12-Day Land of Origins Safari Ethiopias Wild Landscape

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Addis Ababa

Arrival in Addis Ababa. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city tour including the National Museum (home of Lucy), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and a walk through Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. In the evening, experience a traditional Ethiopian dinner with music and dance. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Jano Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Fly to Gondar - Simien Mountains

You will fly from Addis to Gondar and drive north toward the Simien Mountains. Begin exploring dramatic escarpments, deep valleys, and jagged peaks. Enjoy your first hike along panoramic trails with chances to see Gelada baboons grazing on cliffs and possibly Walia ibex. The scenery is spectacular with sweeping mountain views. Overnight lodge or Sankaber campsite.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simien Mountain Exploration - fly back to Addis

Full day trekking in the Simien Mountains. Walk through highland grasslands and dramatic ridges with breathtaking viewpoints. Spot endemic wildlife such as Chelada baboon klipspringers, and various bird species. The cool mountain climate and peaceful landscapes make this a highlight of the trip drive back to Gonder to cach the evening flight to Addis.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Blue Birds International Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Awash National park

Morning transfer back and drive toward Awash National Park in the Great Rift Valley. The landscape changes dramatically from high mountains to acacia woodland and volcanic scenery. Afternoon game drive searching for oryx, gazelles, baboons, and crocodiles along the Awash River. Overnight lodge inside or near the park.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Awash Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Awash and Aledeghi Reserve

Early morning game drive in Awash for better wildlife viewing. After breakfast, continue to Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve. This semi-arid savannah is known for large herds of Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. Enjoy an afternoon drive across open plains with wide African skies. Overnight basic lodge or camping.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Awash Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Langano

Drive to Lake Langano in the Rift Valley. This freshwater lake is safe for swimming and surrounded by scenic landscapes. Relax by the lakeshore, enjoy birdwatching, or take a short nature walk. It’s a perfect rest day after several safari drives. Overnight at a lakeside resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Hara Langano Eco Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Langano

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Senkele wildlife Sanctuary

Morning drive to Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, home of the rare and endemic Swayne’s hartebeest. Explore the open grasslands on a guided game drive. The sanctuary also hosts warthogs, gazelles, and diverse birdlife. In the afternoon, continue your journey toward Bale region. Overnight lodge en route or near Bale Mountains.

Main Destination:

Senkele Swayne’S Hartebeest Sanctuary (Wildlife Sanctuary)

Best Time To Go October to March (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountain National Park

Enter Bale Mountains National Park via Dinsho headquarters. Enjoy a walking safari in the forest area, spotting mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, and warthogs. The park offers lush woodland scenery and excellent birdlife. Prepare for higher altitude landscapes in the coming days. Overnight lodge/campsite.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sanettie plateau

Drive up to the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s highest all-weather roads. The afro-alpine habitat is home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf. Scan the open moorlands for this rare predator and other highland species. The dramatic scenery of giant lobelias and endless horizons is unforgettable. Overnight in the park.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Harenna Forest

After breakfast, explore deeper into Harenna Forest, walking along natural trails surrounded by bamboo groves and towering trees. Visit local coffee farms and experience traditional forest coffee culture. Keep an eye out for birdlife and hidden wildlife. After lunch, begin the scenic drive back via the Bale Mountains, enjoying final views of the plateau and valleys before returning to Goba or Dinsho.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return Towards Addis Ababa

Morning departure from Bale Mountains. Scenic drive back toward Addis Ababa through Rift Valley landscapes and rural villages. Optional stops at viewpoints or small towns along the way. Arrive in Addis Ababa in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

Transfer to the airport for your international departure. End of services.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.