Exploring rock hewn churches, local markets, the monasteries of Lake Tana, and the castles of Gonder, witnessing the Blue Nile Falls, staying in traditional villages, catching a glimpse of local customs.
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From ancient rock-hewn churches to mountain vistas and exotic national parks, experience the diverse history, culture and landscapes of Ethiopia. This comprehensive twenty-six day adventure is perfect for the spirited traveller willing to forgo some western conveniences for a truly authentic experience. Explore the enigmatic beehive houses of the Dorze and visit numerous other tribal villages for cultural encounters few travellers ever experience. Then, trek across the impressive Simien Mountains. Your CEO will take care of the planning so you're free to explore and discover all that Ethiopia has to offer.
What's Included
- Visit to market in Bati, Guided Tour of the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Guided tour of Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Fasiladas' Bath, and historic castles in Gonder, Boat trip with guided monasteries tour and visit to a traditional home museum on Lake Tana, Excursion to Blue Nile Falls, Boat safari on Lake Chamo in Nechisar National Park, Night in traditional lodging in Dorze village with dance ceremony, Konso Museum and Village visit, Visit chief to learn about local customs, Anthropological Museum visit in Jinka, Village visits of the Ari, Mursi, and Karo peoples, Hamer Saturday market and tribe visit in Dimeka, Excursion to Omorate with local market visit, Omo River crossing in canoe, Lake Ziway visit and bird watching. 4-day Simien Mountains trek with local guides and cooks.
- 14 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners. (Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.)
- Guesthouse (2 nts), Simple hotel (13 nts), Camping (7 nts), Simple Lodge (2 nt), Traditional Lodging (1 nt).
- 4x4 Landcruiser, minibus, coasterbus, boat.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and Driver(s) throughout, Local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Ethiopia
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-3 Kombolcha/Woldia (B)
Shoan Plateau, Bati Market visit.
Day 4-5 Lalibela (B)
Lasta Massif, Guided tour of Lalibela historical sites, including St. George Church and other rock-hewn churches.
Day 6-11 Gonder/Simien Mountains National Park (4B,3L,3D)
Guided visits to castles and Debre Berhan Selassie Church. Four day guided trek with cook and porters.
Day 12 Bahir Dar
Visit to Ploughshare Women’s Organization in a Falasha village, Debre Berhan Selassie Church in Gonder.
Day 13 Bahir Dar
Boat trip and guided monasteries tour on Lake Tana, Visit of a traditional home museum, Blue Nile Falls Excursion.
Day 14-15 Debre Markos/Addis Ababa
Further explore Bahir Dar, pass through the Blue Nile gorge.
Day 16-17 Arba Minch/Dorze village (2B,2D)
Boat safari on Lake Chamo, Night in traditional lodging in Dorze village with dance ceremony
Day 18-19 Konso/Mursi (B,D)
Visit Konso Museum and village, Anthropological Museum visit in Jinka. Ari village and Mago National Park, Mursi.
Day 20-22 Turmi (3B,3L,3D)
Visit Key Afar Market, village visits of the Karo and Hammer peoples. Dimeka Saturday market and village visit. Hamer Saturday market and village visit in Dimeka. Excursion to Omorate, Dasanech tribe and local market visit, Omo River crossing in canoe.
Day 23 Konso (B,L)
Excursion to Omorate, Dasanech tribe and local market visit, Omo River crossing in canoe.
Day 24-26 Yabelo/Yirgalem/Addis Ababa (B)
Borena region archaeological site visit, Yabelo Camel Market and Borena village, Stele yard at Tutifella, Sidamo community walk. Optional visit to the Yabelo National Park. Lake Ziway visit and bird watching. Depart on arrival to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
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