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Private Photography Expedition

Ten days for photographers, timed around the best light and with plenty of time at each stop.

  • 10 days
  • Simien Mountains
  • Moderate

From USD 3,600 per person

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Overview

The journey in brief

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Where
Northern · Simien Mountains
Travel style
Private tour
Best season
October to March
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
USD 3,600 per person

This private expedition slows the pace down for photographers: early starts, late finishes and time at each location.

You travel with a guide who knows where the light falls, and the daily plan bends around the weather.

Highlights

  • A small private group
  • Sunrise and sunset at key viewpoints
  • Guides who know the light
  • A flexible daily plan

What is included

  • Accommodation as described, on a twin-share basis
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • A local English-speaking guide
  • Transport in a private vehicle and any domestic flights listed
  • Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
  • Airport transfers

What is not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival and briefingAddis Ababa

A transfer to the hotel, and a briefing on your interests and equipment.

Activities

  • Airport pick-up
  • Briefing
Where you stay
Hotel in Addis Ababa
Meals
Dinner
Day 2 Rift Valley lightBishoftu

A dawn start at the crater lakes around Bishoftu.

Activities

  • Dawn shoot
  • Lake walk
Where you stay
Lodge near Bishoftu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Fly to GondarGondar

A flight north and an evening at the castles.

Activities

  • Domestic flight
  • Castle golden hour
Where you stay
Hotel in Gondar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 To Debark and the escarpmentDebark

A drive to Debark and your first viewpoints.

Activities

  • Drive
  • First viewpoints
Where you stay
Lodge in Debark
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Gelada at dawnSankaber

Early morning with the gelada troops, then a walk along the escarpment.

Activities

  • Dawn with gelada
  • Trek
Where you stay
Camping
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Imet GogoGeech

Sunrise at the Imet Gogo viewpoint.

Activities

  • Sunrise viewpoint
  • Free time at camp
Where you stay
Camping
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Cliff-edge lightChenek

The walk to Chenek and a late afternoon on the cliffs.

Activities

  • Trek
  • Golden hour
Where you stay
Camping
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Return to GondarGondar

A drive back to Gondar and a rest day.

Activities

  • Drive
  • Free time
Where you stay
Hotel in Gondar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Fly to LalibelaLalibela

A flight to Lalibela and time in the churches and courtyards.

Activities

  • Domestic flight
  • Church courtyards
Where you stay
Hotel in Lalibela
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 DepartureLalibela

A sunrise shoot before the flight back to Addis Ababa and onward.

Activities

  • Sunrise shoot
  • Domestic flight
Where you stay
Not included
Meals
Breakfast

Itineraries can change with weather, road and flight conditions. We will tell you promptly if they do.

Good to know

Before you book

Guide languages
English, Amharic
Minimum age
12 years and over
Group size
2 to 8 travellers
Meeting point
Your hotel or Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa. We confirm the exact meeting time and place by email before you travel.
Accessibility
Many sites involve uneven ground and steps. Tell us about any mobility needs and we will advise.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A hat and sun protection
  • A warm layer for cool evenings
  • A small day pack
  • A reusable water bottle

Dress code: Modest, comfortable clothing. Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches.

Cancellation policy

This tour follows the Strict policy. Days are whole calendar days before departure.

Cancellation policy
When you cancelWhat you get back
30 or more days before departure50% refund
Fewer than 30 days before departureNo refund

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Questions

About this tour

Do you provide equipment?
No. Bring your own cameras, lenses, spare batteries and cards. We can advise on what suits each stop.

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