Amazing Safaris & Tours Just For You
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.
Ethiopia Safari Tours:
The Simien Mountains are the most majestic of all Ethiopia’s ranges, with mind-blowing views for miles around of flat-topped ambas of stone. You will see endemic wildlife including the Gelada baboon and Walia ibex and at Lalibela explore the mesmerising 13th century rock-hewn churches.
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 9 Days from$1,712 p/p in USD
- Departures: Nov
The Sanetti Plateau in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains is the Rooftop of Africa; the highest plateau on the continent. On this incredible adventure we will walk across it, viewing its beautiful wildlife including mountain nyala, Ethiopian red wolf, impala, warthogs and colobus monkeys.
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 9 Days from$1,590 p/p in USD
- Departures: May
On this exciting wildlife tour, travel to Simien Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s most beautiful natural areas. Along with the stunning mountain views, expect to see some fascinating wildlife, including gelada...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Addis Ababa, end in Addis Ababa
- 9 Days from$4340 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Rafiki Tours and Safaris and Typical Ethiopian offer you an extraordinary expedition back to the roots of life. Ethiopia boasts spectacular natural features, a vast range of wildlife together with a captivating historical and cultural heritage while Namibia...
- Country:Ethiopia, Namibia,
- Safari Type:Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Windhoek, end in Addis Ababa
- 16 Days from$5028 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
A superb place to go for bird watching, Ethiopia is a country with diverse ecosystems and fauna. The avifauna of Ethiopia includes a total of 924 species, of which 23 are endemic and three are rare or accidental. By visiting different parts of the country...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Guided Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 14 Days from$4235 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Bale Mountains National Park on an exciting 4-day trekking safari that boasts stunning mountains views and rare wildlife sightings. Explore Ethiopia's southern highlands as you make your way through the Sanetti...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 4 Days from$441 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
An exquisite Ethiopian mountain safari that sees you trekking through the Simien Mountains National Park, rewarding you with some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of this rugged country. Make your way through the vast expanse of untouched wilderness...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 7 Days from$2663 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
On this stunning Ethiopian adventure explore ancient rock-hewn churches carved into the mountainsides, camp in beautifully situated campsites, meet the locals and learn about their culture as our route takes us through villages and farmsteads, rarely visited by foreigners.
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Walking Safari
- Tour Type:Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 9 Days from$1,590 p/p in USD
- Departures: Sep
On this trip journey across two of Ethiopia’s finest mountain ranges; the Simien Mountains with unparalleled views of the great natural amba towers of stone and the Gheralta Mountains where pious monks carved churches way up high into its mountainsides.
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Cultural Safari, Mountain Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Addis Ababa
- 15 Days from$2,446 p/p in USD
- Departures: Nov
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.