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:
The Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route, is known for being a challenging climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbers on this route face steeper trails and longer distances, while sleeping in tents. The climb can be completed in six days, but most...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
7 Days from$1780 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
You will explore the northern circuit of Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Central, Serengeti North with attention to the great migration, followed by Zanzibar. These parks are full of amazing wildlife all year round. During...
- Country:Tanzania,
- 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 Arusha, end in Zanzibar
- 10 Days from$4653 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 6 Days Kenya Romantic Bush to Beach Safari offers a seamless mix of luxury, wildlife and coastal bliss! It combines thrilling Masai Mara National Reserve game drives with Diani Beach relaxation. Spot the Big Five, visit a Masai village, then fly...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Romantic Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start/end in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- 6 Days from$2900 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This South African journey combines ultra-luxury and exclusivity, showcasing some of the country’s finest offerings. Begin in Cape Town at Ellerman House, where timeless elegance meets breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island....
- Country:South Africa,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Family Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Luxury+
- Start/end:Start in Cape Town, end in Johannesburg
- 12 Days from$7,121 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Take a break with this short safari to Tsavo East National Park. We only go to Tsavo East, not Tsavo West, to avoid a lot of driving and make the best use of time plus Tsavo East is much wilder than Tsavo West. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Mombasa, end in Mombasa
- 2 Days from$443 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
5 Days Wildebeest Migration, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
This joining group camping safari takes you on the search for the great annual wildebeest migration in Tanzania's remarkable Serengeti National Park where you might be lucky to see the animals crossing the Mara River. Also visit other superb wildlife...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Birding Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 5 Days from$1200 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
5 Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater and also one of the largest extinct craters in the world having a spectacular concentration of wildlife. Serengeti National Park...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kilimanjaro Airport, end in Kiimanjaro Airport
- 6 Days from$3000 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and Zanzibar’s paradise in one unforgettable journey. Spend three days discovering Tanzania's wildlife hotspots of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater before flying from Arusha to Zanzibar, where...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
- 8 Days from$3300 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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