Top Ethiopia Pack Animal Tours

Explore some of Ethiopia’s natural and cultural highlights without the hassle of arranging your own logistics on this handy six-day tour. You’ll trek in the UNESCO-listed Simien Mountains, marvel at the geothermal activity at the Danakil Depression, and learn more about Ethiopian culture and history at Lalibela’s rock-cut churches. This tour includes hotel pickup for added convenience and is an easy way to do a lot in a few days.

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

Visit a global geological hot spot with this tour of Danakil. Home to the meeting zone of three tectonic plates, the area is filled with lava lakes, hot springs, and geysers ripe for exploration. Highlights include a trek up Erta Ale Moutain to traverse a landscape of rock, sand, and oasis before camping overnight on the volcano's rim. Afterwards, see hardworking camel caravans transporting minerals through local salt mines.

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.

The Simien Mountains National Park offers an unforgettable 7-day trekking expedition through Ethiopia’s stunning landscapes. This journey includes a challenging ascent to Ras Dashen, Ethiopia's highest peak at 4,550m, where trekkers can witness the unique Gelada Baboons and Walia Ibex in their natural habitat. Enjoy the thrill of hiking through breathtaking valleys, past waterfalls, and to spectacular viewpoints while being fully supported with professional guides and camping equipment. This trek is ideal for adventurous travelers seeking a physically demanding experience in a remarkable setting. - Trek to Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia, at 4,550m - Spot endemic wildlife like Gelada Baboons and Walia Ibex - All-inclusive tour with meals, domestic flights, and camping gear - Suitable for physically fit individuals; high-altitude trekking experience required

Spend three days visiting the Danakil Depression and its surroundings on this small-group tour. You'll visit Era Ale, with its fiery lava lake, spend time at the ancient Lake Afera pit crater, and visit a salt mine, with the option to see a camel caravan (not available in the summer). As an added bonus, all meals are overnight camping accommodations will be provided.

This extensive trek explores in depth one of Africans largest mountain ranges, studded with at least a dozen peaks over the 4,000m mark. These include Ras Dejen the highest point in Ethiopia, and the 4th highest peak in Africa. The area was designated a national park in 1966, and the entire range a UNESCO world heritage site in 1978.