Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension II 2024

01 Dec 2024 - 04 Dec 2024 (4 days)

USD1,695 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

Tour price (Per person): USD1,695 * GBP1,308 * EUR1,561 * AUD2,579

Single Supplement: USD110 * GBP85 * EUR101 * AUD167

Flight costs: USD440 * GBP340 * EUR405 * AUD670

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Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension II 2025

29 Nov 2025 - 02 Dec 2025 (4 days)

USD1,895 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

Tour price (Per person): USD1,895 * GBP1,462 * EUR1,745 * AUD2,884

Single Supplement: USD140 * GBP108 * EUR129 * AUD213

Flight costs: USD430 * GBP332 * EUR396 * AUD654

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Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension 2026

22 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026 (4 days)

USD1,895 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Tour price (Per person): USD1,895 * GBP1,462 * EUR1,745 * AUD2,884

Single Supplement: USD150 * GBP116 * EUR138 * AUD228

Flight costs: USD440 * GBP340 * EUR405 * AUD670

Can be linked with: Ethiopia - Endemic Birding 2026

Ethiopia - Lalibela Extension (Small Group) 2026

15 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 (4 days)

USD2,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

Tour price (Per person): USD2,295 * GBP1,771 * EUR2,114 * AUD3,492

Single Supplement: USD150 * GBP116 * EUR138 * AUD228

Flight costs: USD440 * GBP340 * EUR405 * AUD670

Can be linked with: Ethiopia - Endemic Birding (Small Group) 2026

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.

Top Birds

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.

Habitats Covered

arid escarpments

Expected Climate

temperate in highlands

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace, mostly undemanding walks

Accommodation

basic but comfortable

Ease of Birding

easy

Number of Species Expected

+-70

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

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.

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.

Stephan Lorenz
JW, Ethiopia 2023

Stephen Lorenz, our tour leader, was exemplary especially in the face of some tour problems. At least two sites we could not access because of civil unrest. Stephen worked tirelessly with the local guides to find safe locations where we could still see endemics. He also handled some issues with one of the tour group who could be rather difficult. Stephen did an outstanding job making sure everyone felt at ease and included. He is also a fantastic birder!

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.

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