Gambela Expedition Camp
Operating in the very remote Gambela area of southwest Ethiopia, Gambela Expedition Camp is a traditional mobile tented base that we use to support our helicopter explorations of this otherwise inaccessible area.
Lale’s Camp
Situated in a remote position along the Omo River, Lale’s Camp is a relatively simple and intimate base, for the exclusive use of up to eight guests. Operated in partnership with the local people, the camp offers an excellent range of sensitive cultural interactions amongst the wonderful local tribes.
Bale Mountain Lodge
Set in the Harenna Forest area of Bale Mountains National Park, Bale Mountain Lodge is an intimate and rather pleasant little place, with guest accommodation in eight rooms. Activities include guided walks and vehicle safari in this extremely diverse and fascinating area.
Aledeghi Expedition Camp
Aledeghi Expedition Camp is a full service tented safari rig that we are able to deploy to the Aldeghi Reserve for private groups of up to sixteen guests, for a minimum of three nights. Although the wildlife is not so prolific, this is a lovely area and the cultural interaction is very strong.
Bale Expedition Camp
Bale Expedition Camp is a full service tented safari rig that we can deploy to the Sanetti Plateau area of Bale Mountains for private groups of up to sixteen guests, for a minimum of three nights, providing access to the core wildlife, especially the extremely rare Simien wolves.
Chebera Expedition Camp
Chebera Expedition Camp is a full service tented safari rig that we can deploy to the remote Chebera-Churchura National Park for a private group of up to sixteen guests, for a minimum of three nights. This is a wonderful area, usually explored on foot and best suited to experienced safari travellers.
Danakil Expedition Camp
Danakil Expedition Camp is a full service tented safari rig that we can deploy to the remote Danakil area for a private group of up to sixteen guests, for a minimum of three nights. If you want to explore this incredible region beyond the usual sights, then this is definitely the best option.
Gheralta Expedition Camp
Set in the remote Gheralta Mountains in the far north of Ethiopia, Gheralta Expedition Camp is a simple and intimate place. It is a solid base from which to explore the remarkable rock-cut churches in the surrounding mountains and to undertake long day trips down to the Danakil Depression.
Omo Delta Expedition Camp
Situated in an extremely remote position along the Omo River, Omo Delta Expedition Camp is a simple and intimate place. The camp offers an excellent range of sensitive cultural interactions amongst the wonderful local tribes.
Kibish Expedition Camp
Situated in a remote position in the Kibish area west of Omo National Park, Kibish Expedition Camp is a simple and intimate place. The camp offers an excellent range of sensitive cultural interactions amongst the wonderful local tribes.
Hamar Bivouac
Situated in a remote position on the eastern banks of the Omo River, Hamar Bivouac is an extremely simple satellite of the superb Lale’s Camp to the north, used usually for just one night, to enhance the quality of the interaction with the local Hamar tribespeople.
Mursi Bivouac
Situated in a remote position on the eastern banks of the Omo River, Mursi Bivouac is an extremely simple satellite of the superb Lale’s Camp to the south, used usually for just one night, to enhance the quality of the interaction with the local Mursi tribespeople.
Korkor Lodge
Set in the remote Gheralta Mountains in the far north of Ethiopia, Korkor Lodge is a cool and sociable little place, the perfect base from which to explore the remarkable rock-cut churches in the surrounding mountains and to undertake long day trips down to the Danakil Depression.
Limalimo Lodge
Set in the Simien Mountains area of northern Ethiopia, Limalimo Lodge is an unusually chic and stylish property by local standards, with guest accommodation in 14 rooms and providing access to a wide range of activities including gelada baboons, hiking, birding and village visits.
Tesfa Tigray
Set in the far north of Ethiopia, Tesfa Tigray is a remarkable community-operated collection of eight remote and dramatically situated mountain guest-houses, which are connected by ancient mountain trails. A fabulous way to meet the lovely local people.
Gheralta Lodge
Set in the remote Gheralta Mountains in the far north of Ethiopia, Gheralta Lodge is a really pleasant and authentic property, a solid base from which to explore the remarkable rock-cut churches in the surrounding mountains and to undertake long day trips down to the Danakil Depression.
Sheraton Addis
Set in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Sheraton Addis is nicely positioned just north of the National Palace in the heart of the city. Guest accommodation is in 293 rooms, with a wide range of leisure and business facilities. The default choice for high-end trips.
Danakil Bivouac
Danakil Bivouac is a simple mobile tented camp that we can deploy to the remote Danakil area for a private group of up to sixteen guests, with no minimum of nights. If you want to explore this incredible region beyond the usual sights, then this is definitely a really good option.
Gondar Hills Resort
Set on a prominent hill above the historic city, Gondar Hills Resort is a relatively large and comfortable modern hotel, with guest accommodation in 78 rooms and facilities including a spa, swimming pool and tennis court. A decent base from which to explore the royal castles.
Kuriftu Resort and Spa
Set on the waterfront in the town of Bahir Dar, Kuriftu Resort and Spa is a reliable mid-range property, with guest accommodation in 28 rooms and facilities including a restaurant, conference centre, spa and swimming pool. Providing access to the Tissisat Falls and various lake-side monasteries.
Mezena Lodge
Set on the edge of the town of Lalibela, Mezena Lodge is one of the best of the very limited options in the area, with guest accommodation in 30 detached bungalows and facilities including a spa and swimming pool. A reasonable base from which to explore the famous rock-cut churches.​​​​​​​
Lalibela Hudad
Set in a remote position to the northeast of Lalibela and accessible only on foot, Lalibela Hudad Retreat is a simply but lovely locally-owned property, which can be tacked on the end of a stay in the town for a night or two in order to enjoy the simple pleasures of this lovely rural area.
Grand Gato Hotel
Set 1 km west of the old town of Harar in southern Ethiopia, Grand Gato Hotel is a very modest modern property, with guest accommodation in 23 rooms. Provides access to the historic mediaeval town and the hyena feeding.
Haile Resort Arba Minch
Set in the Abyssinian Rift Valley area of southern Ethiopia, Haile Resort is positioned on the eastern edge of the town of Arba Minch, overlooking Nech Sar National Park. It’s a large and reasonably reliable hotel, with guest accommodation in 107 rooms and facilities including a decent swimming pool.
Sabean Hotel
Set alongside the main road in the town of Axum, the Sabean Hotel is a modest modern property, with guest accommodation in 40 rooms and facilities including a small restaurant, providing access to the main archaeological sites.
Rewda Guest House
Set deep inside the old town of Harar in southern Ethiopia, Rewda Guest House is an extremely simple but well-located property, with guest accommodation in just five rooms. Provides access to the historic mediaeval town and the hyena feeding.
Simien Lodge
Set in the Simien Mountains area of northern Ethiopia, Simien Lodge is the only property inside the national park, a rather large and simple place, with guest accommodation in 26 rooms and providing access to activities including gelada baboons, hiking, birding and village visits.
Awash Falls Lodge
Set in the southern sector of Awash National Park, Awash Falls Lodge is a relatively simple property with guest accommodation in around 30 rooms and conference facilities, providing access to some modest safari areas and some interesting white-water rafting.
Maribela Hotel
Set in the town of Lalibela in the north of Ethiopia, Maribela Hotel is one of the best of a limited range of properties in the area, with guest accommodation in twenty modest rooms. A reasonable base from which to explore the famous rock-cut churches.
Golden Tulip Addis
Set in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Golden Tulip Addis is positioned just off Cameroon Street, around 1 km from the international airport. Guest accommodation is in around 200 rooms, with a range of leisure and business facilities. A reasonable mid-priced option for simple stopovers.
Hyatt Regency Addis
Set in Addis Ababa, the Hyatt Regency Addis is positioned just south of the National Palace in the heart of the city. Guest accommodation is in around 320 rooms, with a range of leisure and business facilities and a nice rooftop swimming pool. A decent mid-priced option.
Best Western Plus Addis
Set in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Best Western Plus Addis is positioned just off Cameroon Street, around 1 km from the international airport. Guest accommodation is in around 120 rooms, with a range of leisure and business facilities. A reasonable mid-priced option for simple stopovers.
Goha Hotel
Set on a prominent hill above the historic city, Goha Hotel is a relatively large and comfortable modern hotel, with guest accommodation in 60 rooms and facilities including a spa and swimming pool. A decent base from which to explore the royal castles.
Kanta Lodge
Set in the Abyssinian Rift Valley area of southern Ethiopia, Kanta Lodge is located in the town of Karat-Konso. It’s a modest traditional property, with guest accommodation in 27 tukul style rooms. A reasonably pleasant stopover when taking the main road down to the Southern Omo Valley.
Sabana Beach Resort
Set in the Abyssinian Rift Valley area of southern Ethiopia, Sabana Beach Resort overlooks the scenic Lake Langano. It’s a modest property, with guest accommodation in 25 cottages. A reasonably pleasant stopover when heading south by road from the capital.
Haile Resort Hawassa
Set in the Abyssinian Rift Valley area of southern Ethiopia, Haile Resort is positioned on the northern end of the town of Hawassa, overlooking a lake of the same name. It’s a large and reasonably reliable hotel, with guest accommodation in around 100 rooms and facilities including a decent swimming pool.
Buska Lodge
Set in the substantial village of Turmi, around 50 km east of the Omo River, Buska Lodge is a simple property which services the budget safari traffic arriving on the main road into the area and provides access to various tribal groups in the area.
Eco Omo Lodge
Set in the substantial village of Jinka, around 50 km east of the Omo River, Eco Omo Lodge is a very simple property which provides access to various tribal groups in the area and is convenient for the nearby airstrip.
Mayleko Lodge
Set out of town and close to the airport in Gondar, Mayleko Lodge is relatively simple and functional property, with guest accommodation in 31 rooms and facilities including swimming pool and golf driving range. A decent place to overnight when connecting to early departing or late arriving flights.
Wabe Shebelle Bivouac
Set in the remote south of Ethiopia, Wabe Shebelle Bivouac is a simple overnight camping stop, set in a remote valley, in order to break the long overland journey between Harar in the east and the Bale Mountains in the west.
