Ecotravel Ethiopia - Addis Ababa

Bale Mountains National Park is Ethiopia’s second-highest mountain range and it contains one of the richest habitats in the country’s alpine heights. It is the best place for viewing a broad cross-section of Ethiopia’s unique wildlife, including Ethiopian Wolf, Mountain Nyala, Giant forest Hog, Cape Hyrax, Colobus and Vervet monkeys, and 16 endemic bird species. Then, you will continue to Ethiopia’s fascinating Southern region, famous for its natural and cultural spectacles and the famous Omo Valley for the chance to meet and discover some of the more remote, colorful, and enigmatic ethnic groups of this incredibly diverse area of Ethiopia. In this fascinating region you will learn about the indigenous culture different ethnic groups who inhabit this part of the country. This itinerary let you to mingle and discover; The Mursi Tribe, renowned for their lip-plates; The Hamer famous for their bull jumping coming of age ceremony, The Konso known for their intricately-terraced hillsides, fine woven materials, and carved totems with which they decorate their graves; This tour also includes visit to the Ethiopian Rift Valley to explore some of the natural wonders of the Great African Rift Valley. Visit Lake Awassa, Ziway and Langano to spot different birds, Abijatta-Shalla National Park; Boat trip on Lake Chamo to see Nile Crocodiles and Hippos and visit creator Lakes at Debre Zeit. This will be a truly unforgettable experience.

The discovery begins in Addis Ababa with a panoramic escape to Mt. Entoto and an important stop at the National Archaeological Museum, home of the 3.5 million-year-old bones of Lucy, the world’s oldest hominid. Continue to the north to the amazing rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes in Lalibela (which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world); The 500-year-old monastery islands of Bahirdar on Lake Tana and taking in views of the Blue Nile and its fall. Then you will drive to Gondar for the elegant castles. The itinerary also incudes, The majestic geological formations of the Simien Mountains (meeting red-chested Gelada baboons).

This is the special wildlife safari to Simien mountains National park, Bale mountains national park, Awash National Park, the great rift valley lakes and the surrounding. This itinerary is designed for those who love nature, wildlife, and authentic culture. The two major National parks in the country that are famous for their wild life are included.