Ethiopia · HIKING & TREKKING

The 7 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ethiopia

7 tours  ·  from $76

The Simien escarpment, the Bale plateau and the ridges behind Lalibela, all of it above 3,000 metres. These 7 are priced with park fees and scouts spelled out, plus how much altitude each day actually gains.

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Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

1.Trekking at Bale Mountains 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,538Our pick

Spend three days exploring Bale Mountains National Park from Addis Ababa. Fly to Bale Goba, hike near Dinsho, search for Ethiopian wolves on the 4,000-metre Sanetti Plateau, and visit Harenna Forest. Guides such as Mohamed, Ibrahim, Mamush, and Ayouba are known for wildlife spotting and flexible support. Expect moderate hiking, cold weather, and a compact schedule.

“Excellent hiking in a stunning environment. The days were perfectly organised, food was delicious and varied and our guide very knowledgeable. The hike wasn’t too demanding but the altitude can get you and you should have warm clotheRead more”

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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day two: the high Sanetti Plateau
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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

2.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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

Fly from Addis Ababa to Bale, then hike through woodland, the Sanetti Plateau, and Harenna Forest with a local guide. You’ll spend two nights in hotels, travel in a small group of up to 12, and look for Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyalas, Bale monkeys, and giant mole rats. No guide names are provided, so confirm your guide before departure.

“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, - The Sankaber to Geech Camp walk
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4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

3.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Trek the Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar with an English-speaking guide, scout, cook, tents, sleeping bags, meals, and 4WD transport. The route begins at Sankaber and continues toward Geech Camp, with sharp mountain views and chances to see gelada baboons. Adem and Jackson are named among the company’s experienced local team.

“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 1: Dinsho wildlife and the first night at 3,100 meters
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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

4.6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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

Trek Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains for six days with Armaye Ethiopia Tours. Expect wildlife at Dinsho, high camps up to 3,900 meters, volcanic ridges, forest trails, waterfalls, and a chance to see Ethiopian wolves and Bale monkeys. Pickup, lodging, meals, transport, park fees, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Honestly Ethiopia was not he reason we traveled to Africa but ended up being the highlight of our trip. The Bale Mountains and the people we encountered there were all delightfull.”

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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - Day 1: Axum’s stelae, churches, and royal tombs
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

This five-day private tour combines Axum’s stelae, churches, royal tombs, and Queen of Sheba sites with a three-day Simien Mountains trek. Arre Tours and Travel arranges transport, park fees, meals during the hike, and a small private group. Expect long road transfers, basic mountain conditions, and a demanding final day.

“We did the 4 days hiking in simien mountain, Arre has a good team, we had a wonderful time during the hike, only the weather was a bit cold, and the sleeping bag was not warm enough, otherwise was perfect.”

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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure - Day 3: Giant Lobelia and the 3,926-meter Imet Gogo viewpoint
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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

6.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

You’ll trek from Sankaber to Geech with Simien Mountains Trekking and Tours, led by Dezy’s team and guides such as Fenta. Expect park registration, a scout, ridge walks, gelada baboons, the Jinbar waterfall, Giant Lobelia, and a high point at Imet Gogo. Private transport, camping support, two lunches, and a bicycle are included.

“Excellent trip with Dezy and his team! If ever there was a company that goes the extra mile, it is Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure. Every small detail was planned to perfection and even when flights were cancelled (not to their fault), they went the extra mile to keep us going. I would fully recommend making use of them - communication is excellent!”

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Private Menagesha Suba Forest Hiking and Sightseeing Tour

7.Private Menagesha Suba Forest Hiking and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $75Best value

Spend about eight hours with Venture Ethiopia exploring Menagesha Suba Forest, a protected woodland roughly 40 km from Addis Ababa. Your private group receives transport and lunch, with time for forest trails, birdwatching, guereza monkeys, Menelik’s bushbuck, and a climb toward a 3,380 to 3,385-meter summit. Guides including Biruk have earned praise for friendly, flexible service.

“Aman Ethiopia Tours, as always, helped me have a few of the best trips of my life at a very”

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