Guassa Menz Community Conservation Area: Highland Wildlife & Cultural Trek (2 Days / 1 Night)
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Explore Ethiopia’s wild Afro-alpine frontier with Dejene Ethiopia Tours on a journey into the Guassa highlands — a landscape protected for centuries through community stewardship. Rolling meadows, dramatic escarpments, and towering lobelia plants create an otherworldly setting where rare wildlife thrives.
This conservation area is among the best places to encounter the Ethiopian wolf, one of the world’s most endangered canids, alongside gelada baboons and highland birdlife unique to Ethiopia. Guided treks reveal delicate ecosystems shaped by altitude and tradition, while visits with local Menz communities highlight a conservation ethic passed down for generations.
Evenings in eco-lodges or under star-filled skies bring quiet immersion into nature. Balanced between wildlife exploration, trekking, and cultural understanding, this experience showcases Ethiopia’s commitment to community-led conservation and pristine highland beauty.
Guassa Menz Community Conservation Area • Addis Ababa
Places You’ll See
- Accommodation
- Private transport & trekking guide
- Community conservation entrance fees
- Meals as listed
- Bottled water
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional gear upgrades
- Travel insurance
- Activity level: Moderate trekking
- High altitude — walk at a comfortable pace
- Wildlife sightings vary naturally
- Rustic eco facilities support conservation
- Ideal for nature & wildlife travelers
- Layered clothing recommended
Itinerary
Day 1 — Addis Ababa → Guassa Highlands
Morning scenic drive → guided trek through Afro-alpine meadows → wildlife observation → eco-lodge evening.
Day 2 — Guassa → Addis Ababa
Morning wildlife walk & photography → cultural interaction → return drive to Addis → tour concludes.
(Optional Day 3 extension includes extended trekking and camping experience.)
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