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:
On this Kenya safari visit the wildlife hot spots of Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. In the Lakes, you'll enjoy water birds and other bird species while the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing....
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
5 Days from$1775 p/p in USD- Departures: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The special five days safari has been designed to offer a non-stop wildlife adventure exploring the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit. You will experience the scenic beauty and majestic wildlife that Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha
- 5 Days from$1500 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short chimpanzee trekking safari brings the opportunity to experience quality time with man’s closest relative. The chimpanzee trekking experience in the beautiful tropical rain forest of Kibale Forest National Park (primate capital) is your main...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Chimpanzee Safari, Guided Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 3 Days from$1064 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This amping safari offer visitors, with a time constraint, a short but a very intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit wildlife safari experience. Experience the excitement of an African wildlife safari n two of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania....
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 2 Days from$600 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience what it feels like to camp in the world famous Serengeti National Park as you get close to nature among the vast untouched plains of the largest reserve in Tanzania. A three day trip that sees you exploring the grasslands in search of Africa's...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1210 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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