The Baro River region, accessible by road or air through the western Ethiopian town of Gambela, remains a destination of adventure and discovery. Traveling across the vast, rolling plains covered with tall Sudanese grass, visitors experience the thrill of exploring one of Ethiopia’s most remote and untouched landscapes. This is Ethiopia’s true tropical zone, where all the classic elements of an African safari can be found, enriched by a unique Ethiopian character.

At the heart of the region lies Gambella National Park, one of Ethiopia’s largest and least-explored protected areas. The park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hippo, Nile crocodile, antelope species, and hundreds of bird species. It is also renowned for hosting one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife migrations, when vast herds of white-eared kob move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Our exclusive Danakil Depression journey takes you from one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth to the dramatic mountains of Tigray. This remarkable adventure of contrasts begins with a visit to Bati and its renowned market, a vibrant cultural crossroads where Oromo, Amhara, and Afar communities come together. From there, we descend into the Danakil Depression to explore the shores of Lake Afrera, the otherworldly landscapes of Dallol, and the active volcano of Erta Ale. From approximately 120 meters below sea level, we then follow the ancient route of the salt caravans, ascending through rugged mountains that rise steeply from the Rift Valley into the highlands of Tigray.