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:
Known as the 'whiskey route', Kilimanjaro's Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain, taking you through rain forest, heath and alpine desert to the summit. Compared with the Marangu route, the days on Machame are longer and the walks...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Camping
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Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
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7 Days from$1700 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...
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Country:Kenya, Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Luxury, Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Zanzibar
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14 Days from$5394 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
Experience remote Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve) with return flights from Zanzibar on this short, private safari. Soak up the scenic views of rivers, lakes and wilderness together with wildlife and birds. In addition, learn...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Zanzibar, end in Zanzibar
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3 Days from$1150 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. In this tour, you will see this UNESCO World Heritage site. Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
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4 Days from$2000 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
The Rongai Route is the only trail that starts from the northern, or Kenyan side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively unspoilt wilderness experience, where it is possible to see large wildlife like...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Moshi-Kilimanjaro, end in Moshi-Kilimanjaro
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7 Days from$2365 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
The Machame route is perhaps the most popular climbing route. It is the choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
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Tour Type:Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Camping
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
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7 Days from$2562 p/p in USD
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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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