The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ethiopia

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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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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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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5.5-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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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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7.4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $275

This four-day trek from Gonder takes you through Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, park scout, and transport from Gondar. You’ll see gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, Walia ibex, Imet-Gogo, Buwahit, and views toward Ras Dejen. Guide Jon and company owner Solomon are named contacts associated with the operation.

“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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8.3-days Scheduled Lalibela Churches & Abune Yosef Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $350

Spend three days hiking 45 km around Lalibela with local guides such as Sami, Joseph, or Moges. Visit Asheton Maryam, sleep in Ade Medhamialem village, join a coffee ceremony, look for Gelada baboons, climb Mount Abune Yosef, then tour Lalibela’s UNESCO-listed churches, including St. George.

“The 3 days trek with guide Sammy was great – beautiful views, very friendly people and many opportunities to watch herds of gelada baboons and other animals.”

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9.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

You’ll trek through Simien Mountains National Park with a small group of up to six, starting in Gondar and camping at Sankabar and Geech. Expect Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, high-altitude walks, and Imet Gogo views. The tour is run by Ethio Target Tours, with Solomon, Rebecca, Andualem, and Tegegn named among its team.

“I recommend contacting a Salomon representative. A wonderful mountain trip, good guides and all the staff. Wonderful mountain views, lots of great photos. I definitely recommend it.”

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10.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Travel from Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park for two days of walking along escarpments, valleys, villages, and dramatic cliffs. You will meet a park scout, see gelada baboons, visit Jinbahir Falls, and return to Gondar by road. The $295 price includes transport, meals, permits, water, mules, and guide services.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $500

Join guide Maereg on a private four-day trek through the Wollo Highlands near Lalibela. You’ll hike between traditional communities, visit Mekuat Maryam, watch gelada baboons and birds near Meskel, and sleep in community guesthouses. Meals, snacks, and private transport are included, while bottled water and drinks are not.

“I finally give my feedback about my experience! I went in Ethiopia between October and November 2019 with I friend and we have choosen Maereg as our guide for a 4 days trek.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Leave Addis Ababa after breakfast for Mount Mogle near Sebeta. With an English-speaking guide, hike about two hours to a 3,100-meter summit for views of Addis Ababa and Suba Forest, birdwatching, and a mountaintop lunch. Meet local families for Tella and coffee before returning by private vehicle.

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13.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

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

Travel from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela on a private 10-day tour. A local guide and driver handle the route, while you visit island monasteries, royal castles, rock-hewn churches, and high-altitude trekking camps. The trek reaches 3,600 meters and includes Gelada baboon country.

“Ethio tours , Best tour and Travel Agency in Bahir Dar”

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14.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Leave Gonder at 8:30 am for Debark and Simien National Park. With a professional guide, scout, security, lunch, water, and transport included, you will trek from Buit Ras to Chilkuwanit for mountain views and possible Gelada baboon sightings. The walk lasts about three to four hours.

“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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15.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

You’ll spend seven days crossing Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar, with two half-days and five full trekking days. Expect steep paths, cliff views, Gelada monkeys, possible Walia ibex and Simien fox sightings, village coffee, tent camps, and elevations from 2,000 to 4,200 meters. Alex and his team arrange transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees.

“Last month my fiancé and I spent 2 weeks in Ethiopia. It was fantastic experience, in which our guide and driver were great. Alex (the manager) helped us to plan our perfect trip taking into consideration of our budget. He made our experieRead more”

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