Remote in pristine areas of Ethiopia where few have ventured before
What our Ethiopia expert Ben has to say about Webbs Camp in the Bale Mountains
This is as remote and disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world as you can get.
A camp made near the Geysay Plateau, perfect for allowing access to grasslands, woodlands, Afro-alpine meadows, the Erica moorlands and Harenna forest. The areas is famous for being home to a huge variety of flora and fauna, including over half the remaining population of Ethiopian Wolf as well as mountain nyala, Menelik’s bushbuck, spotted hyena, lion, leopard and African wild dog, also a very high number of endemic bird species.
It's an entirely canvas accommodation experience with a central mess/dining tent and separate sturdy sleeping tents, which have been imported from South Africa. They are basic but comfortable, but having all the creature comforts of home isn’t what this experience is about. It’s your opportunity to explore remote, beautiful, rarely visited areas of Ethiopia.
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When to visit Ethiopia
Find out the best time to visit Ethiopia with our month by month guide.
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January
January in Ethiopia is all about Timket, an annual Christian festival being celebrated throughout the country. It's a spectacular sight to behold. Check out our Timket tour for more information. Temperatures are pleasant at this time of year so it's a great time for touring around much of the country.
February
February marks the end of winter in Ethiopia, so if you're travelling to the highlands pack a few extra layers as it can get cold at night.
March
Temperatures begin to rise in March, making trekking in the Simien Mountains and exploring Lalibela great options this month. There are occasional rain showers but nothing that will really disrupt activities. It's wet in the Omo Valley region between March and June, with muddy roads disrupting travel in this area.
April
April is the start of the short rains, which begin in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia.
May
The rains arrive in the Bale Mountains National Park and the Rift Valley Lakes during May and June, so this isn't a great time for hiking in these areas. However the downpours are usually in the afternoons, leaving the mornings with blue sunny skies, and plenty of opportunity to explore the rest of the country.
June
The rains continue, which make this a great time for the breeding season of migratory birds, with numerous colourful species to keep an eye out for.
July
The wettest months in the northern and central highlands are July and August. The short heavy storms mean this isn't a good time for hiking in the Simien and Bale Mountains, but the downpours don't really disrupt activities throughout the rest of the country. It's a good time to visit Lalibela which will be less crowded than during the rest of the year.
August
The wettest months in the northern and central highlands are July and August. The short heavy storms mean this isn't a good time for hiking in the Simien and Bale Mountains, but the downpours don't really disrupt activities throughout the rest of the country. It's a good time to visit Lalibela which will be less crowded than during the rest of the year.
September
Whilst the beginning of the month will see the tail end of the rainy season, it's actually quite a good month to travel around Ethiopia, just before peak season kicks in, and whilst the country is still green and beautiful. If you want to see the carpets of yellow Meskel flowers, or witness the colourful Meskel Festival, this is the month!
October
October is the start of the peak tourist season in Ethiopia, bringing with it great weather, pleasant temperatures, blue skies and little rainfall. A perfect time for touring around the country, particularly the Central Highlands and Northern Ethiopia.
November
The cooler temperatures and little rainfall during November and December make them great months for exploring the Omo Valley, with better road conditions and green landscapes.
December
The good weather and travelling conditions continue through December and into January, making this an ideal month to explore the whole country
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