Monastery on the shores of Lake Tana
Inside the Monastary is a treasure trove of murals that offer unrivalled insights into medieval Ethiopia
Ura Kidane Meret boasts an incredible collection of murals
The Simien Mountains offer one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in Africa
A Gelada portrait showing the impressive golden mane
A Gelada lip flip is a threatening gesture where they flip their upper lip back on their nostrils to display their teeth and gums
A Thicked-billed Raven spotted in the Simien Mountains
A male Walia Ibex climbing the steep rocks and ledges in the Simien Mountains
Panoramic views of the Simien Mountains
Klipspringer family spotted in the Ethiopian highlands
A Coffee Ceremony in Gondar
Fasilides Bath House in Gondar is covered in tree roots
A priest in Lalibela proudly displays the church's treasures
The Church of Saint George was the last carved of the eleven monolithic medieval churches in Lalibela
Exploring inside the Church of Saint George in Lalibela
Friendly Ethiopian children selling their baskets
An early Sunday morning church procession in the city of Aksum
Mine! Pelicans vying for fish at Lake Langano
Other-wordly landscapes and scenic views on the drive into Bale Mountains National Park
Ethiopian Wolf hunting for Giant Root-Rats in the Bale Mountains
A traditional Dorze hut in the South Omo Valley
Cautious coexistence on the shores of Lake Chamo
Travelling by boat across Lake Chamo in Ethiopia's South Omo Valley
Vulturine Guineafowl, surely the most spectacular of all guineafowl
Konso villagers at Key Afer Market in the South Omo Valley
Mursi Men use body painting to impress and proudly posed for photographs
Jonathan poses with Mursi women wearing lip plates
The traditional dress code for unmarried Hamer girls includes elegant cowrie-shell collars, intricate necklaces and goatskin dresses
Portrait of a Hamer woman
Ethiopia is an astounding land of contrasts. We can’t decide if it’s the history, wildlife, geography, or tribal culture that is most dramatic, but the combination offers an unforgettable Ethiopia travel experience. We’ve put together this sample slideshow from our 2015 expedition in order to share some of the highlights with you.
For more information on our Ethiopia expedition, including a map and detailed day-by-day itinerary, please visit our Ethiopia Travel Tours page.
