Ethiopia · NATIONAL PARKS
Simien, Bale and Awash all charge daily and all want a scout or a guide. The 9 below compare what you are likely to see in each, the driving distance from the nearest airstrip, and what the fees add.
Review of a 2-day Awash National Park safari from Addis Ababa, with game drives, Genet Hotel, meals, transport, and Sodere hot springs.
“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 four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with Gelada baboons, camps, guides, costs, comfort, and practical booking advice.
“I have traveled the world with my family to hike and explore the greatest eco-tourist destinations in the world, and I can say with 100% certainty that the North Ethiopian Tour Operator Company is by far best in class. First off, Adem is a great Read more”
Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour covering Addis Ababa, Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park, with meals, hotels, guide, and transport.
“We took a 2 day trip to Harar with Abdulsemed Nasir and was absolutely fantastic. I truly recommend Abdul:”
Review of a 2-day private Awash National Park tour from Addis Ababa, with hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife, transport, and guide included.
“Josephs (a guide) and Nico (a driver) were really kind and professional. I always felt at ease to be guided by them. If you have only 2 or 3 days in Ethiopia and like to fully enjoy the beautiful nature of this country, I should recommend this tour.”
Explore Awash National Park from Addis Ababa with wildlife drives, waterfalls, volcanic scenery, palm-lined hot springs, and Ethiopian coffee.
“If you’re thinking of traveling to Ethiopia, do it with them. They are exceptional professionals and even better people. Thanks to Yihun and Sisay, we didn’t just discover a country — we discovered its heart.”
Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for four days, with escarpment views, gelada baboons, Walia ibex, high peaks, and local coffee.
“Solomon and the ETT team were amazing, reliable, punctual and professional. Truly recommend ETT as a great partner in Ethiopia:)”
Review of the seven day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with route details, wildlife, camps, costs, fitness advice, and booking tips.
“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”
Review of the 5-day Bale Mountains tour from Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian wolves, alpine trekking, camping, wildlife, price, and practical advice.
“Bale mountain was great and we saw animals and the mountains view was unbelievable please check it out and check out walkin Ethiopia”
Review of a 2-day Awash National Park tour from Addis Ababa, with hot springs, wildlife, crater lakes, boating, costs, and practical tips.
“Good couple of days. It’s a long couple of days though, the trip to Doho was long and hot. The guide didn’t really chat to us much at first but I did get to know him a lot and enjoyed his time. Doho is a nice lodge, the hot springs are great, but they are hot! And awash is always hot! So stay hydrated! Didn’t see any animals AT ALL in the park, so avoid that. Humans have sadly taken over! The crocs were cool at the beautiful falls though! Bit expensive this tour but good experience!”
Pick a circuit, a church or a crater.
