Ethiopia’s grandeur comes from its striking scenery and numerous cultural attractions. An Ethiopian safari offers an extensive range of safari experiences, from cultural safaris to rare wildlife sightings to hiking the tallest Ethiopian mountains. It has 31 endemic mammals, including the most endangered carnivore – the Ethiopian wolf – and the fascinating Gelada baboon. Ethiopia is home to 9 UNESCO World heritage sites that include Fassil Ghebbi – an ancient fortress-city, which was once the residence of the Ethiopian emperor in the 16-17th century and the world renowned rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Explore Safari Deals’ featured safari tours to find your next big adventure!
Ethiopia Safari Tours:
This safari tour will take you through the African Great Rift Valley. Awash National Park - which covers the largest afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa. It is an area of high altitude plateau that is fragmented by the numerous remarkable volcanic...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Addis Ababa, end in Addis Ababa
4 Days from$450 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
Your Kafue safari will start at Lusaka International Airport where on arrival, you will be met by a member of our safari team. Once you have collected your luggage, you will hop on board the safari cruiser which will begin the journey west towards Zambia’s...
- Country:Zambia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Lusaka, end in Livingstone
- 18 Days from$8095 p/p in USD
- Departures: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
This safari combines a luxury wildlife tour of Tanzania with a Zanzibar beach holiday. You will visit the national parks of Lake Manyara and Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Finally, we cap off your safari with a relaxing beach holiday on...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
- 9 Days from$7440 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 4-day family safari offers an unforgettable experience in the Serengeti, starting with a night in Arusha at Ngaresero Lodge or similar. The adventure then begins with a journey to Central Serengeti, where you’ll stay at Acacia Seronera Camp/similar....
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1995 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari takes you to Kenya's Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the famous Masai Mara. You will have the chance to witness magnificent wildlife scenes, discover hundreds of bird species, sample delicious Kenyan cuisine and experience the thrill of an...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 5 Days from$1131 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover the wild heart of Africa on this 8-day Tanzania Wildlife Safari, a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the legendary northern circuit safari. This adventure takes you across four world-famous destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Arusha
- 8 Days from$1850 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major Attractions
- Addis Ababa
- Bale Mountains National Park
- Simien Mountains National Park
- Blue Nile Falls
- Danakil Depression
- Lalibela
Safari Highlights
- The city of Gondar, known as the Camelot of Africa, has a medieval castle resting atop Ras Dashen – the highest peak of the Simien mountains.
- Harar, also known as the Holy city of Harar, is a walled Islamic city with more than 100 mosques.
- Lalibela, a small town in northern Ethiopia, is renowned for its medieval churches carved out of volcanic rocks.
- Simien mountains is one of the few places in Ethiopia where visitors can come across the most endangered African animal – the Ethiopian wolf.
Facts
- Ethiopian wolves are an endemic species found within seven remote territories of Ethiopia. The Bale mountains have the largest population of Ethiopian wolves.
- Its main attractions are its numerous historical treasures and stunning landscapes followed by wildlife.
- Ethiopia’s diverse habitats include montane dry forest, afroalpine, lowland tropical forest, desert, semi-desert, and wetlands.
- Its iconic mountains have 20 peaks taller than 4,000 meters, with Ras Dashen being the tallest at 4,500 meters.
Learn more facts about Ethiopia, its weather, and the best time to visit with our helpful travel guide for Ethiopia.
Explore Safari Deals’ featured safari tours to find your next big adventure!