Ethiopia - Wildlife & Culture

Tour Code: ETH12

A 10-day holiday to Ethiopia, combining wildlife-watching with the country’s unique history, culture and breathtaking landscapes.

10 days from
£5,495 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£4,995
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Ethiopia combines some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and a long and fascinating history, with outstanding wildlife. It was perhaps the earliest home of mankind, and later to Prester John – the legendary ruler of the east – and a dynasty of monarchs originating from the Queen of Sheba. It is a land of mixed religion, countless tribes and even more languages. Ethiopia is also one of the very few African countries to have escaped 19th century colonialism, and remains fiercely independent to this day. It is not only the country's long and rich history that makes Ethiopia such a special place, however, for its wildlife, too, is both exciting and unique.

  • Chance to watch Ethiopian Wolves hunting Giant Mole-rats
  • Other special mammals include Gelada, Giant Forest Hog, Colobus Monkey, Mountain Nyala,and much more
  • Visit the spectacular Bale Mountains – an endemics hotspot
  • A fabulous birdlife which includes Rouget’s Rail, Spot-breasted Plover, White-cheeked Turaco, Black-winged Lovebird, African Spotted Creeper, Mackinder’s Eagle Owl, White-crowned Starling, Blue-winged Goose, White-collared Pigeon, Wattled Ibis
  • Chance to extend tour to Omo Valley
  • Led by an experienced local guide who has led over 100 Naturetrek tours in Ethiopia!
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Addis Ababa
Day 2
Arrive Addis, Debre Libanos Gorge
Day 3/4
Fly Bale; Bale Mountains
Day 5
Lake Hawassa
Day 6
Arba Minch
Day 7
Chencha
Day 8
Forty Springs and boat trip on Lake Chamo
Day 9
Addis Ababa
Day 10
Inbound flights
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Fri 7th Feb – Sun 16th Feb 6 £5,495
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£4,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£895
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Abiy Dagne
Abiy Dagne

Tour Leader: Abiy Dagne

Abiy was born in Ethiopia and began his birdwatching career some 25-years ago. He has since led over 100 wildlife tours in Ethiopia for Naturetrek!

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Fri 6th Feb – Sun 15th Feb SPACES £5,995
Book Tour Show Details
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£5,495
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£895
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Abiy Dagne
Abiy Dagne

Tour Leader: Abiy Dagne

Abiy was born in Ethiopia and began his birdwatching career some 25-years ago. He has since led over 100 wildlife tours in Ethiopia for Naturetrek!

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!