Ethiopia · HIKING & TREKKING

The 11 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ethiopia

11 tours  ·  from $81 a head

Walking here starts at around 2,000 metres and goes up from there, so pace matters more than distance. These 11 routes cover the Simien ridge, the Bale plateau and the day hikes above Addis Ababa, priced and graded.

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Addis Ababa Monasteries, Wildlife, & Hike Day Trip

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Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

2.Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,538Top rated

Review of a 3-day Bale Mountains trek from Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian wolves, Sanetti Plateau, wildlife, hikes, flights, and practical booking advice.

“Ibrahim is a great and knowledgeable guide, always ready to help you. I spent amazing time with him in Bale Mountains and it was a cool adventure!”

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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day 2: Sanetti Plateau at 4,000 meters
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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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 days semien mountain national park trekking, - Why the Simien Mountains are worth four days
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4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

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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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day 2: An 18-kilometer walk beside the Wolla and Web rivers
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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - The road from Axum to the Simien Mountains
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure - Day two: from Sankaber to Geech and the Jinbar River
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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

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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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park - The altitude question: how hard is this trek?
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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

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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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Day one: an easy walk along the northern escarpment
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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

9.2 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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Day trek to Simien Mountain - Debark: permits, tea, and a possible market stop
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Day trek to Simien Mountain

10.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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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek - Day 1: Gondar to Sankaber and the first cliff walk
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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

11.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

Review of a serious seven-day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with Geladas, high passes, cliff views, camping, meals, and practical booking advice.

“Me and my friends love to trek. We has been trekking since young age and we trekked more than 17 mountains all around the world. This one was special because we enjoyed all the arrangements by the tour company and also the place is wonderful. Trekkers if you want to experience high quality service in Ethiopia choose this company”

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