14-Day Hyena Men & Abyssinian Wolves

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

Flight to Addis Ababa

Depart from your home country and board your overnight flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Enjoy the in-flight service as you travel toward East Africa. You will arrive in the capital the following morning to begin your incredible cultural and wildlife expedition through Eastern Ethiopia and the Bale Mountains.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Bentark Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arrival & Addis Ababa City Tour

Arrive at Bole International Airport where you will be met by your guide. After freshening up at the hotel, explore the capital. Visit Meskel Square, Africa Hall, and Trinity Cathedral. Discover the Ethnological Museum, located in a former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Then, drive to Mount Entoto, the origin of Addis Ababa, where Menelik II was crowned. Overnight at Bentark Hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Bentark Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Karrayu Tribe & Awash National Park

Leave the capital and drive east from Shoa to the Awash region. Stop at Lake Beseka near Metahara to visit the Karrayu people, learning about their pastoralist lifestyle. Continue to Awash National Park to witness the impressive Awash Falls and spot crocodiles in the river below. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. (Driving time: 5 hours, 280 km).

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

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve Safari

Today is dedicated to exploring the Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve. The reserve offers fantastic grasslands and species like Beisa Oryx, Soemmerring's Gazelle, and Eritrea Dik-dik. Look out for ostriches, Secretary birds, and Arabian Bustards. In the afternoon, relax in the lodge's hot springs or take a guided birding and sunset walk. Overnight at Doho Lodge.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Ahmar Highlands & Harar

Travel through the terraced fields of the Ahmar Highlands towards the east. Stop at Awedae to experience the largest Khat market in the country. Arrive in the ancient walled city of Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 82 mosques and 6 gates, Harar is considered the fourth holiest city in Islam. Explore the colorful labyrinthine alleys. Overnight at Harar Ras Hotel. (Driving time: 6-7 hours, 370 km).

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Babile Camel Market & Elephant Sanctuary

Start your day at the Babile market, where Somali traders exchange sheep, goats, and camels on Mondays and Thursdays. After experiencing the lively bartering, drive through amazing rock formations to the Babile Elephant Sanctuary, home to Ethiopia's largest remaining elephant population. Explore the vast, undeveloped protected area in search of these gentle giants. Overnight at Harar Ras Hotel. (Driving time: 3-4 hours, 100 km).

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Harar Jugol & Hyena Feeding

Explore the old town of Harar (Harar Jugol) with a local guide. Visit the famous city gates, vibrant markets, the Rimbaud House, and the Grand Jami Mosque. Immerse yourself in Harari culture and enjoy the exquisite local coffee. In the evening, witness a unique highlight: the traditional hyena feeding at the city edge, where men feed wild hyenas. Overnight at Harar Ras Hotel.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Ahmar Mountains to Sheikh Hussein

Embark on an adventurous drive through West Harerghe and Arsi towards Sheikh Hussein in the Bale region. Pass terraced fields of the Ahmar Mountains and reach the majestic Wabe Shabelle Gorge. The river has carved its way 380 meters into the highlands. Arrive in Sheikh Hussein, a significant pilgrimage center for Ethiopian Muslims. Help set up camp and enjoy a drink by the campfire. (Driving time: 8-9 hours, 440 km).

Main Destination:

Sheikh Hussein (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Sheikh Hussein Village Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located in Sheikh Hussein (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Sheikh Hussein Shrine & Sof Omar Caves

Visit the tomb of Sheikh Hussein, a 13th-century Muslim cleric who spread Islam in the region. Continue to the Sof Omar Caves, the longest cave system in Ethiopia at 15 km. Follow the Web River through spectacular domes and chambers that once served as places of worship. Drive to Goba at the foot of the Bale Mountains. Overnight at a hotel in Goba. (Driving time: 5-6 hours, 265 km).

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

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Standard Hotel in Goba

• Mid-range hotel located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Bale Mountains

Ascend to over 4,000 meters to explore the Sanetti Plateau, the largest continuous high-altitude plateau in Africa. Discover Afro-alpine flora and look for the endemic Ethiopian Wolf hunting giant mole-rats. Enjoy the cold breeze on Tullu Dimtu, Ethiopia's fourth-highest peak. After lunch, hike in the magical Harenna Forest on the southern slopes. Overnight in Goba. (Driving time: 3-4 hours, 90 km).

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Standard Hotel in Goba

• Mid-range hotel located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Dinsho Forest & Lake Awassa Boat Trip

Start with a nature walk in the grasslands or moss-draped forests of Dinsho, the best place to spot Mountain Nyala and Menelik's Bushbuck. Then, descend from the high mountains to the tropical lake region of the Rift Valley. Arrive in Awassa and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Awassa to see hippos and marabou storks. Overnight at South Star International Hotel. (Driving time: 4 hours, 220 km).

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

South Star International Hotel Hawassa

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Abijatta-Shalla National Park & Lake Langano

Visit the twin lakes of Abijatta and Shalla. Between acacia trees, Oromo herders graze their livestock, while hot springs and large flocks of flamingos are found near the shores. Just a stone's throw away is Lake Langano, where you can relax for the rest of the day. The lake is free of bilharzia and ideal for swimming. Overnight at Hara Langano Eco Lodge. (Driving time: 2-3 hours, 90 km).

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Hara Langano Eco Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Langano

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tiya Stelae, Adadi Maryam & Departure

On your way back to Addis Ababa, visit the Tiya Stelae Field, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the spectacular rock-hewn church of Adadi Maryam, the southernmost in Ethiopia. Arrive in Addis Ababa, freshen up at a day room, and enjoy some last-minute shopping. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your departure. (Driving time: 5-6 hours, 280 km).

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Day Room at a Hotel

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arrival Home

Arrive back in your home country in the morning. Your unforgettable 14-day expedition through Eastern Ethiopia, Harar, and the Bale Mountains comes to an end. We hope you depart with incredible memories of Ethiopia's diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Thank you for traveling with Simien Mountain Tours.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

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.