Ethiopia · WILDLIFE
A shortlist worth forwarding: 8 wildlife tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you commit.
Explore Debre Libanos, Entoto Mountain, wildlife, a cave church, and the Portuguese Bridge on a full-day trip from Addis Ababa.
“A great experience, very informative, the histrory was amazing, educative, and food was exceptional. We enjoyed.”
Review of a 2-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa, with wildlife drives, Awash Falls, Sodere hot springs, meals, and lodging.
“The Awash National Park has been closed for two years for security concerns (or so the guide said), so the first drive was cancelled. The advertisement is a lie.”
Review of a private Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery, Portuguese Bridge, baboons, lunch, coffee, and mountain views.
“I highly recommend this tour! A complete 10/10. My tour guide Melaku was professional and knowledgeable and as a plus he speaks perfect English, which was helpful as I am a U.S. traveler. Additionally, I am a solo female traveler and I felt 100Read more”
Visit Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, waterfalls, and Jemma Gorge on a scenic Addis Ababa day tour with lunch and pickup.
“I had a two-day stop over in Addis and contacted Yonas to set up some tours. On Sunday, he arranged for a trip to the Blue Nile Gorge, a couple of hours outside Addis. My driver/guide, Adisu, expertly navigated the Addis traffic and in no timRead more”
Review of a 2-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa, with wildlife, Awash Falls, Sodere hot springs, meals, and local guides.
“Great two days of Safari with Eyob. I saw a lot of different animals and birds. The only thing I’d like to have even more time to stay in the park. All in all it’s a good destination.”
Review of a private Simien Mountains day trip from Gondar, with Gelada monkeys, Jinbar Waterfall, hiking, lunch, and mountain views.
Review the $295, three-day Simien Mountains trek, with Geladas, Ethiopian wolves, high peaks, camping, meals, and practical planning tips.
Review of a 2-day Awash safari from Addis Ababa, with Beseka Lake, Awash Falls, night wildlife viewing, camping, and Aledeghi Reserve.
Every kind of day out, and where each one actually goes.
