Ethiopia Walking Holidays

Ethiopia walking holidays allow you to get up close with the country’s awe-inspiring scenery and only on foot can you fully appreciate its time-worn treasures. The Simien Mountains invite intrepid trekkers to explore its rugged folds and rocky crevices, and with the help of an expert guide you may even spot some resident gelada baboons. The Bale Mountains are similarly spectacular and a worthy alternative to the Simien Mountains. They are home to one of the highest incidences of endemic species on the planet and you may even be lucky enough to spot the region’s most famous (and rare) inhabitants, Ethiopian wolves.

Along with acquainting yourself with the fascinating flora and fauna, you can also uncover the country’s past during Ethiopia walking holidays. Follow a historic route which will take you through Gondar (famed for the ancient walled Fasil Ghebbi fortress and palace compound), Axum (complete with carved obelisks hailing from its ancient kingdom) and Lalibela (home to rock-cut churches from the 12th century).