Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Ethiopia.
Watching wildlife in Ethiopia is not very season dependent. However, July and August are the wettest months and travel over that period isn’t recommended (especially if you intend to do some hiking or camping). Ethiopia’s spectacular scenery is at its best from September to December, when days are sunny, the landscape is green and lush and the sky is free of haze after the rains.
May to October –Dry Season
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November to April –Wet Season
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Best Time To Go by Major Park
Most of Ethiopia’s parks can be visited throughout the year. You’ll see animals at any time. However, the scenery, which is a huge attraction of the parks, is at its best after the rains from October to December. The higher slopes of Bale and Simien Mountains NP can be very cold and unpleasant in the rains. April and August to October are generally less favorable for Bale Mountains, and the wettest months in the Simiens are July and August.
