Wildlife Tours in Ethiopia

A Tapestry of Diverse Landscapes

Ethiopia is a country with diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you are in for a treat. Ethiopia offers some of the best wildlife tours in Africa, with its stunning national parks, game reserves, and sanctuaries that provide visitors with an opportunity to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat.

For an exciting big game drive, head to the Bale Mountain and Omo parks in the Southeast and South or Gambella in the West. While big game sightings are not guaranteed, the thrill of tracking wildlife by following trails and droppings can be an unforgettable experience. In the Awash Park, located in the eastern part of the country, you can spot various animals such as the Greater and Lesser Kudu, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, and Dikdik, and if you're lucky, leopards and lions. The nearby Halledeghi Reserve is also worth a visit for a chance to see herds of plains animals and rare sightings of the Abyssinian Wild Ass.

Home to various endemic animals

The Bale Mountains National Park is home to various endemic animals, including the Mountain Nyala, Ethiopian Wolf, and Menelik’s Bushbuck. The adjacent Harenna Forest is also worth exploring for a chance to see wild dogs, lions, and the Bale Monkey. In the Simien Mountains National Park, you can witness the remarkable increase in the population of the iconic Walia Ibex, and sightings are almost guaranteed.

On wildlife tours in Ethiopia, you can easily spot Swaynes Hartebeest and other plains animals in the Senkele Sanctuary near Awassa. Nech Sar Park, located in the southwest, is a beautiful park that straddles two lakes and offers visitors an opportunity to see a variety of birdlife and wildlife.

Unique & Unforgettable Wildlife

This wildlife tour takes you to stunning national parks, game reserves, and sanctuaries across Ethiopia, where you can witness a wide range of animals in their natural habitats.

Explore the Bale Mountain, Omo, Gambella, and Awash parks for thrilling big game drives and opportunities to spot unique animals like the Ethiopian Wolf, Mountain Nyala, and Walia Ibex. Visit the Halledeghi Reserve for plains animals and the Senkele Sanctuary for Swaynes Hartebeest.

Discover the Babile Elephant Sanctuary and Kafta Sheraro Park for remarkable elephant sightings. Experience Ethiopia's rich wildlife and create unforgettable memories on this exceptional journey.

Diverse landscapes & abundant wildlife

If you're interested in seeing elephants, head to Babile Elephant Sanctuary, located 40 km east of Harar. In Kafta Sheraro Park, a newly protected area in the Tigray Region, elephants and other wild animals are making a triumphant comeback after being a war zone for decades. Chebera Churchura and Maze National Park, located in the southwest, are also gaining popularity for being home to a great number of wildlife, including buffalo and elephants.

With its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife, Ethiopia offers a unique and unforgettable wildlife tour experience that you won't find anywhere else.