9-Day Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour

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

Explore Addis Ababa City Tour

Arrival in Addis Ababa and City Tour:

You'll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and meet your Armaye Ethiopia Tours representative. You'll begin your city tour of Addis Ababa, including visits to Mount Entoto, the National Museum of Ethiopia, Merkato, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Your overnight stay will be at Capital Hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly Addis to Gonder - Simien Mountains National Park

Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar and Visit the Simien Mountains:

You'll take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Gondar. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our drivers and continue the journey to Debark, located about 100 km from Gondar, where the park headquarters are situated. After completing all entrance formalities, you will head to the Simien Mountains. You'll enjoy a short hike around the lodge to spot and photograph the Gelada baboons, also known as the "bleeding-heart baboons."

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)

Simien Mountains National Park

You'll take a morning drive into the park for the day trip. The day drive & hike will take you in a beautiful views of the Simien landscape and the endless mountain ridges. You have a chance to observe and photograph the endemic gelada baboons, Walia Ibex, Bush Buck, and Cliff's springer. Also birds such as Lammergayer, Francolins & Ankober Serin.
Overnight stay will be at Simien Lodge.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gondar Fly Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park

In the early morning, you will drive back to Gondar and take a flight to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival in Addis, you'll catch a flight to the Bale Mountains. Once you arrive, you'll meet your driver and head to Dinsho, the park headquarters. In this woodland area of the park, you will have the chance to spot numerous Ethiopian endemic mammals, including the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, and Bohor reedbuck. Your overnight stay will be at Goba Wabe Shabelle 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:

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Bale Mountains National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you'll drive to Sanetti Plateau above 4000 meters, with Afro-alpine moorland, beautiful wild alpine scenery. You'll spend the whole day seeing the rare and endangered Canid species Ethiopian Wolf, the Ethiopian Hare, water birds like the Blue-winged Goose, the Ruddy Shelduck, the Wattled Crane, and others.
Your overnight stay will be at Wabe Shabale Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bale Mountains National Park

Full Day at Sannetti Plateau and Harena Forest:

You'll spend the day exploring the Sannetti Plateau in search of the elusive Ethiopian Wolf. In the afternoon, you'll drive down to Harena Forest to observe the endemic Bale Monkey feeding on bamboo trees, along with other monkey species.

Your overnight stay will be at Wabe Shabelle Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Awash National Park

Drive to Awash National Park:

After breakfast, you'll depart from Bale Mountains and head towards Awash National Park. On the drive, you'll pass by Lake Beseka before entering the park. Along the way, you may encounter Olive and Hamadrias baboons, as well as a variety of bird species, including the Somali Golden-breasted Robin, Nile Valley Sunbird, Lineated Pytilia, Red and Yellow Barbet, Yellow-throated Serin, Sombre Chat, and Arabian Bustard.

Your overnight stay will be at the Genet Hotel.

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:

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

Awash National Park

Visit Alideghe Wildlife Reserve:

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to Alideghe Game Reserve for a game drive, spotting wildlife such as Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich, along with birds like the Brown Snake-Eagle and Secretary Bird. Afterward, you’ll head to Doho Lodge for lunch and relax at the natural hot springs. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a game drive around Ilala Plains, where we may see Beisa Oryx, Somali Oryx, and rare species like the Bat-Eared Fox.

Your overnight stay will be at Doho Lodge.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Doho Lodge & Hot Springs

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Awash NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Back in Addis Ababa

Return to Addis Ababa:

After a morning excursion around the lodge, you will begin your journey back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you will have some free time to relax or explore the city further. In the evening, you'll enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant, where you can savor local dishes and experience cultural performances. After dinner, you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch 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.