The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ethiopia

3.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $410

Trek Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains over three days, with Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyalas, Sanetti Plateau, forest scenery, flights, hotels, and a local guide.

“The Bale Mountains National Park is nothing but breathtaking – so it’s even worth a trip if you have the worst guide ever. Don’t read reviews – just go there!”

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4.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Review of a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with geladas, cliff views, camping, guides, meals, costs, and practical advice.

“This was one of the best experiences of my entire life. North Ethiopian crew made sure that everything ran smoothly, taking best care of us. The hike just breathtaking. Food was good too. All of the members of the crew were the kindest hRead more”

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5.6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $488

Review of a six-day Bale Mountains trek with wildlife, high-altitude camps, Harenna Forest, meals, transport, and practical booking advice.

“Ethiopia’s landscapes are stunning in the Bale Mountains. Trails are fully located in the wild and nature. A guide was helpful, and facilities were placed in natural setting —worth for nature lovers. We had amazing time even facing high altitude.”

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6.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

Review of a 5-day Northern Ethiopia tour combining Axum’s ancient sites with a demanding 3-day Simien Mountains trek.

“Review of Salomon from ARRE Tours and Travel – Ethiopia”

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7.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

Review of a three-day Simien Mountains trek with gelada baboons, Jinbar Falls, Imet Gogo views, camping, guides, price, and tips.

“My husband and I booked an individual 6 day hike in the Simien mountains through Dezy and we LOVED the experience! For a reasonable price, they met us at the airport in Gondar, and for six days of hiking, provided delicious meals, tents, sleRead more”

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8.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for four days, with geladas, giant lobelia, high peaks, village coffee, waterfalls, and Walia ibex.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He was very flexible when we requested changes to our itinerary. We learned a lot, saw some amazing sites and had an experience we won’t soon forget!”

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9.3-days Scheduled Lalibela Churches & Abune Yosef Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $350

Trek from Lalibela to Abune Yosef, sleep in a mountain village, spot geladas, join a coffee ceremony, and visit UNESCO churches.

“I enjoyed a great 3 days with Kanu and team in Lalibela, visiting the churches and also spending a night in a local village where I was treated like one of the family. Also got to visit a local school, see the baboons and the beautiful vistas of the valleys around the town from the mountain top. Would love to go back! An amazing experience!”

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10.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains for three days, with Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, high camps, and Imet Gogo views.

“I highly recommend the agency and the owner. Solomon is very helpful and organizes all trips really well. everything was top-notch. Now I know that every trip to Ethiopia will only be with this agency. I spent a few days on several trips, I recommend them all. see you next year Ethio Target Tours. Damian”

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11.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Trek Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains in two days, with geladas, huge escarpment views, a 500-meter waterfall, meals, scout, and transport.

“All the personnel supporting this trip were outstanding in their friendliness, knowledge and attentiveness.”

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12.Trekking in Ethiopia’s Lalibela Wollo Highland 4 Days / 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $500

Trek through Ethiopia’s Wollo Highlands from Lalibela, meeting local communities, spotting geladas, and sleeping in village guest houses.

“We walked for four days through the most wonderful countryside, fabulous views, lovely people and with Maereg really felt we understood the culture and history of the area and people, he was a really excellent guide. The food was simple bRead more”

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13.Mogle Mountain Hiking For Birding, Natures From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Hike Mount Mogle from Addis Ababa for birding, 360-degree views, a waterfall, village coffee, Tella, and lunch at 3,100 meters.

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14.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $2,358

Review of a 10-day private Ethiopia tour covering Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien trekking, Lalibela, guides, costs, meals, and practical tips.

“Excellent tour. Malease was a great tour guide and our driver was probably one of the best in the country. I recommend this tour but upgrade your hotels.”

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15.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Trek from Gonder into Simien Mountains National Park for Gelada baboons, sweeping views, lunch, water, a guide, and park transfers.

“What a WONDERFUL experience it was! Booking on Viator was a breeze and after that I believe my tour was organized by Ethio Travel and Tour (ETT) via the agent Malese, but executed by Simien Eco Tours, who provided the AWD vehicle (ToyotRead more”

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