birding Koka Dam Birding Overnight Lodge

Day 04: Lake Langano

A full day birding at Lake Langano and Abiyata-Shala National Parks. Over 300 species can be seen around Lake Abiyata, such as: Yellow Wagtails, Ibis, Cormorant, Pelicans, Ducks, Egrets, Herons, Flamingos, Storks, Swallows, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Rollers, Wheatear, African Marsh Harrier, etc.

Lake Abiyata-Shala 300+ Bird Species Overnight Lodge

Day 05: Lake Langano - Wondo Genet - Bale Mountains

Drive to the Bale Mountains National Park and meet with park guide. Arrive at the park headquarters in the afternoon, in time for a leisurely afternoon hike, possibly spotting two endemic mammals that frequent the area: Menelik's Bushbuck and the Mountain Nyala.

Birds in this area include the Blue-Winged Goose, the Spot-Breasted Lapwing, the Abyssinian Long Claw, the Wattled Ibis, the Black-Headed Siskin, Rouget's Rail, and numerous other species.

Endemic Bird Species Endemic Mammals Overnight Hotel

Great Ethiopian Run

November (Annual Event)

Run Africa's Greatest Road Race!

Let AFRICAN TREASURE Tours Take Care of All Your Race Logistics

Every year in November, thousands of runners swell the streets of Addis Ababa for a fantastic celebration of Ethiopia's national sport. The Great Ethiopian Run, Africa's largest, is open to runners of all abilities, ages, and nationalities.

Our Services Include:

  • Race registration and logistics
  • Airport meet and greet
  • Hotel accommodation booking
  • Transportation to and from start/finish line
  • Pre-race briefing and support
  • Optional post-race tour extensions

Extend your stay after the race and explore the heartland of Ethiopia's great running heritage.

Africa's Largest Road Race All Abilities Welcome Annual November Event

Private Custom Tours

Fully Customizable

Tailored Experiences for Individual Travelers & Families

Create Your Perfect Ethiopian Journey

Nearly all of our tour itineraries may be customized according to your interest and schedule. In most cases these will need to be private tours unless we have other clients requesting the same adjustments to an itinerary.

Customization Options:

  • Adjust tour duration and pace
  • Focus on specific interests (history, culture, wildlife, photography, etc.)
  • Modify accommodation standards
  • Include special activities or visits
  • Adjust transportation methods
  • Create multi-generational family itineraries
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Accessibility considerations

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and we'll create a personalized itinerary just for you.

Fully Personalized Flexible Dates Custom Itineraries

Custom Group Tours

Group Specials

A Tour as Unique as Your Group

Special Group Rates & Customized Experiences

For alumni associations, church groups, photography clubs, birding societies, university groups, and other organized parties, we are pleased to offer special group rates for customized tours that suit your interests.

Benefits for Groups:

  • Special group pricing and discounts
  • Customized itineraries based on group interests
  • Dedicated tour leader and support staff
  • Flexible group sizes (minimum 6 persons)
  • Special activities and exclusive access
  • Pre-trip planning consultations
  • References from international tour operators and travel agents available upon request

Whether you're planning a cultural immersion, a photography expedition, an educational tour, or a special interest group journey, we can create the perfect Ethiopian experience for your group.

Group Discounts Alumni/Church Groups Special Interest Groups

Create Your Special Ethiopian Experience

Whether you're a birder, a runner, or have specific travel needs, we can design the perfect Ethiopian adventure for you. Contact us to start planning your specialty tour today.

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