Embark on a 10-day wildlife photography adventure through Ethiopia’s most breathtaking natural treasures the Simien Mountains, Bale Mountains, and Awash National Park.
10-Day Ethiopian Wildlife Photography Tour – Awash, Bale & Simien Mountains
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Gondar – Simien Mountains
Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar, then drive to Debark and enter Simien Mountains National Park. Afternoon hike to photograph Gelada baboons.
Overnight: Camping in Debark
Day 2: Simien Mountains Exploration
Full day photographing Gelada baboons, dramatic escarpments, and breathtaking highland scenery.
Overnight: Camping in Debark
Day 3: Addis Ababa – Bale Goba Robe – Dinsho
Fly to Bale Goba Robe, then drive to Dinsho in Bale Mountains National Park. Begin photographing Ethiopian wolves and other endemic wildlife.
Overnight: Camping near Dinsho
Day 4: Bale Mountains Wildlife Photography
Explore the Sanetti Plateau and Harenna Forest, capturing Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, and highland birds.
Overnight: Camping
Day 5: Trek to Sodota Campsite (18 km)
Trek through the Web Valley toward Fincha Habera waterfall, spotting wolves, raptors, and endemic birds.
Overnight: Sodota Campsite (3,500 m)
Day 6: Trek to Sanetti Plateau
Continue trekking through afro-alpine moorlands and valleys rich in birdlife and scenic beauty.
Overnight: Sanetti Campsite (4,100 m)
Day 7: Harenna Forest Exploration
Drive to Harenna Forest to photograph Bale monkeys, forest birds, and waterfalls.
Overnight: Hotel in Robe
Day 8: Drive to Awash National Park
Travel through the Rift Valley to Awash. Afternoon game drive to photograph oryx, kudu, baboons, and visit Awash Falls.
Overnight: Doho Lodge
Day 9: Awash – Addis Ababa
Morning game drive in Awash National Park. Drive back to Addis with a stop at Sodere Hot Springs.
Overnight: Check Inn Hotel, Addis Ababa
Day 10: Addis Ababa City Tour & Departure
Short city tour with local markets and cultural sites. Farewell dinner with traditional music before airport transfer.
