Wildlife holiday accommodation in Ethiopia

A classic nature lodge that abuts a natural forest and a 60-year-old coffee plantation. The grounds and organic farm have been a part of the Missalides family for more than 20 years and offer authentic accommodation in bamboo and stone tukul bungalows. Wildlife and coffee are also both in abundance on the site. Find Out More

Situated, as its name suggests, by the Awash Falls, the eco-friendly Awash Falls Lodge consists of 30 simple en suite tukul-style rooms, along with a bar and restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Activities on offer include bird watching, game drives, trekking and cultural visits. Find Out More

This innovative and attractive lodge brings new levels of comfort and service to the unmissable Bale Mountains. Set in a forest clearing which teems with wildlife, this thatched ecolodge offers a secure and comfortable base with first-class facilities, excellent food and exceptional views. Find Out More

A simple but comfortable and friendly eco lodge perched on a hill overlooking the vast forests of Chebera-Churchura national park. Owned and operated by a local family working closely with the local community, the lodge is the ideal base for exploring this wildlife hotspot. Find Out More

Haile Resort offers en suite rooms with flat screen televisions, a minibar, fan and free Wi-Fi. With lakeside views of Lake Awassa and an outdoor swimming pool, other facilities include an ATM, currency exchange and 24-hour reception. The hotel has helpful staff and a luxurious feel. Find Out More

Built around the historic wall of King Kawo Halala, this high comfort lodge overlooking the Omo River Dam is one of Ethiopia’s most impressively designed and relaxing places to stay. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in spacious traditional “tukul” villas, and excellent facilities. Find Out More

Situated only a few minutes' drive from the wonderful fig forest of Bishangari is Hara Langano Eco Lodge. Hippos rest just offshore of the lodge by day and feed in its grassland by night. Common genet, African civet and bat-eared fox are all also seen by night in the lodge grounds. Find Out More

Located on the edge of the Lasta Mountains, this 30-room hotel has magnificent panoramas and is the ideal spot from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside – the sunsets are particularly stunning. The hotel’s curious architecture consists of a series of boxes, with acres of windows. Find Out More

This resort consists of around 25 attractive, clifftop bungalows, with beautiful views across Lake Langano to the distant Arsi Mountains. Individually designed to ensure a relaxing and homely atmosphere, the bungalows are built from local materials in a simple design, with thatched roofs and large verandahs. Find Out More

Situated at an altitude of over 3,260 metres in the Simien Mountains, this is the highest lodge in Africa. Accommodation consists of 26 rooms in thatched tukel roundhouses, sympathetically constructed in traditional style using local materials. Gelada baboons are regular visitors to the grounds. Find Out More