Quick Summary
9-Day Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour is a 9 days tour in Ethiopia via the Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour route, starting from USD 1540. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
9 days
Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour
USD 1540
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 9-Day Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour
An Ethiopian wildlife photography tour offers a unique opportunity to capture the country's stunning biodiversity, from highlands to savannahs and wetlands. Participants will photograph iconic wildlife like the Ethiopian wolf, gelada baboons, lions, and diverse bird species. The tour visits national parks such as Bale and Simien Mountains, guided by local experts, combining adventure, nature, and conservation for an unforgettable photography experience.
- Duration: 9 days
- Route: Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour
- Starts at: USD 1540
Highlights for 9-Day Ethiopian Expedition Wildlife Photography Tour
Day 1: Explore Addis Ababa City Tour
Day 2: Fly Addis to Gonder - Simien Mountains National Park
Day 3: Simien Mountains National Park
Day 4: Gondar Fly Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park
Day 5: Explore Bale Mountains National Park
Day 6: Bale Mountains National Park
Day 7: Awash National Park
Day 8: Awash National Park
Day 9: Drive Back in Addis Ababa
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Explore Addis Ababa City Tour |
| Day 02 | Fly Addis to Gonder - Simien Mountains National Park |
| Day 03 | Simien Mountains National Park |
| Day 04 | Gondar Fly Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park |
| Day 05 | Explore Bale Mountains National Park |
| Day 06 | Bale Mountains National Park |
| Day 07 | Awash National Park |
| Day 08 | Awash National Park |
| Day 09 | Drive Back in Addis Ababa |
Day 01: Explore Addis Ababa City Tour
>> You'll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and meet your Armaye Ethiopia Tours representative. You'll begin your city tour of Addis Ababa, including visits to Mount Entoto, the National Museum of Ethiopia, Merkato, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 02: Fly Addis to Gonder - Simien Mountains National Park
>> You'll take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Gondar. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our drivers and continue the journey to Debark, located about 100 km from Gondar, where the park headquarters are situated. After completing all entrance formalities, you will head to the Simien Mountains. You'll enjoy a short hike around the lodge to spot and photograph the Gelada baboons, also known as the "bleeding-heart baboons."
- Time: 8-10 Hours
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 03: Simien Mountains National Park
>> You'll take a morning drive into the park for the day trip. The day drive & hike will take you in a beautiful views of the Simien landscape and the endless mountain ridges. You have a chance to observe and photograph the endemic gelada baboons, Walia Ibex, Bush Buck, and Cliff's springer. Also birds such as Lammergayer, Francolins & Ankober Serin.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 04: Gondar Fly Addis Ababa - Bale Mountains National Park
>> In the early morning, you will drive back to Gondar and take a flight to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival in Addis, you'll catch a flight to the Bale Mountains. Once you arrive, you'll meet your driver and head to Dinsho, the park headquarters. In this woodland area of the park, you will have the chance to spot numerous Ethiopian endemic mammals, including the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, and Bohor reedbuck. Your overnight stay will be at Goba Wabe Shabelle Hotel.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Day 05: Explore Bale Mountains National Park
>> In the morning after breakfast, you'll drive to Sanetti Plateau above 4000 meters, with Afro-alpine moorland, beautiful wild alpine scenery. You'll spend the whole day seeing the rare and endangered Canid species Ethiopian Wolf, the Ethiopian Hare, water birds like the Blue-winged Goose, the Ruddy Shelduck, the Wattled Crane, and others.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Day 06: Bale Mountains National Park
>> You'll spend the day exploring the Sannetti Plateau in search of the elusive Ethiopian Wolf. In the afternoon, you'll drive down to Harena Forest to observe the endemic Bale Monkey feeding on bamboo trees, along with other monkey species.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Goba Wabe Shebelle Hotel Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP
Day 07: Awash National Park
>> After breakfast, you'll depart from Bale Mountains and head towards Awash National Park. On the drive, you'll pass by Lake Beseka before entering the park. Along the way, you may encounter Olive and Hamadrias baboons, as well as a variety of bird species, including the Somali Golden-breasted Robin, Nile Valley Sunbird, Lineated Pytilia, Red and Yellow Barbet, Yellow-throated Serin, Sombre Chat, and Arabian Bustard.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Genet Hotel Awash Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP
Day 08: Awash National Park
>> After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to Alideghe Game Reserve for a game drive, spotting wildlife such as Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and Somali Ostrich, along with birds like the Brown Snake-Eagle and Secretary Bird. Afterward, you’ll head to Doho Lodge for lunch and relax at the natural hot springs. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a game drive around Ilala Plains, where we may see Beisa Oryx, Somali Oryx, and rare species like the Bat-Eared Fox.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 09: Drive Back in Addis Ababa
>> After a morning excursion around the lodge, you will begin your journey back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you will have some free time to relax or explore the city further. In the evening, you'll enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant, where you can savor local dishes and experience cultural performances. After dinner, you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)