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Join wildlife photographer, Nikon Creator and Adobe Lightroom tutor, George Benjamin, on this 14-day holiday to photograph Ethiopian Wolf, a suite of other rare mammals and a varied birdlife, including many endemic species.

Ethiopia is very special – unique amongst African countries in its blend of truly spectacular scenery, its extraordinarily rich culture and history, and its wealth of African wildlife, harbouring a variety of endemic birds and mammals. 

We begin our holiday in the south-east of the country, where a stay in the region of Bonga, the origin of wild Arabica coffee, gives us access to Kafa Biosphere Reserve – part of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, one of the 35 most biodiverse regions of the world. The reserve and its surrounding habitats provide opportunities to photograph such photogenic species as Black-and-white Colobus Monkey, the rare Boutourlini's Blue Monkey, Black Crowned and Wattled Cranes, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, White-cheeked Turaco and a plethora more. Here we can also visit vibrant colonies of Ethiopian and Little Bee-eaters.

After positioning ourselves in Jimma for an evening, we take a morning flight, via Addis Ababa, to Arba Minch where we have two nights in a beautiful hotel where sunbirds, weavers, Thick-billed and Fan-tailed Ravens, and many more species can be found in the hotel’s stunning grounds overlooking Nechisar National Park, which we will explore during our stay. A day here is also dedicated to a boat trip on Lake Chamo where Hippopotamus, Nile Crocodile, Nile Monitor, African Fish Eagle, kingfishers and Northern Carmine Bee-eater are just some of the photographic opportunities amongst stunning backdrops. We next drive to Lake Hawassa, which provides an opportunity to photograph Marabou Stork and terns at the famous fish market, Spotted Hyena, plus an interesting birdlife including African Pygmy Goose, Black Crake, kingfishers, Rüppell's Robin-chat, and a thriving population of Hamerkop. Here again we use a well-appointed hotel, where there is the opportunity to photograph species in the hotel’s grounds.

Next we travel east, through the Rift Valley to the beautiful Bale Mountains. En route we have a carefully planned stop at Gaysay Grassland, home to Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, Warthog, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Rouget’s Rail, Moorland Chat, Blue-winged Goose and a healthy population of raptors. There is even the chance to see Serval here.

We next enjoy a 3-night stay at Goba, positioning ourselves for our excursions into the outstanding Harenna Forest. This forest is home to Giant Forest Hogs, plus ‘black-maned’ Lions and Leopards, both rarely seen (though our February 2025 Ethiopia – Wildlife & Culture group had two Leopard sightings, one having successfully hunted an endemic Bale Monkey), but it is the grassy uplands and towering rocky outcrops of the Sanetti Plateau where we hope to photograph the strikingly elegant Ethiopian Wolf and its favourite prey, the Giant Mole Rat. Whilst photographing the wolf is arguably the main attraction of our stay here, during our time here we can hope to photograph a variety of mammals including Bale Monkey, Spotted Hyena, Menelik’s Bushbuck and Giant Forest Hog, along with a rich flora and a special range of birds which includes 14 endemics!

This tour is designed to offer anyone with a keen interest in photography the opportunity to develop their photographic and post-production skills under the expert guidance of a wildlife photographer and Adobe expert.

  • Photograph the world's rarest canid, Ethiopian Wolf, in spectacular scenery
  • Explore the Bale Mountains – an endemics hotspot
  • Flight options from London, Manchester and other regional airports
  • Limited to just six participants
  • Daily workshops to refine post-production techniques
  • Time in the field carefully planned to take advantage of light conditions
  • Led by a wildlife photographer, alongside an experienced local guide who has led over 100 Naturetrek tours in Ethiopia!
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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 to man, and later to Prester John and a dynasty originating from the Queen of Sheba and concluding with the Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974. It is a land of mixed race and mixed religion, of countless tribes and even more languages, mingled and matured by time and history. 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.

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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!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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

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Ethiopia: A Wildlife Photography Tour

Tour Code: ETH14

A 14-day holiday exploring the wildlife and varied landscapes of Ethiopia in the company of an expert photographer.

£7,495

Flight Inclusive

£6,595

Land Only
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Highlights

  • Photograph the world's rarest canid, Ethiopian Wolf, in spectacular scenery
  • Explore the Bale Mountains – an endemics hotspot
  • Flight options from London, Manchester and other regional airports
  • Limited to just six participants
  • Daily workshops to refine post-production techniques
  • Time in the field carefully planned to take advantage of light conditions
  • Led by a wildlife photographer, alongside an experienced local guide who has led over 100 Naturetrek tours in Ethiopia!

Summary

Join wildlife photographer, Nikon Creator and Adobe Lightroom tutor, George Benjamin, on this 14-day holiday to photograph Ethiopian Wolf, a suite of other rare mammals and a varied birdlife, including many endemic species.

Ethiopia is very special – unique amongst African countries in its blend of truly spectacular scenery, its extraordinarily rich culture and history, and its wealth of African wildlife, harbouring a variety of endemic birds and mammals. 

We begin our holiday in the south-east of the country, where a stay in the region of Bonga, the origin of wild Arabica coffee, gives us access to Kafa Biosphere Reserve – part of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, one of the 35 most biodiverse regions of the world. The reserve and its surrounding habitats provide opportunities to photograph such photogenic species as Black-and-white Colobus Monkey, the rare Boutourlini's Blue Monkey, Black Crowned and Wattled Cranes, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, White-cheeked Turaco and a plethora more. Here we can also visit vibrant colonies of Ethiopian and Little Bee-eaters.

After positioning ourselves in Jimma for an evening, we take a morning flight, via Addis Ababa, to Arba Minch where we have two nights in a beautiful hotel where sunbirds, weavers, Thick-billed and Fan-tailed Ravens, and many more species can be found in the hotel’s stunning grounds overlooking Nechisar National Park, which we will explore during our stay. A day here is also dedicated to a boat trip on Lake Chamo where Hippopotamus, Nile Crocodile, Nile Monitor, African Fish Eagle, kingfishers and Northern Carmine Bee-eater are just some of the photographic opportunities amongst stunning backdrops. We next drive to Lake Hawassa, which provides an opportunity to photograph Marabou Stork and terns at the famous fish market, Spotted Hyena, plus an interesting birdlife including African Pygmy Goose, Black Crake, kingfishers, Rüppell's Robin-chat, and a thriving population of Hamerkop. Here again we use a well-appointed hotel, where there is the opportunity to photograph species in the hotel’s grounds.

Next we travel east, through the Rift Valley to the beautiful Bale Mountains. En route we have a carefully planned stop at Gaysay Grassland, home to Mountain Nyala, Bohor Reedbuck, Warthog, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Rouget’s Rail, Moorland Chat, Blue-winged Goose and a healthy population of raptors. There is even the chance to see Serval here.

We next enjoy a 3-night stay at Goba, positioning ourselves for our excursions into the outstanding Harenna Forest. This forest is home to Giant Forest Hogs, plus ‘black-maned’ Lions and Leopards, both rarely seen (though our February 2025 Ethiopia – Wildlife & Culture group had two Leopard sightings, one having successfully hunted an endemic Bale Monkey), but it is the grassy uplands and towering rocky outcrops of the Sanetti Plateau where we hope to photograph the strikingly elegant Ethiopian Wolf and its favourite prey, the Giant Mole Rat. Whilst photographing the wolf is arguably the main attraction of our stay here, during our time here we can hope to photograph a variety of mammals including Bale Monkey, Spotted Hyena, Menelik’s Bushbuck and Giant Forest Hog, along with a rich flora and a special range of birds which includes 14 endemics!

This tour is designed to offer anyone with a keen interest in photography the opportunity to develop their photographic and post-production skills under the expert guidance of a wildlife photographer and Adobe expert.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Addis Ababa
Day
2
Arrive Addis Ababa; Bishoftu
Day
3
Fly Jimma; transfer Bonga
Days
4 - 5
Kafa Biosphere Reserve
Day
6
Fly Addis Ababa; fly Arba Minch
Day
7
Boat trip on Lake Chamo
Day
8
Lake Hawassa
Day
9
Lake Hawassa; Bale Mountain HQ/Gaysay Grassland
Days
10 - 12
Bale Mountains
Day
13
Fly Addis Ababa; city tour
Day
14
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Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£7,495

Land Only

£6,595

Single Supplement

£895

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leaders
Abiy Dagne
Abiy Dagne
Abiy was born in Ethiopia and began his birdwatching career some 25-years ago.
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George Benjamin
George Benjamin
Growing up with the River Stour on his doorstep, George's obsession with capturing the natural world started at a very young age.
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2027

Flight Inclusive

£7,495

Land Only

£6,595

Single Supplement

£895

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
George Benjamin
George Benjamin
Growing up with the River Stour on his doorstep, George's obsession with capturing the natural world started at a very young age.
Read more about George

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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