Ethiopia & East Africa · office in Gondar · Open daily · 8:00 - 18:00 (East Africa Time)
Experiences
Ethiopia's remarkable endemic wildlife — giant troops of gelada baboons, the rare wallia ibex, the endangered Ethiopian wolf — plus the birds and big game of the lowlands.
Ethiopia shelters a remarkable suite of wildlife found nowhere else. Giant troops of gelada baboons graze the high meadows of the Simien and Bale highlands, while the endangered Ethiopian wolf ranges across the Afroalpine moorlands and the rare wallia ibex picks its way along sheer cliffs. Down in the lowlands, Awash National Park offers savanna game — oryx, zebra and kudu.
Lammergeiers and other raptors wheel above the escarpments, and the moorlands are alive with birdsong.
Our guides know where to look, and how to watch responsibly — close enough to appreciate, without disturbing the animals.
The highlands are a year-round destination — each season changes the light, the trails and the wildlife. Tap a season to see what to expect.
Best for: trekking, history, the Danakil & coast
Clear skies across the highlands and northern circuit, a cooler Danakil, and a good window for East African summits and beaches.
Expect settled, sunny weather across most of Ethiopia — crisp mountain mornings in the Simien and Bale highlands, dependable roads on the historical circuit, and drier conditions in the Omo Valley. The Danakil is at its least punishing in these months. In East Africa this window suits Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar's beach season.
Months shown are general guidance — routes adapt to the season.
Big views, big herds, two days
A rapid-fire two-day introduction to the Simien highlands — gelada baboons, steep escarpments and the thunder of Jinbar waterfall.
The perfect short escape
A compact three-day trek packed with the Simien highlights — escarpment viewpoints, gelada baboons and the famous Imet Gogo panorama.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown of the Ethiopian highlands — the 'Roof of Africa' — where sheer escarpments fall thousands of metres.
Planning depth straight from the trails — written by the local guides who run this experience every season.
Ethiopia is a biodiversity powerhouse, with mammals and birds found nowhere else on Earth. Here's where to meet them.
Words from travellers who shaped a journey around Wildlife.
“The three days we spent crossing the Simien escarpment were the highlight of our entire trip to Ethiopia. Every viewpoint felt like the best yet — and the gelada baboons were unforgettable.”
“Our guide grew up in these mountains and it showed — patient, knowledgeable and full of stories. Camping above the cloud layer was pure magic.”
“As a solo traveller I was a little nervous about altitude, but the careful pacing and encouragement made all the difference. I'd recommend them to any traveller.”
6 stories from travellers
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