10-Day Luxury Photography Tour – Northern Ethiopia

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and enjoy a luxury airport pickup to your premium hotel in Addis Ababa. After check-in and relaxation, attend an evening orientation session introducing the photography journey ahead. Begin capturing your first images of city life, bustling streets, and golden-hour urban landscapes. Optional night photography around selected safe city viewpoints. Overnight in Addis Ababa at a luxury hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Golden Tulip Addis Ababa

• Luxury hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Bahir Dar & Lake Tana Experience

Take a morning flight to Bahir Dar. Check into a luxury lakeside resort overlooking Lake Tana. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana, visiting ancient monasteries such as Ura Kidane Mehret, capturing dramatic reflections, island churches, and sunset landscapes. The evening offers soft light photography over the lake with calm waters and traditional fishing scenes. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Avenue Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Blue Nile Falls Photography Day

After breakfast, travel to the iconic Blue Nile Falls for a full-day photography experience. Capture powerful waterfalls, mist effects, rainbow formations, and surrounding countryside landscapes. A professional photography guide provides tips on long exposure, composition, and natural lighting. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the falls. Return to Bahir Dar in the afternoon for sunset shooting along Lake Tana and relaxed evening at the resort.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Lake Avenue Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Gondar – Royal Heritage Photography

Depart Bahir Dar and drive to Gondar with scenic photography stops along the route. On arrival, check into a luxury hotel and begin exploring the historic Fasil Ghebbi, capturing castles, royal architecture, and ancient stone structures. Evening photography focuses on warm light over the imperial enclosure and cultural street scenes. Overnight in Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Goha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Simien Mountains National Park Expedition

Travel to Simien Mountains National Park for a full-day trekking and wildlife photography experience. Capture dramatic cliffs, deep valleys, and endemic wildlife such as Gelada baboons. A guided hike provides access to panoramic viewpoints ideal for landscape photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the mountains. Overnight stay at a scenic mountain lodge surrounded by dramatic highland scenery.

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:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Axum via Tekeze Valley

Depart early for a scenic drive to Axum passing through the dramatic Tekeze River valley and highland villages. Stop for photography of landscapes, bridges, and rural life. Arrive in Axum and check into a luxury hotel. Evening relaxation and optional sunset photography around historical surroundings. Overnight stay in Axum.

Main Destination:

Axum (City)

Accommodation:

Sabean International Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Axum Historical Photography Exploration

Spend the day exploring ancient treasures of Axum. Photograph the famous obelisks, archaeological ruins, and ancient churches. Capture cultural life, rituals, and architectural details. Golden hour session focuses on monuments and dramatic skies. The day offers deep historical storytelling through photography. Overnight in Axum at luxury accommodation.

Main Destination:

Axum (City)

Accommodation:

Sabean International Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Axum (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Axum to Gheralta Rock Churches

Drive to Gheralta Mountains with scenic stops for landscape photography. Explore rock-hewn churches carved into cliffs, capturing dramatic architecture, monks, and rugged natural formations. The afternoon focuses on golden light photography over the mountains. Overnight stay in a mountain lodge surrounded by breathtaking cliff scenery.

Main Destination:

Gheralta Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Gheralta Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Tigray

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gheralta to Lalibela via Scenic Highlands

Enjoy a long but scenic drive through mountain gorges, traditional villages, and remote landscapes en route to Lalibela. Capture rural Ethiopian life and untouched landscapes along the way. Arrive in Lalibela and check into a luxury hotel. Evening leisure time for preparation and sunset photography over the highlands. Overnight in Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Hill Top Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range lodge located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lalibela Churches & Return to Addis Ababa

Explore the world-famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, capturing UNESCO heritage architecture, pilgrims, rituals, and detailed stone carvings. Visit key churches including St. George (Bete Giyorgis). After lunch, enjoy final photography sessions before flying back to Addis Ababa. End the journey with a farewell dinner and transfer to airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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