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Top 11 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ethiopia

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $81

Good hiking & trekking tours fill up weeks ahead in the dry season; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Addis Ababa Monasteries, Wildlife, & Hike Day Trip

1.Addis Ababa Monasteries, Wildlife, & Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $81Our pick

Review of a $81 day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, Gelada monkeys, mountain views, lunch, and coffee.

“We drove through beautiful fields and quaint villages. The guided tour of the church and museum was informative. The guide was very knowledgeable. The views around the bridge area are breathtaking, the perfect location for lunch and coffee.”

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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day One: Woodland Near Dinsho and Goba
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3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

2.3 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

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

Review of a 3-day Bale Mountains trek from Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian wolves, Sanetti Plateau, forest hikes, flights, and practical tips.

“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, - Day 2: Sankaber to Geech Camp
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4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

3.4 days semien mountain national park trekking,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Review of a four-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with gelada baboons, dramatic cliffs, camping, guides, meals, and practical booking advice.

“The hike was great, but wouldn’t recommend it for the dry season. I can imagine it’s amazing after the rains. The crew was very helpful, the chef put in lots of effort and all my needs were taken care of. I would suggest that the guide do a saRead more”

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6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking - Day 1: Dinsho woodland and the first wildlife sightings
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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 in six days, from wildlife-rich woodlands and glacial country to Harenna Forest, with camps and local guides.

“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. - Axum’s stone monuments and royal stories
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure - Day two: the ridge above Jinbar River
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Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

6.Simien Mountains Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $338

Trek the Simien Mountains for three days with guides, transport, campsites, geladas, waterfalls, and sweeping views from Imet Gogo.

“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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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park - Day 2: Jinbar Waterfall, Gich Abyss, and a village coffee
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4 Days Trekking to Simien Mountain National Park

3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours - Day two: Jinbar Waterfall and Geech at 3,600 meters
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3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

8.3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Review of a 3-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with Gelada baboons, Jinbar Waterfall, high camps, meals, price, and practical tips.

“Ethiopia beautiful country! Ethio Target Tours have good stuff. Andualem and Tegegn they are so kind. This trip is for me beginning in Africa.”

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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking - Day one: an easy escarpment walk and gelada country
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2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

9.2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $295

Review of a 2-day Simien Mountains trek from Gondar, with geladas, cliffs, waterfalls, meals, transport, costs, and practical advice.

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

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Day trek to Simien Mountain - Passing the park gate and reaching Buit Ras
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Day trek to Simien Mountain

10.Day trek to Simien Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $164

Trek from Gonder into Simien National Park for Gelada baboons, mountain views, lunch, water, and a guided small-group day trip.

“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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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek - Day 1: Gonder to Sankaber and the first cliff walk
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Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

11.Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $900

Review of a demanding 7-day Simien Mountains trek from Gonder, with Geladas, high passes, camps, meals, and practical planning advice.

“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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