Attractions of Ethiopia

To help inspire or plan your trip to Ethiopia, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Ethiopia which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Ethiopia Historical Circuit - Wildlife attractions

Simien Mountains
Simien Mountains The Simien Mountains are one of the best trekking destinations in Africa, a stunning mountain range characterised by jagged peaks, huge gorges and panoramic views across the landscape from atop the escarpment that bisects the park. It is especially beautiful just after the wet season when the green landscape is at its most vivid. The National Park is home to some rare animals endemic to this region including the shaggy-haired gelada baboon (the highest-dwelling and most social primates on earth), the Walia ibex and the rare Ethiopian wolf. Some trips to Ethiopia include a brief period of trekking in the Simiens as a taster but longer, dedicated tours are available that comprise an 8-10 day trek from the town of Debark to Ras Dashen, at 4543 metres the fourth highest peak in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Simien National Park

Simien Mountains

Simien Mountains

The Simien Mountains are one of the best trekking destinations in Africa, a stunning mountain range characterised by jagged peaks, huge gorges and panoramic views across the landscape from atop the escarpment that bisects the park. It is especially beautiful just after the wet season when the green landscape is at its most vivid. The National Park is home to some rare animals endemic to this region including the shaggy-haired gelada baboon (the highest-dwelling and most social primates on earth), the Walia ibex and the rare Ethiopian wolf. Some trips to Ethiopia include a brief period of trekking in the Simiens as a taster but longer, dedicated tours are available that comprise an 8-10 day trek from the town of Debark to Ras Dashen, at 4543 metres the fourth highest peak in Africa.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Simien National Park

Awash National Park
Awash National Park Awash National Park is located just east of Addis Ababa. It is set in dry acacia savannah with the towering Mount Fautelle being the most dominant feature. A waterfall here descends into a 150 metre gorge. Wildlife in the park includes Beisa Oryx, Soemmering’s gazelle and the Slat’s dik-dik.

Southern Ethiopia - Wildlife attractions

Nechisar National Park
Nechisar National Park is located in the heart of the Rift Valley. Game viewed here includes Burchell's Zebra, warthog, kudu, Guenther's Dik-Dik and Swayne's Hartebeest bushbuck. Boat trips on Lakes Chamo and Abaya within the park allow viewing of hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.

Lake Abiata-Shala National Park
Lake Abiata-Shala National Park is famous for the vast flocks of flamingos that congregate on the lake. It is also an excellent place for viewing birdlife and is home to the Oromo people, cattle herders who graze their stock on the lake shoreline.

Bale Mountains National Park
Bale Mountains National Park is situated on a high plateau with a terrain of moorlands, spectacular volcanic peaks, deep rocky gorges and alpine lakes. The park has excellent birdlife viewing with over 200 species identified as well as being home to several animal species endemic to Ethiopia - the rare Ethiopian wolf, Menelik's bushbuck, mountain nyala and the giant mole rat. In the Harenna Forest, you may also spot bushpig, giant forest hog, grey duiker, leopard and lion.

Bale Mountains National Park

Bale Mountains National Park is situated on a high plateau with a terrain of moorlands, spectacular volcanic peaks, deep rocky gorges and alpine lakes. The park has excellent birdlife viewing with over 200 species identified as well as being home to several animal species endemic to Ethiopia - the rare Ethiopian wolf, Menelik's bushbuck, mountain nyala and the giant mole rat. In the Harenna Forest, you may also spot bushpig, giant forest hog, grey duiker, leopard and lion.