7-Day Ethiopia Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Adventure

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

Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park

Driving Distance: 400 km | Driving Time: 7 Hours
Your 7-day Ethiopia Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Adventure begins with an 8:00 AM departure from Addis Ababa, heading southeast through scenic Ethiopian highlands, traditional villages, and fertile farmland toward the spectacular Bale Mountains National Park, one of Africa's richest biodiversity hotspots. Stop in Ziway for lunch at a lakeside restaurant, where you can enjoy freshly prepared Rift Valley fish while overlooking Lake Ziway. Continue through breathtaking mountain scenery before arriving at the Bale Mountains National Park headquarters around 5:00 PM to complete park registration. Continue to the Dinsho Wildlife Reserve for your first wildlife experience, searching for the endemic Mountain Nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs, Bale monkeys, and the rare Bale owl. As the gateway to Ethiopia's most celebrated wildlife sanctuary.
overnight in Bale Robe at Nurobe Hotel.

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:

Nurobe Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Mountains Trekking – Sanetti Plateau – Harenna Forest

Bale Mountains Trekking – Sanetti Plateau – Harenna Forest

Depart your hotel at 6:00 AM for a full-day adventure in Bale Mountains National Park. Drive to the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, Africa's largest Afro-alpine ecosystem, for a guided hike in search of the endangered Ethiopian wolf, the world's rarest canid. Enjoy a picnic breakfast with stunning mountain views before trekking to Tulu Dimtu Peak (4,377 m), Ethiopia's second-highest mountain, offering breathtaking panoramas. Continue into the lush Harenna Forest, famous for giant bamboo, ancient trees, waterfalls, endemic birds, colobus monkeys, Menelik's bushbuck, and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a picnic lunch before exploring the forest on short nature walks and wildlife viewing.
Return to Bale Robe for dinner and overnight.
overnight: at Nurobe Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bale Robe – Awash National Park wildlife Safari

Awash National Park Wildlife Safari

Driving Distance: 350 km | Driving Time: 4–5 Hours

After breakfast, depart Bale Robe at 7:00 AM and journey toward Ethiopia's Great Rift Valley and Awash National Park. Stop at Lake Beseka, a volcanic lake known for its giant Nile crocodiles and diverse aquatic birdlife.

Continue to Metehara for lunch before entering Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve for an afternoon game drive across its open savanna. Look for Beisa oryx, Grevy's zebra, Soemmerring's gazelle, lesser kudu, warthogs, ostriches, and numerous Rift Valley bird species. Later, drive to the beautiful Doho Lodge, renowned for its natural hot springs and stunning views over surrounding grasslands and wetlands. Unwind and enjoy one of Ethiopia's most spectacular savanna sunsets before dinner and your overnight stay.

overnight: At Doho Lodge.

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:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Doho - Awash National Park – Lake Langano

Doho Lodge - Awash National Park wildlife safari - Lake langano.

Driving Distance: 280 km | Driving Time: 4–5 Hours

Depart Doho Lodge at 5:30 AM with a packed breakfast for an early wildlife adventure in Awash National Park. Enjoy a guided nature walk and game drive through volcanic landscapes, acacia woodland, and open plains, searching for Beisa oryx, greater kudu, gazelles, olive baboons, warthogs, monkeys, and abundant birdlife. Visit the spectacular Awash Falls, where the Awash River plunges through a dramatic basalt gorge surrounded by lush palm trees, and enjoy breakfast beside the river. Continue through Ethiopia's scenic Rift Valley, stopping in Ziway for a fresh fish lunch before arriving at beautiful Lake Langano. Relax at your lakeside resort, explore the acacia forest, spot colorful birds, swim in the lake, or enjoy a peaceful sunset.

Overnight: Ija Resort, Lake Langano
Overnight: Lake Langano at Ija Langano Resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Ija Langano Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Langano – Abijata-Shalla National Park – Hawassa

Lake Langano – Abijata-Shalla National Park – Hawassa

Driving Distance: 80 km | Driving Time: 2 Hours

After breakfast, depart Lake Langano at 8:00 AM for Abijata-Shalla Lakes National Park, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, soda lakes, hot springs, flamingos, pelicans, ostriches, gazelles, and rich birdlife. Continue to Hawassa, Ethiopia's beautiful lakeside city, and check in at your resort before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Amora Gedel Park along Lake Hawassa, home to playful monkeys, colorful birds, and scenic walking trails. Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise to spot hippos, African fish eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, and other aquatic wildlife. Before sunset, witness the remarkable gathering of wild spotted hyenas at Amora Gedel Park before returning to your hotel.

Overnight: In Hawassa at Haile Resort.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Hawassa

• Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch

Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch

Driving Distance: 290 km | Driving Time: 4 Hours

After breakfast, visit Hawassa's lively Fish Market, where local fishermen land their daily catch along the shores of Lake Hawassa. Continue south through scenic countryside, stopping in Wolayta Sodo for lunch before arriving at the fascinating Dorze Village. Discover the Dorze people's unique bamboo houses, traditional cotton weaving, and rich cultural heritage. Meet local families, watch skilled artisans at work, taste the famous Dorze bread made from Enset (false banana), and learn about their centuries-old traditions. Later, drive through the lush landscapes of southern Ethiopia to Arba Minch, beautifully located between Lakes Abaya and Chamo, arriving in the early evening.

Overnight: Haile Resort, Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Arba Minch

• Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arba Minch – Lake Chamo – Addis Ababa

Lake Chamo Boat Safari – Fly to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat safari on Lake Chamo, one of Ethiopia's top wildlife destinations. Cruise to the famous Crocodile Market, home to Africa's largest concentration of giant Nile crocodiles, and spot hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans, herons, kingfishers, and many other water birds. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Nech Sar National Park, the lake offers outstanding wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and photography opportunities. Return to your hotel for lunch before transferring to Arba Minch Airport for your afternoon flight to Addis Ababa. In the evening, celebrate your journey with a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner featuring live cultural music and dance before your transfer to the international airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 7-day Ethiopia Wildlife, Nature & Cultural Adventure.

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Main Destination:

Lake Chamo

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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