Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a different kind of trip from our safari and summit work further south — highland trekking through the Simien Mountains, and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the historic north, carved directly into volcanic bedrock and still in active use today.
We build Ethiopia itineraries privately around trekking and cultural routes rather than wildlife, working with local guides who know the highland trails and historic circuit closely, with Moseville coordinating logistics end to end.
It's a trip for travellers who want altitude, history and genuinely different terrain from the rest of East Africa in one itinerary — get in touch and we'll talk you through what a realistic route looks like.
See Ethiopia, Region By Region
Simien Mountains
Dramatic highland trekking terrain with sheer escarpments and endemic wildlife including gelada monkeys and walia ibex.
Lalibela
Eleven medieval churches carved directly into volcanic rock, still active places of worship and one of the most singular sights on the continent.
Addis Ababa
The usual arrival point and a genuinely interesting capital in its own right, with a coffee culture that predates most of the world's.
Ethiopia's Standout Spots
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Simien Mountains
Dramatic highland trekking terrain with sheer escarpments and gelada monkeys.
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Lalibela
Eleven medieval churches carved directly into volcanic rock.
Highland Lodges Near The Simien Escarpments
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Accommodation through the Simien Mountains ranges from simple guesthouses to a handful of proper lodges along the trekking route, and we choose based on which nights genuinely need a comfortable bed after a long trekking day versus which can run on a simpler community-run guesthouse.
At this altitude, heating and hot water aren't guaranteed conveniences, and we're upfront with guests about which nights are more rustic than others before the trip starts, rather than letting it be a surprise.
In Lalibela and Addis Ababa, we favour smaller, locally owned guesthouses with genuine character over international hotel chains.
Journeys in Ethiopia
Private TravelEthiopia Highlands & History
6 Days · Limited to 8 Guests
Highland trekking in the Simien Mountains paired with the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
From $4,350per person
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Tailormade JourneysOmo Valley Cultural Expedition
7 Days · Limited to 8 Guests
Time with the Omo Valley's distinct tribal communities, among the most culturally diverse regions on the continent.
From $4,650per person
View JourneyWhy Our Guides Know Ethiopia
Ethiopia runs on relationships with local trekking and cultural guides who know the Simien trails and the Lalibela circuit far better than any outside operator could — our role is choosing the right people for those legs and making sure the logistics between them, flights, transfers, altitude pacing, actually hold together as one trip rather than a series of disconnected bookings.
Hear From Travellers Who Went To Ethiopia
"Lalibela at dawn, before the day's other visitors arrived, was arranged specifically because our guide knew it was worth the early start. It was the single best morning of the trip."
Planning a Trip to Ethiopia?
Every Ethiopia itinerary we run is built privately around your dates. Tell us what you're after and we'll put a route together.
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