11-Day Simien, Bale & Awash Wildlife Safari Tour

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

Addis Ababa City Tour

Arrive in Addis Ababa and meet your guide at the airport or your hotel. Visit the National Museum to see the famous fossil remains of Lucy and learn about Ethiopia's rich history. Continue to the Ethnological Museum, located within Addis Ababa University, to explore the country's diverse cultures. Drive to Mount Entoto for panoramic views of the capital and visit the historic Entoto Maryam Church. End the day by exploring the vibrant Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market, before returning to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Triple-E Hotel and Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Gondar – Drive to Debark – Trek to Sankaber

Take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Gondar and drive to Debark, the gateway to Simien Mountains National Park. Complete the park registration and meet your trekking guide, scout, and support crew. Begin your trek through beautiful highland scenery with spectacular views of cliffs, valleys, and dramatic escarpments. Walk past local villages and forests while spotting Gelada baboons along the trail. Arrive at Sankaber Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek from Sankaber to Geech Camp

After breakfast, continue trekking through the breathtaking landscapes of the Simien Mountains National Park. Stop at the spectacular Jinbar Waterfall and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding valleys. Hike across rolling grasslands and rocky escarpments while watching for endemic wildlife and colorful birds. Pass through small highland settlements where local shepherds graze their livestock. Arrive at Geech Camp and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek from Geech to Chenek via Imet Gogo

Start the day with a hike to the famous Imet Gogo viewpoint, one of the park's most spectacular panoramic viewpoints. Admire the dramatic cliffs, deep canyons, and towering mountain peaks stretching across the horizon. Continue trekking through alpine landscapes while searching for the endangered Walia ibex and Gelada monkeys. Enjoy numerous photography opportunities as you cross one of Ethiopia's most scenic trekking routes. Arrive at Chenek Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek to Debark – Drive to Gondar – Fly to Addis Ababa

Enjoy your final morning in the Simien Mountains before trekking back toward Debark. Take in the last views of the dramatic mountain landscapes and unique wildlife along the trail. Meet your vehicle in Debark and drive back to Gondar. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Triple-E Hotel and Spa

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Addis Ababa – Dinsho – Goba

Leave Addis Ababa early and drive toward Bale Mountains National Park through the scenic Ethiopian Highlands. Stop at Dinsho, the park headquarters, for a guided nature walk through forests and open grasslands. Look for endemic wildlife including Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs, and many bird species. Continue to Goba while enjoying beautiful mountain scenery along the way. Check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sanetti Plateau – Tullu Dimtu – Goba

Drive across the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa's highest alpine plateaus. Search for the rare Ethiopian wolf, giant mole-rats, and several endemic bird species. Visit Tullu Dimtu, Ethiopia's second-highest mountain, and admire breathtaking panoramic views. Stop at scenic viewpoints for photography and enjoy the unique Afro-alpine landscape. Return to Goba for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Harenna Forest Exploration

Travel into the lush Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia's largest remaining natural forests. Enjoy a guided walk beneath giant trees while searching for Bale monkeys and numerous bird species. Visit beautiful waterfalls and peaceful forest streams hidden within the forest. Learn about the forest's remarkable biodiversity and ecological importance. Return to Goba for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Goba – Awash National Park

After breakfast, drive east to Awash National Park through changing landscapes and rural villages. Arrive at the park and check into your lodge before beginning an afternoon game drive. Search for wildlife including Beisa oryx, Soemmerring's gazelles, olive baboons, and many bird species. Visit the spectacular Awash Falls overlooking the Awash River Gorge. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Wildlife Safari and Hot Springs

Start the day with an early morning wildlife safari when animals are most active. Continue exploring the park while looking for greater kudu, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Visit the natural hot springs and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Explore the volcanic landscapes that make Awash National Park geologically unique. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Afar Cultural Experience – Return to Addis Ababa

Visit nearby communities to experience the traditions and daily life of the Afar people. Learn about their culture, pastoral lifestyle, and long-standing customs from local guides. Enjoy the scenic drive back to Addis Ababa through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at viewpoints and local markets along the way as time permits. Arrive in Addis Ababa and Transfer to Bole International Airport according to your flight schedule. Depart Ethiopia with unforgettable memories of its mountains, wildlife, landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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