11-Day Explore Ethiopia Unique Wildlife Safari Tour

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

Addis Ababa - Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park

Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Afterward, enjoy a smooth drive along a well-paved road to the park headquarters in Debark. The journey covers about 100 km and takes approximately two hours. Upon arrival, we’ll arrange park permits and you’ll meet with your scout before continuing for another hour’s drive to begin your first introductory hike. This easy trek along the northern edge of the escarpment offers stunning views of the foothills and plains of northern Ethiopia. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to observe Gelada baboons and other wildlife. Your overnight stay will be at the camp.

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)

Simien Mountains National Park

From Sankaber, you’ll begin your hike along the ridge, overlooking the foothills that drop about 800 meters below. Continue descending into the valley to witness the Jinbar River plunging into the Geech Abyss. Watch for wildlife such as the Walia ibex and other species along the way. After spending some time at the waterfall, proceed to Geech village, where you will set up your second campsite.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Simien Mountains National Park

After breakfast, you’ll begin a 7–8-hour hike offering some of the most spectacular views in the Simien Mountains. Along the way, you will pass through Imet Gogo, reaching an altitude of 3,926 meters, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the canyon below, distant ridges, and endless valleys. You may also encounter more than ten bird species along the trail, guided by a professional bird expert.

After Imet Gogo, continue hiking to the Innateye Valley viewpoint at an altitude of 4,070 meters, where you’ll stop for lunch. Afterwards, descend to Chennek (3,600 meters) to your third campsite.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Simien Mountains National Park

Today you will embark on an ascent to Buwahit, the second-highest peak in the Simien Mountains, standing at 4,430 meters. This trek offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the chance to spot the Walia ibex, a rare species native to this region of Ethiopia. Along the way, you’ll also have views of Ras Dejen, Ethiopia’s highest peak at 4,543 meters. After taking in the stunning scenery, you’ll descend back to Chennek Camp, where your vehicle will be waiting to take you on a four-hour drive back to Gondar. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

AG Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 2-3hr drive from Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gondar - Addis Ababa - Awash National Park

Fly from Gondar to Addis Ababa and depart from Addis Ababa around 10:00 am. The drive takes approximately four hours, passing through the scenic Ethiopian countryside.

Arrive at Awash National Park and check into your lodge. Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring local and international cuisine before embarking on your first game drive through the park’s diverse ecosystems, including savannah, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests. Spot wildlife such as Beisa oryx, gazelles, baboons, and various bird species.

In the evening you will return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Optional: Join a night safari to observe nocturnal animals and the starry African sky.

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

Start with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators such as lions and leopards, as well as a variety of bird species. You’ll then visit the spectacular Awash Falls, where the Awash River plunges into a deep gorge. Enjoy the scenic beauty and take photos.

In the afternoon you will go on a guided hike along the park’s trails to explore its rich biodiversity and enjoy bird watching. Over 450 bird species have been recorded in the park. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

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 - Bale Mountains National Park

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, then embark on a final game drive to capture any last wildlife sightings and scenic views. You will then make your way to Filwoha Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the natural thermal waters, surrounded by lush vegetation. Have lunch at the hotel before going on a drive to the Bale Mountains in the early afternoon. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Awash 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 - Dinsho National Park - Goba

Early in the morning you will drive to Bale Goba town for coffee. Continue to Dinsho National Park for a short hike, where you may spot endemic species such as the mountain nyala and Menelik's bushbuck. After the visit, drive back to Goba town for the night. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the 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)

Goba - Bale Mountains National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive to the starting point for the hike to Lake Geber-Guracha, which takes approximately four hours. During the hike, there is a high chance of spotting the endemic Ethiopian wolf. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the 3,900m-high lake and visit local villages along the way. Continue driving to the Sanetti Plateau, with elevations ranging from 3,700m to 4,100m, making it the highest road in Africa. You'll hike around Tullu Demtu (4,377m), the second-highest peak in Ethiopia, before continuing to Harena Forest. On this day, you’ll see Mount Tullu Demtu along with endemic wildlife such as the Ethiopian wolf and various bird species. Expect about three hours of driving. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the 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

After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic three-hour hike through Harena Forest. After the hike, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a shorter hike to visit the stunning Bale Waterfalls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the 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)

Goba - Addis Ababa

After breakfast, you will enjoy a short hike. Afterwards, you will fly from Goba to Addis Ababa. This will conclude your tour.

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.