The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Ethiopia

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, transport, and short hikes. Look for Ethiopian wolves on the 4,000-meter Sanetti Plateau, mountain nyalas near Dinsho, and Bale monkeys in the park’s woodland.

“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

Set out from Gondar with North Ethiopian Tour Operator for four days in Simien Mountains National Park. A guide, scout, cook, tents, sleeping gear, meals, park fees, and 4WD transport are included. Expect high ridges, gelada baboons, remote camps, and strenuous walking in a group of up to four.

“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

Spend six days hiking Bale Mountains National Park from Dinsho to high camps and Harenna Forest. Expect Ethiopian wolves, mountain nyala, Bale monkeys, rare birds, volcanic ridges, camping at up to 3,900 meters, meals, transport, and a group capped at 10.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

Spend five days touring Axum’s stelae, churches, royal tombs, and ancient inscriptions before a three-day Simien Mountains trek from Sankaber to Chenek. ARRE Tours and Travel provides a private small-group trip, park fees, meals during the trek, and pickup.

“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

This private three-day trek takes you from Gondar through Simien National Park to Sankaber and Geech, with a hike to 3,926-meter Imet Gogo. Dezy’s team arranges transport, park access, guides, scouts, supplies, and camping support. Expect steep trails, giant lobelias, wide canyon views, and gelada baboons.

“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

Join Ethio Target Tours for a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Guide Jon leads the mountain walks, with company owner Solomon helping coordinate the trip. Expect gelada baboons, giant lobelia, village coffee, high escarpment views, and a demanding climb to Buwahit at 4,430 meters.

“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 from Lalibela to Asheton Maryam and Mount Abune Yosef with guides such as Sami, Joseph, Moges, or Kanu. Expect village coffee, Gelada baboons, a night in Ade Medhamialem, UNESCO churches, and about 45 kilometers of walking at high altitude.

“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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9.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Join a small group of up to six for a three-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar. Walk from Buytras to Sankabar, Jinbar Waterfall, Geech, and Imet Gogo, with a scout, meals, camps, and return transport included. Ask whether Solomon, Rebecca, Andualem, or Tegegn will be on your team.

“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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10.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Spend two days in Simien Mountains National Park with a local guide, scout, mule and handler. Walk along the northern escarpment, watch gelada baboons, see Jinbahir Falls plunge 500 meters, and return to Gonder or continue toward Axum.

“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 for a private four-day trek from Lalibela into the Wollo Highlands. Walk between rural villages, stay at community guesthouses, spot gelada baboons and birds, and share simple local meals along the route.

“We arrived in Ethiopia and after two days looking around the churches in Lalibela we headed off on a 4 day trek with Maereg. We had never visited the country before and so were full of questions about anything and everything. Maereg spRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Travel 25 kilometres west of Addis Ababa to Sebeta, then hike Mogle Mountain with an English-speaking guide such as Dagim. Expect a two-hour climb, 360-degree views, endemic birds, a waterfall, lunch, and a local coffee and Tella visit.

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13.Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

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

Travel with a private guide from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela. Expect island monasteries, rock-hewn churches, Gelada baboons, mountain camps, domestic flights, and a farewell dinner. Past guides include Malease and Dawit Tilahun.

“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 and security scout, trek from Buit Ras to Chilkuwanit for wide mountain views and Gelada baboons. Pickup, lunch, water, park fees, and transport are included.

“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 trek six nights across Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, from Sankaber to Adiarkay, with climbs near 4,200 meters, cliff-edge views, Gelada monkeys, and village coffee. Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company provides transport, guides, scouts, meals, and park fees for this demanding $900 trip.

“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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