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A glimpse of the landscapes, wildlife and cultures that make Ethiopia and East Africa so memorable — from the Simien escarpment to the Rift Valley, deserts, historic cities and beyond.
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Photographs from our guides' routes across Ethiopia and East Africa.
The mountains, monuments and wild places our routes pass through — each one a reason to bring a camera.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the crown of the Ethiopian highlands — the 'Roof of Africa' — where sheer escarpments fall thousands of metres.
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The 'Camelot of Africa' — an imperial city of castles, churches and a rich royal history in Ethiopia's northwest highlands.
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Home to the extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's great pilgrimage destinations.
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One of the hottest, lowest and most surreal places on Earth — lava lakes, acid pools of screaming colour and vast white salt flats.
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The ancient walled city of the east — 368 alleyways, hyenas at the gates, and a UNESCO-listed old town like nowhere else in Africa.
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Africa's largest Afro-alpine plateau — an otherworldly world of giant lobelias, cloud forests and the endangered Ethiopian wolf.
Explore the destinationA few habits our guide-photographers swear by on trails across Ethiopia and East Africa.
Light is sharp and thin at altitude. The warmest colour comes in the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset — that's when the escarpment really glows.
Gelada herds and ibex stick to their own timetable. Sit quietly, let the animals come to you and keep a respectful distance — the rewards are worth the wait.
Ethiopians are famously warm with visitors. A greeting and a simple request for a portrait open far more doors than a quick telephoto shot from the roadside.
Clear October-to-March skies give crisp views, while the green season brings dramatic clouds and lush colour — along with a waterproof jacket.
Walk into these scenes yourself — treks and journeys that put you in front of the viewfinder moments.
The classic escarpment traverse
Four days across the heart of the Simien Mountains: escarpments, Afromontane forests, gelada herds and dawn on the 'Roof of Africa'.
The perfect short escape
A compact three-day trek packed with the Simien highlights — escarpment viewpoints, gelada baboons and the famous Imet Gogo panorama.
Highlands and holy rock churches
The classic combination: trek the Simien escarpment, then Lalibela's rock-hewn churches — history and highlands in one unforgettable journey.
A deeper, wider traverse
Five days crossing two major sections of the Simien escarpment for the broadest, wildest panoramas the park has to offer.
Lava, salt and churches in the sky
Two of Ethiopia's most remarkable landscapes in one expedition-style journey — the volcanic Danakil Depression and the cliff churches of the Gheralta mountains.
Mara, Serengeti and the crater
The classic East African safari in one seamless journey — the Masai Mara, the Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro crater and Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.
What recent trekkers and travellers remember most about their journeys.
“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.”
“Seamless from start to finish. The mix of highland trekking and the rock churches of Lalibela in one trip was exactly what we hoped for.”
Trek conditions, wildlife spotlights and new itineraries — a short seasonal note, easy to leave anytime.
A postcard only hints at the scale. Come stand on the viewpoint, camera in hand, and walk these trails with us.
