Ethiopia – Endangered & Endemic Wolves & Geladas of the Roof of Africa Photo Tour II 2021
US$7,350
per person sharing
Spaces Available
Please note that costs for 2021 tours are subject to change (as not all our partner properties and local airlines have released their rates) – should we need to revise costs, we will endeavour to keep fees as close to original cost.
11 Nov 2021 – 22 Nov 2021
Simply put, Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of Africa’s most productive and rewarding photographic destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, photogenic and approachable birds and mammals, plus some striking ancient buildings and cultures making this a photographer’s dream! With endemic plant species, mammals & avi fauna, the Simien & Bale Mountains combination offers a chance to capture the natural wonders of Ethiopia.
Why this Photo Tour is for You

ORYX LEADER
Dale Morris
- Destination
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Departure
Addis Ababa
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per person sharing
US$7,350
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Single Supplement
US$1,250
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Photographic Highlights
Ethiopian Wolf, Mountain Nyala, Menelik & Bushbuck, Gelada, Walia Ibex, numerous raptors
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Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Today is set as an arrival day for our Ethiopian photo safari, where we
will overnight in Addis Ababa.
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Day 2: Fly to Awassa and drive to Bale Mountains
This morning we fly to Awassa, a town located in the Great Rift Valley.
We will be collected from the airport, and will then embark on the drive to
the Bale Mountains.
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Days 3 to 5: Bale Mountains National Park
Our main photographic target here will be the plateau’s most celebrated
resident, the Ethiopian or Simien Wolf, crowned with the unfortunate title
of “the world’s rarest canid.” This is an area of high-altitude plateau that
is broken by numerous spectacular volcanic plugs and peaks, beautiful
alpine lakes and rushing mountain streams that descend into deep rocky
gorges on their way to the lowlands below. The Bale Mountains contains
three distinct eco-regions: the northern plains, bush and woods; the
central Sanetti Plateau, with an average elevation of over 4000 metres;
and the southern Harenna Forest, known for its mammals, amphibians
and birds including many endemic species.
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Day 6: Drive to Awassa and fly to Addis Ababa
Today we leave the Bale Mountains, driving over the Sanetti Plateau
and back to the capital, where we will overnight.
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Day 7: Flight from Addis Ababa to Gondar, drive to Simien Mountains
This morning we have an early flight to Gondar. After arrival in Gondar
we will meet our drivers and depart for the Simien Mountains, where we
will overnight.
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Days 8 to 10: Simien Mountains National Park
The next three days will be spent exploring and photographing the
legendary Simien Mountains and its unique inhabitants. The spectacular
highlands are a haven for endemic and endangered species and our
photographic targets here are without a doubt the magnificent Walia Ibex
and incredible Gelada Baboon.
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Day 11: Simien Mountains to Gondar
After a final excursion photographing Geladas, we will return to Gondar.
This, the “Camelot of Ethiopia”, is a city noted for its many medieval
castles and the design and decoration of its churches. We will spend the
day touring the various historical buildings found here.
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Day 12: Flight Gondar to Addis Ababa and depart
This morning we depart Gondar, flying back to Addis Ababa where our
photo tour will sadly come to an end.