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.
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Ethiopia Safari Tours:
This is a fantastic safari taking you to four of the best national parks in Tanzania: Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. We always make create our safari programs to ensure our clients enjoy...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1540 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this private safari, you'll start off with Lake Manyara/Tarangire, before going on a 3-night camping safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. On the tour, you will be accompanied by a driver/guide and a safari chef. Enjoy game drives in a...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 9 Days from$2310 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
3 Days Lake Mburo safari takes you to Uganda’s smallest savanna park for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s famous wildlife. This particular package is excellent for family and friends who want to spend a weekend away from the noisy capital...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 3 Days from$1131 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari and beach package in Kenya is great for families, honeymooners, couples and friends. We offer both luxury and mid-range accommodation on this package so you can tailor it to suit your budget.
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 9 Days from$1620 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover the best of East Africa with a 14-day adventure through Kenya and Tanzania's iconic wildlife parks, followed by a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Experience thrilling safaris, breathtaking landscapes, and pristine beaches in this unforgettable...
- Country:Kenya, Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Zanzibar
- 14 Days from$5394 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Tanzania is famous for its amazing migrating herds of millions of wildebeest and zebras, as well as other animals including Thompson's and Grant's gazelles. The herds are situated at Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 6 Days from$3790 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
The 5-Day Tanzania Safari Getaway combines wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, with a Endoro Trails hike where you will be accompanied by a ranger and hike through Ngorongoro rainforest. This is...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi/Arusha
- 5 Days from$1980 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.
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