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Offered by - Vowland Ethiopia Tour and Travel
Tour Features
This 9-day Ethiopian Wildlife Photography Adventure takes you through some of the country’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, from the rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains to the Afro-alpine heights of the Bale Mountains and the savannahs of Awash National Park Designed for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, the journey offers exceptional opportunities to capture rare and endemic wildlife including the Ethiopian Wolf, Gelada Baboon, Bale Monkey, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, and a rich variety of birdlife Your adventure begins in Addis Ababa with cultural highlights before flying north to explore the dramatic Simien Mountains You then travel to the Bale Mountains, one of Africa’s top biodiversity hotspots, where highland plateaus and lush forests provide a habitat for unique species found nowhere else on earth The tour concludes in the eastern lowlands with game drives across Awash National Park, Alideghe Wildlife Reserve, and the Ilala Plains, offering a final chance to photograph some of Ethiopia’s iconic savannah wildlife
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Ethiopia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Check inn Hotel No images available | Breakfast Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Simien Mountain Lodge No images available | Breakfast Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Check inn Hotel No images available | No meals selected |
| 4-6 | Wabe Sheble Hotel No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 7-8 | Doho Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 9 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | No meals selected |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Addis Ababa – City Tour
Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative from Vowland Ethiopia Tour and Travel
Begin your city tour with visits to:
- Mount Entoto for panoramic views of the capital
- National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the famous fossil Lucy
- Merkato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, an important religious and historical landmark
Overnight Check INN Hotel, Addis Ababa
Main Destination: Addis Ababa
Accommodation: Check inn Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Addis Ababa – Fly to Gondar – Simien Mountains National Park
Take a morning flight to Gondar and drive to Debark, the gateway to Simien Mountains National ParkAfter registering and securing permits, enter the park In the afternoon, enjoy a short hike to photograph Gelada Baboons in their natural habitat
Overnight Camping inSimien Lodge
Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park
Accommodation: Simien Mountain Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Simien Mountains Exploration – Return to Addis Ababa
Spend the morning capturing the dramatic scenery of the Simien Mountains and large groups of Gelada Baboons Later, return to Gondar for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Overnight Check INN Hotel, Addis Ababa
Main Destination: Simien Mountains National Park
Accommodation: Check inn Hotel
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day 4 - Addis Ababa – Fly to Robe (Bale Goba) – Dinsho
Fly from Addis Ababa to Bale Goba and continue to Dinsho, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park This area provides your first chance to see the Ethiopian Wolf, the world’s rarest candid. Overnight in Bale
Main Destination: Addis Ababa
Accommodation: Wabe Sheble Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Bale Mountains – Sanetti Plateau
After breakfast, travel to the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau, an Afro-alpine habitat rich in endemic species
Wildlife highlights include:
- Ethiopian Wolf
- Ethiopian Highland Hare
- Blue-winged Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Wattled Crane, and other waterbirds
Overnight in Bale
Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park
Accommodation: Wabe Sheble Hotel
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day 6 - Sanetti Plateau and Harenna Forest
Continue wildlife photography on the Sanetti Plateau with further chances to see the Ethiopian Wolf in the afternoon, descend into the Harenna Forest to spot the Bale Monkey and other endemic primates
Overnight in Bale
Main Destination: Bale Mountains National Park
Accommodation: Wabe Sheble Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Drive to Awash National Park
After breakfast, drive from the Bale Mountains to Awash National Park
Stop at Lake Beseka for birdwatching and potential sightings of Olive and Hamadryas Baboons and a variety of unique bird species
Overnight Doho Lodge
Main Destination: Awash National Park
Accommodation: Doho Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 8 - Alideghe Wildlife Reserve & Ilala Plains
Begin the day with a game drive in Alideghe Wildlife Reserve, home to Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich, and impressive birdlife including the Brown Snake-Eagle and Secretary Bird Return to Doho Lodge for lunch and relax in the natural hot springs
In the afternoon, explore the Ilala Plains with opportunities to see Somali Oryx, Beisa Oryx, and the Bat-Eared Fox
Overnight Doho Lodge
Main Destination: Awash National Park
Accommodation: Doho Lodge
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
- Day 9 - Return to Robe – Fly to Addis Ababa – Departure
Drive back Addis Ababa. In the late afternoon enjoy a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner with live cultural music and dance Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your international departure
Main Destination: Addis Ababa
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Addis Ababa and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Offered By
Vowland Ethiopia Tour and Travel
Ethiopia
Vowland Ethiopia Tour & Travel is a dedicated, customer-focused tour operator offering unforgettable travel experiences across Ethiopia—one of the world’s most ancient, culturally rich, and naturally diverse destinations. From the rock-hewn wonders of Lalibela to the other-worldly landscapes of the Danakil Depression, the wild mountains of the Simien, and the colorful tribes of the Omo Valley, Vowland designs journeys that highlight the best of Ethiopia’s heritage, culture, nature, and hospitality.
We combine deep local knowledge with professional service to ensure every traveler enjoys a safe, authentic, and inspiring experience. With an experienced team, trusted local guides, and a strong community-based approach, Vowland strives to make each trip meaningful—both for visitors and for the Ethiopian communities who welcome them.
Why Choose Vowland Ethiopia Tour & Travel?
✔ Expert Local Knowledge
Our team is fully Ethiopian and deeply rooted in the regions we operate in. We understand the culture, history, languages, landscapes, and hidden gems that most visitors never see.
✔ Personalized Travel Experiences
No two travelers are the same. We design customized itineraries based on your interests—culture, adventure, religion, wildlife, photography, trekking, food, or luxury travel.
✔ Professional & Reliable Service
We prioritize comfort, safety, and seamless logistics. From airport pickup to hotel bookings, local flights, and transportation, we handle every detail with care.
✔ Ethical & Responsible Tourism
We are committed to sustainability, fair business practices, and supporting the local communities that make Ethiopian tourism so special.
✔ Competitive Prices with High Value
Our pricing is transparent and affordable while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
Our Mission
Our mission is to showcase the beauty and diversity of Ethiopia through responsible tourism while delivering exceptional, memorable experiences for every traveler.
We aim to inspire deeper cultural understanding, protect our natural and cultural heritage, and empower the communities we work with.
Our Goals
· Promote Ethiopia as a top African travel destination through high-quality, authentic experiences.
· Ensure the satisfaction and safety of our guests with dependable, professional service.
· Create sustainable economic opportunities for local communities and tourism workers.
· Preserve cultural traditions and natural environments by following responsible tourism practices.
· Build long-term partnerships with travelers, guides, suppliers, and conservation groups.
Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
Vowland Ethiopia Tour & Travel is dedicated to operating in a way that respects the environment, culture, and people of Ethiopia. Our sustainable tourism practices include:
· Supporting eco-friendly accommodations and low-impact tours
· Reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible behavior
· Promoting off-the-beaten-path destinations to reduce overcrowding
· Educating travelers about cultural respect and environmental protection
· Partnering with community-based tourism initiatives
Helping Local Communities
Supporting local people is at the heart of our work. We believe tourism should benefit everyone—especially the communities who make each journey meaningful.
We contribute by:
· Hiring local guides, drivers, and staff
· Using locally owned hotels, restaurants, and suppliers
· Organizing cultural experiences that respect and directly benefit indigenous communities
· Supporting local artisans by promoting handicrafts and traditional products
· Participating in and donating to community development projects, such as schools and conservation programs
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