9 Addis Ababa Trekking Tours Worth the Climb

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

Fly from Addis Ababa to Bale Goba for three days of guided walks, wildlife watching and mountain scenery. Visit Dinsho, Sanetti Plateau, Tullu Deemtu and Harenna Forest, with chances to see Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala and Bale monkeys. Guides may include Mohamed, Ibrahim, Mamush or Ayouba.

“A wonderful and absolutely special place to go. A unique experience with nature. And our guide Mohamed - perfect English - made it even better. He knows everything about the area and with him we got to find 2 Ethiopian wolfs!!!! Big recommendation”

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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

2.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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

Spend three days exploring Bale Mountains National Park with a local guide, two hotel nights, breakfast, flights, and Addis Ababa transfers. You will hike through woodland, search for Ethiopian wolves on the 4,000-meter Sanetti Plateau, pass Tullu Deemtu, and reach Harenna Forest. Small groups are capped at 12 people.

“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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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

3.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

You’ll hike from Debark into Simien National Park with a guide and scout, camp at Sankaber and Geech, watch for gelada baboons, cross Giant Lobelia plateaus, and reach Imet Gogo at 3,926 meters. Dezy’s team arranges transport, supplies, tents, meals, and park fees, with English and German-speaking guides available.

“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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3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

4.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

You’ll trek from Gondar through Simien Mountains National Park with an official scout, camping at Sankabar and Geech before reaching Imet Gogo. Expect high-altitude walking, Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, giant lobelia, and dramatic sunset views. Solomon, Rebecca, Andualem, and Tegegn are among the Ethio Target Tours team members associated with the company, though your exact guide is not specified.

“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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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

5.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

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

Travel privately from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela. You’ll see Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, royal castles, Gelada baboons, and rock-hewn churches, with local guides, transport, hotels, breakfasts, and selected meals arranged for you. Guides connected with the operator include Malease and Spanish-speaking Dawit Tilahun.

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

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2 days trek around Lalibela

6.2 days trek around Lalibela

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

This two-day trek near Lalibela combines highland scenery, wildlife watching, a family homestay, and a hike to a high peak. You walk five to six hours on the first day, then return to Lalibela on day two. The trip is capped at 12 people and includes two nights, six meals, pickup, and a local guide.

“We had a three day Lalibela trip with guide Moges. It was a great experience a pleasure to visit the beautiful churches especially with so kind and helpful guide. Thanks for everything”

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3 Days Bale Mountains trekking

7.3 Days Bale Mountains trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $600

You’ll travel from Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National Park with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Walk around Dinsho, search for Ethiopian wolves on the 4,000-meter Sanetti Plateau, pass Tullu Deemtu, and reach Harenna Forest. Binyam’s team can also tailor the trip to your needs.

“First let us thank you! This trip has been amazing. We saw everything we hoped for. Our guides were both very nice, forthcoming and care taking, helpful and attentive. I loved every, single, bloody minute of this trip. The tour was very well planned & well organized.”

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4 Day Trekking Simien Mountains

8.4 Day Trekking Simien Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $450

Spend four days and three nights hiking through Simien Mountains National Park, from Sankaber and Gich to Chennek and Buwahit. Expect escarpment views, gelada baboons, giant lobelia, waterfalls, Walia ibex, local guides, a scout, mule support, and simple camps. Confirm the Gondar versus Addis Ababa departure details before booking.

“Ethiopia at its most epic - 4 days trekking in Simien Mountains! This surpassed our every expectation and was the highlight of our 2 week trip traveling around Ethiopia. 4 days of trekking and 3 nights staying in the National Park was a truRead more”

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One Day Trekking Tours To Mount Zuqualla And Lake Zuqualla

9.One Day Trekking Tours To Mount Zuqualla And Lake Zuqualla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $180Best value

Drive from Addis Ababa to Mount Zuqualla, then hike about four hours up 900 meters to a 4th-century monastery and a holy lake near 3,000 meters. Your private tour includes a car, English-speaking guide, entrance fee, water, Ethiopian coffee, and lunch. Good fitness is essential.

“I actually had this trip changed to a hike on Mount Mogle. The countryside was beautiful. The people we met along the way were friendly. This is a photographer’s dream. Beautiful vistas in every direction. Mountain. Hills. Farmland. Houses scRead more”

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