From Addis abeba: Day Trip to Menagesha Suba Forest Day Trip to Menagesha Suba Forest
ID: GYG681721-1123582
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
The magnificent Menagesha Suba Forest located at 42km west of the Addis Ababa covered by tall Juniper, Hygenia and Podocarpus trees, which protects the most substantial remaining patch.
Day Trip to Menagesha Suba Forest
Departing west from Addis Ababa, drive to the Menagesha Forest for some hiking. . Above the forest line, there is the 3,385meter high Mount Wechecha, an extinct volcano support a cover of afro alpine moorland dominated by Erica and Helichoysum species. The forest is the home and inhabited by various large mammals including the endemic Menelik’s Bushbuck, and large predator including Leopard and offer endemic forest birds like Black Winged Lovebird, Abyssinian Woodpecker, Ethiopian Oriole, Banded Barbet, Yellow fronted Lovebird, Abyssinian Catbird and more forest associated birds.Here you will enjoy the wildlife, such as the
colobus monkeys and endemic Menelik’s bushbuck.
You can also stop at the Gefersa Reservoir, which supplies water to Addis
Ababa, and is a nice birdwatching and wildlife spot. Return to Addis
Ababa in the afternoon.
Highlights
- Bird Watching and wildlife paradise
- Weekend getaway with family and friends
- Endemic species of birds and mammals
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
