


Ethiopia

Guided, Large Group, Small Group

Luxury
This 14-day Ethiopia photography, wildlife & birdwatching adventure takes you on a journey through Ethiopia, combining wildlife, stunning landscapes, and cultural discoveries across the country’s most diverse regions. Explore remote national parks teeming with wildlife, experience the living traditions of the communities in the Omo Valley, discover the dramatic highlands of the Bale Mountains, and relax by the scenic Rift Valley lakes. It is an authentic adventure showcasing Ethiopia’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
This extraordinary journey showcases Ethiopia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Beginning in the vibrant capital of Addis Ababa, the tour ventures into remote and unspoiled regions, offering a blend of wildlife exploration, scenic beauty, and authentic cultural experiences. Travelers will explore lesser-known national parks filled with diverse wildlife, immerse themselves in the living traditions of the indigenous communities in the Omo Valley, and discover the dramatic Afro-alpine scenery of the Bale Mountains. Additionally, they can unwind next to the tranquil Rift Valley lakes, creating a perfectly balanced and unforgettable Ethiopian adventure.
Explore Chebera Churchura, Maze, and Mago National Parks, which are home to elephants, buffalo, big cats, hippos, and a rich diversity of birdlife in pristine wilderness areas
Visit traditional villages and vibrant markets of the Mursi, Hamer, Karo, Dorze, Arbore, and Konso peoples, experiencing Ethiopia’s living cultural heritage firsthand.
Discover the stunning Afro-alpine landscapes of Bale Mountains National Park, including the Sanetti Plateau and Harenna Forest, which are habitats for the rare Ethiopian wolf and the Mountain Nyala.
Enjoy the serene environments of Lake Awassa and Lake Langano, where you can witness abundant birdlife and beautiful sunsets, providing a peaceful conclusion to your journey.
From USD 3,200 – one person
From USD 2,800 per person based on two people
From USD 2,600 per person based on three people
From USD 2,400 per person based on four people
From USD 1,900 per person based on five people
From USD 1,700 per person based on six people
From USD 1,400 per person based on seven people
Upon your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax after your journey.
Overnight: Check Inn Hotel
After breakfast, drive southwest from Addis Ababa to Chebera Churchura National Park via Jimma, the historic capital of the former Kaffa province and the birthplace of coffee. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy your first game drive in this remote wilderness.
Overnight: Chebera Eco Lodge
Spend the entire day exploring Chebera Churchura National Park, one of Ethiopia’s newest and least disturbed protected areas. The park features diverse habitats, including highland forest, riverine forest, savannah, and bushland. It is home to over 37 species of large mammals and more than 237 bird species, including African elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions, and leopards. Birdwatching highlights include several Ethiopian endemics.
Overnight: Chebera Eco Lodge
Enjoy an early morning game drive before departing for Maze National Park. This park is characterized by open savannah grassland, scattered deciduous trees, and riverine ecosystems. It serves as an important refuge for the endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest, along with many other mammals and bird species.
Overnight: Lodge or camp near Maze National Park
After a morning game drive in Maze National Park, continue south to Mago National Park. Upon arrival, settle into your campsite, which is ideally located for wildlife viewing in the late afternoon and early morning.
Overnight: Fully serviced camping (private cook and camping equipment)
Begin the day with a game drive in Mago National Park, then travel to visit the Mursi community. The Mursi are known for their strong cultural traditions and distinctive adornments. After the visit, continue to Jinka.
Overnight: Nasa Hotel
Drive from Jinka to Turmi, home of the Hamer people. En route, visit the vibrant Key Afer market, where several ethnic groups, including the Hamer, Tsemay, Bena, and Ari, gather in traditional attire. Continue to Turmi and learn about Hamer culture, known for elaborate hairstyles, ornaments, and ceremonial traditions.
Overnight: Emerland Lodge
In the morning, visit Murulle village of the Karo people, one of the smallest ethnic groups in the Omo Valley, famous for their artistic body and face painting, using natural pigments to create symbolic designs. You will also visit Dus village to observe daily life, traditional shelters, and social spaces. In the afternoon, return to Turmi and visit a Hamer village. If available, attend a traditional bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage marking a young man’s transition into adulthood.
Overnight: Emerland Lodge
Drive from Turmi to Arba Minch, visiting the Arbore people, known for their jewelry, and the Konso people, famous for their terraced agriculture and stone settlements (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo, renowned for its large populations of hippos and giant crocodiles, as well as abundant birdlife, including African fish eagles and pelicans.
Overnight: Emerland Lodge or similar
After breakfast, drive to Chencha to visit the Dorze people, known for their weaving traditions and distinctive bamboo houses. Continue toward Awassa, stopping to see the painted houses of the Alaba community.
Overnight: Lake View Hotel, Awassa
In the morning, visit the lively fish market at Lake Awassa. Then drive to Bale Mountains National Park. At the park headquarters in Dinsho, explore the grasslands and forests in search of endemic birds and mammals, including Mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, and various highland bird species. Continue to Goba for the night.
Overnight: NUGOBA Hotel
Depart early for a full-day excursion to the Sanetti Plateau (3,800–4,377 m), traveling along Africa’s highest road. This Afro-alpine landscape features giant lobelias, wide open moorlands, and exceptional birdlife. The area is also home to the rare Ethiopian wolf. Later, descend toward the Harenna Forest, the largest remaining natural forest in Ethiopia, rich in biodiversity and dramatic landscapes.
Overnight: NUGOBA Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Lake Langano in the Rift Valley. Enjoy birdwatching, relax by the lakeside, and take in a beautiful sunset. Lake Langano is safe for swimming and is the perfect place to unwind after the highlands.
Overnight: Sabana Beach Resort
After breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa, making stops to view the Rift Valley lakes of Langano, Abiyatta, Shalla, and Ziway along the way. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant while savoring Ethiopian cuisine and watching cultural dance performances. Later, transfer to the airport for your international departure.
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