3 Days Arba Minch Tour

We offer a 4×4 land cruiser car with Air conditioning. Our tour is unique as we take our clients to non-touristic villages and offer a hospitable service.
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  • Duration: 3 days
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DAY 1: Dorze village
  • You’ll start at
    C70
    Or, you can also get picked up
  • Dorze Village
    Stop: 6 hours – Admission included

Meet your guide and driver upon arrival at Arba Minch Airport (early afternoon arrival) and drive to Dorze village, in the Gamo Highlands about 40 minutes outside of Arba Minch town. The Dorze people are a very welcoming community known for their weaving, pottery, highland rural lifestyle their traditional elephant shape bamboo house, and food made from “Enset” the false banana plant. After visiting Dorze village drive back to Arba Minch for a sunset drink and meal overlooking the spectacular Nech Sar National Park and the two rift valley lakes.

Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Paradise lodge or Haile resort

 

DAY 2: Konso village

  • Konso
    Stop: 8 hours

After breakfast drive to Konso village. The Konso area is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its sustainable way of life and unique traditional cultures. You will have a guided tour of the village by a local guide and residents (impressive terracing farming land, stone curved villages and visit the local market, market days Monday & Thursday) lunch at Kanta lodge, before driving back to Arba Minch visit the Konso museum.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Paradise lodge/ Haile resort, Arba Minch

DAY 3: Visiting Lake Chamo and Forty spring forest inside Nech Sar National Park.

  • Chamo Lake
    Stop: 7 hours – Admission included

After breakfast, you will have a leisurely morning hike through the Nech Sar National Park “forty springs” luscious forest (Arba Minch means “forty spring”‘ in the local language). while in the thick forest you will have the chance to see wildlife such as Warthog, Colobus Monkeys, Baboon, Dik-Dik, Vervet Monkey, and different species of birds in the canopy. You also have the chance to have a dip in the groundwater spring- a pristine natural bath. After lunch, you will do a boat trip on Lake Chamo, one of the Rift Valley lakes. the lake is vast and serene, with the opportunity to spot a lot of Nile crocodiles, hippos, pelicans, and other birdlife. local fishermen are also prevalent in the lake where you can the local livelihoods. afterward, drive back to the hotel.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Paradise lodge or Haile resort

Return Details

  • Returns to the original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

18 Days Colorful Cultures of Ethiopia

Accommodation: Standard Hotel and Lodge

Tour Starts: Addis Ababa

Tour Ends: Addis Ababa

Highlights

  • Addis Ababa city sightseeing.
  • Blue Nile falls visiting and Lake Tanna Monasteries.
  • Exploring Gondar and the Semien mountains
  • Discovering Axum and visiting the Tigray churches and Mekelle.
  • Lalibela- Rock-Hewn Churches.
  • Exploring the Awash National park and The walled city of Harar.
  • Explore with boat cruise on Lake Chamo.
  • Visit the Dorze Villages
  • Experience the agricultural styles of the Konso tribes.
  • Visit the Mursi tribes in Mago National Park.
  • Visit the Karo trips with their culture of body painting.
  • The Hamer tribes
  • Enjoying the rift Valley lakes.

Trip Summary

If you have been dreaming a holiday to experience the ancient history, landscapes, remote farm lands, looking the farmers village over your 4 WD car windows and learning the local cultures based on your own travel pace, this package is specifically design to make happen your dream vacation in to a real memories of Ethiopia. This package tour will touch all those historical world heritage sites with a comfortable private car and proceed to the South and Rift Valley Lakes and South Ethiopia Cultural and Natural contest. These all helps you to learning the new customs and cultures of the locals every days of your trip.

DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR

On arrival in Addis Ababa you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, and situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes third highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our site-seeing by National museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia include the 3.5 million year old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid every found. Proceed visiting to the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.

DAY 2 VDRIVE TO BAHIR DAR

After breakfast drive to Bahir Dar via Debre Markos a total of 565 kms and on the way after 103 kms drive, visit the 13th C monastery of Debre Libanos which founded by Tekle Haymanot. Further down, you will enjoy the fabulous Blue Nile Gorge, which spans altitudes of around 2,500 to 1,200 m, is comparable in scale to America’s Grand Canyon. After lunch in Debre Markos, keep driving through the beautiful scenery and Amhara peoples’ villages. In the late afternoon arrive in the Bahir Dar and check-in to the Hotel.

DAY 3 BAHIR DAR – VISITING THE BLUE NILE AND LAKE TANNA

Full day visiting in Bahar Dar, capital of the Amhara region situated on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in the country. Bahir Dar is one of the best well-planned cities in Ethiopia. This morning we take a boat trip on the lake to learn the secrets held by the monasteries and churches on the islands. We will visit Ura Kidane Mihret church on Zeghie peninsula. Under the thatched roof are some distinctive colourful paintings of religious scenes, and an impressive display of illuminated bibles written in Ge’ez, the religious language from which Amharic is derived. In the afternoon we will visit Tississat Falls, Amharic for ‘water that smokes’ located about 32km south of Bahar Dar. Due to a nearby hydro electrical power scheme, the waterfalls can no longer be guaranteed to be in full force.

DAY 4: DRIVE TO GONDAR (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

This morning we drive for the 3-31/2 hour (185km) north to Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. Gondar has now become one of Ethiopia’s largest and most impressive cities, with its walled Royal Enclosure. Gondar’s most famous monuments are its exceptionally well preserved 17th century castles. The largest and best is that of King Fasilidas. It is a stone-built construction with round turrets and wooden balconies. The king also built a remarkable bath a mile or so outside of town known as the ‘Pavilion of Delight’. The Bathhouse of Fasil at which thousands of Ethiopians celebrate Timkat festival every January. This whole complex of buildings is unique in Ethiopia and unlike anything found elsewhere in Africa. This afternoon we’ll also make a visit to the Debre Birhan Selassie church (Light of Trinity) with its sensational angelic ceiling and mural.

DAY 5: SIMIEN MOUNTAINS (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

After breakfast we drive to Debark on the edge of the Simien Mountains. In the late morning we drive up into the mountains for some spectacular views of this unique ecosystem. We take an optional 1.5hr walk, mostly flat or downhill, and hope to see the endemic Gelada baboons, Klipspringers, Lammergeyer vultures, and bushbuck. The scenery is truly breathtaking and there will be time for a walk around the Sankaber region of the National Park. The maximum altitude we reach is 3250m.

DAY 6: DRIVE TO LALIBELA

We have a full day drive through stunning countryside takes us due south, between the mountains to the west and the start landscape of the Danakil Depression to the east to arrive at the remarkable archaeological site of Lalibela.

DAY 7: VISITING LALIBELA (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

This morning we will start visiting the first cluster of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. Lalibela, the ‘New Jerusalem’, thought to have been constructed some 800 years ago by King Lalibela. Although churches carved in rock are found in other parts of the world, those found in Ethiopia are particularly interesting. Generally, they were excavated on all sides of a rectangle, leaving a large block of granite isolated in the center. This rock was then shaped and formed both inside and out and the carvings show extremely skillful workmanship and they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world . Each church has a unique architectural style and all are superbly carved. There are 11 rock-cut churches of which the most impressive is Bet Giorgis. It is carved in the form of a Greek cross and It is exceptionally well preserved.

DAY 8 LALIBELA

Today we will visit the church of Yimrhane Kristos. This exquisite church, a masterpiece of Axumite wood and stone construction is renowned for its interior decoration, it’s beautiful wooden coffer ceiling inlaid with hexagons and medallions with both figurative and geometric motifs. Drive back to Lalibela. In the afternoon, we will visit the remaining rock-hewn churches of Lalibela that include the churches of Bete Gabriel and Rafael, Merkorous, Emanuel and Abba Libanos. Bete Emanuel is the best in this group and exceptionally carved with unique Axumite building features, such as the indentations on the walls, symbols of the multi-story building taken from the stelae of Axum, monkey heads and false windows. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 9 DRIVE TO KOMBOLICHA

After breakfast drive to Kombolicha and on the way we will have a stop to visit the famous Lake Hayik and the ancient church of Hayik Estifanos and keep driving to Kombolicha.

DAY 10 DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA

In the morning you will drive to Addis Ababa through an interesting Landscape and before arriving to Debre Birehan Town we will have a view point to admire the landscape variation of the central Highland with the Great Rift Valley and continue to Debre Birehan town for lunch and proceed to Addis Ababa.

DAY 11 ADDIS ABABA TO ARBA MINCH

After breakfast, drive to the famous lakeside town of Arba Minch. En-route visit the villages of Gurage for their staple food of Kocho made from the false banana. We drive through one of the most colorful and scenic areas of Southern Ethiopia, a land that is inhabited by the Wolayita people, who were once nomads but are now farmers. Before arriving to the town of Arba Minch, a long section of the road offers magnificent views of Lake Abaya, surrounded by mountains. The lake has volcanic origins and is almost pink in color.

DAY 12: VISIT THE CHENCHA VILLAGE AND BOAT TRIP ON LAKE CHAMO

Morning drive 40kms northwest of Arba Minch to Guge Mountains to visit the Dorze and Chencha villages. Once warriors, the Dorze have now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living. They speak an Omotic tongue and the Dorze name is synonymous with the best woven cotton cloth. The “elephant huts” of the Dorze are unique and worth seeing. Also, the Dorze beehive-shaped houses are constructed entirely of organic material and has its own small garden surrounded by beds of spices, cabbage and tobacco. Some of Ethiopia’s best-woven cotton comes from Chencha, which is located 8 km northwest of Dorze Village. Men weave and women spin. Afternoon a boat trip on clear blue waters of Lake Chamo to see the crocodiles, hippos & aquatic bird species. The northern shores of Lake Chamo are famous for its large crocodiles, which can be seen in great numbers lounging in the heat. The lake is about 32km long and provides a lush wetland habitat for many species of flora and fauna.

DAY 13:  DRIVE TO JINKA VIA KONSO AND KAY AFER

Early morning drive to Konso where colorfully costumed dress, impressive terracing of the Land and unusually engraved wooden statues used as grave markers can be seen. Differing from their neighbours, the Konso are pure agriculturists, famed for their use of the stone terraces that they utilise to such good effect in this dry and barren region of basalt hills. Originally from the east and speaking an East Cushitic language, the Konso live in settlements that are surrounded by stone walls. The age of each town is classified by a generation pole and each family lives in compounds that are accessible only through gateways that require the visitor to enter on all fours thereby rendering any potential attackers vulnerable. Keep driving to Key Afer for the colourful Thursday market where we should see and photographed the Ari, Bena, Hamer and Tsemay people. The Bena and Hamer women usually favour red clay braids in their hair, shiny with butter and perfumed with incense. The long beaded skirts of the Tsemay have a stick incorporated in the back to denote a married woman and the men have elaborately plaited hairstyles decorated with feathers and colourful beads. After visiting the market we drive on to Jinka, often called the gateway to the Omo Valley.

DAY 14: VISIT THE MURSI TRIBES IN MAGO NATIONAL PARK

Early morning drive to Mago National Park, from here, visit the Mursi highlands where the most illustrious of Ethiopia’s unique tribes lives. The Mursi are known all over the world, for their decorative lip plates that adorn the lower lips of the Mursi women. The plates stretch the lower lip beyond imagination and the women’s beauty , pride and desirability is determined in direct proportion to the size of the plate. The Mursi men and women may appear gracious but the Mursi warriors are not to be sneezed at. On their arms are deep crescent incisions that represent each enemy they have killed in battle. The men are also famous for their hairstyles. The various cultural aspects of the tribe will be explained and you will be able to take their photographs but not for free. Back to Jinka for your lunch and afternoon go to the Ari Village near by the town of Jinka for experiencing and learning the culture of Ari tribe and explore how they make their traditional homemade alcoholic drinks.

DAY 15: DRIVE TO TURMI AND VISIT THE HAMER TRIBES

This day, we will continue driving through the Omo Valley region to Turmi via Dimeka. The Hamer tribe is one of the largest groups in the Valley. The Hamer cultivate millet, vegetables, tobacco and cotton as well as raising cattle and goats. They are known for the fine pottery they produce as well as their remarkable hairstyling. Most dramatic of all are the clay hair buns with ostrich feathers that the men don when they have killed a fierce animal. The Hamer women are simply stunning. The women wear beaded necklaces and iron coils around their arms and decorate their skin with cowry shells. These decorations indicate the wealth and prestige of a woman’s husband.

DAY 16: TURMI – MURULLE – TURMI

This day morning, we continue through the savannah along tracks that are barely visible, passing through a vast meadowland with shrubs and umbellifers (‘umbrella’ acacia trees) for an excursion to the Murulle area. We arrive at Korcho village with beautiful views over the Omo River to see the Karo ethnic group, experts in body painting, using clay and locally available vegetable pigments to paint fantastic patterns on each other’s faces, chests, arms and legs. These designs have no special symbolic significance, but are created purely for fun and aesthetic effect, each artist vying to out-do their fellow artists. Karo men also sculpt and shave their hair into extravagant shapes, with special ochre “caps” of hair usually containing several ostrich feathers. En route have a picnic lunch. We then drive back to the village of Turmi.

DAY 17: DRIVE BACK TO ARBA MINCH

This day we will drive to Yabello visiting the Erbore people en route. Then we will proceed to the New-York; a bizarre landscape of sand panicles formed by wind and rain (erosion). After lunch stop at Konso, continue Arba Minch for our overnight stops.

DAY 18: DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA AND DEPARTURE

This day, we drive back to Addis and enjoy more of the Rift Valley landscape and the stunning views over the Lakes of Abijata and Shala. We have the possibility of visiting the Ostrich farm at Abijata Shala National Park. We will arrive in Addis Ababa in early afternoon and transfer to the Hotel and have a room as a day-use for wash/change and get ready for the evening flight. You might be interested for the last minute souvenir shopping at the markets. In the evening, we will go out to one of the best cultural restaurant for the Farewell Dinner at traditional restaurant with live traditional dances program. Then, we will transfer to airport for flight home. The 22-Days Colorful Cultures of Ethiopia trip ends here.

7 Days – Simien Mountains Trekking Tour

Accommodation: Standard Hotel, Lodge, and Camping

Tour Starts: Addis Ababa

Tour Ends: Addis Ababa

Highlights

Addis Ababa city sightseeing,
Exploring the city of Gondar and the ancient castles
Explore the wonders of the Semien Mountains National park
Admire the extraordinary landscapes in the park.

Trip Summary

The trip is the real highlight of the Semien mountains and within your 7 days vacation you can visit the Simien Mountain range is one of Africa’s largest and many of its peaks rise above 4000m. The highest point here (and in the whole of Ethiopia) is Mount Ras Dashen (4,620m), the fourth-highest on the continent. The designation of National Park has been assigned to the western side of the range and a single dirt road runs through to Sankaber. These mountains are best enjoyed on foot with mules, which is what we will be doing.

DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR
On arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II and is situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes it the third-highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our site-seeing at the National Museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia includes the 3.5 million-year-old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid ever found. Proceed to visit the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.

DAY 2: FLY TO Gondar (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)
This early morning we fly to Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. Gondar has now become one of Ethiopia’s largest and most impressive cities, with its walled Royal Enclosure. Gondar’s most famous monuments are its exceptionally well-preserved 17th-century castles. The largest and best is that of King Fasilidas. It is a stone-built construction with round turrets and wooden balconies. The king also built a remarkable bath a mile or so outside of town known as the ‘Pavilion of Delight’. The Bathhouse of Fasil at which thousands of Ethiopians celebrate the Timkat festival every January. This whole complex of buildings is unique in Ethiopia and unlike anything found elsewhere in Africa. This afternoon we’ll also make a visit to the Debre Birhan Selassie church (Light of Trinity) with its sensational angelic ceiling and mural.

DAY 3: DRIVE TO SIMIEN MOUNTAINS (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)
This morning we drive from Gondar to Debark, to start our 10-day trek in the Simien Mountains National Park. En route we’ll stop for a picnic lunch on the escarpment, admiring the wonderful views of the highest chain in Africa – hopefully, we will get to see Lammergeyer vultures, Gelada Baboons, and bushbuck. After lunch, we’ll take a short introductory trek to the Sankaber Campsite through the breathtaking beauty of these mountains and via Buyit Ras. Our days in the Simiens will be spent walking between the altitudes of 3500m & 4000m.Overnight in Camp at Sankaber.

DAY 4: TREK TO GEECH
At Sankabar we pack up our gear and meet our muleteers before commencing the trek to Geech. After about a 1 and half-hour walk we see and cross the Jinnbar River and falls( particularly the falls impressive after the rainy season). After crossing the river, we travel along the escarpment before dropping down to get views of the spectacular Geech Abyss. The scenery is wonderful, and heard of the endemic Gelada Baboon can be seen on our way. Overnight Camp at Geech Campsite (3600m).

DAY 5: TREK TO IMETGOGO
A spectacular day – in the morning we walk to Imetgogo (3,926m). Situated at the end of a long ridge, which disappears on either side to the lowlands below, there are outstanding views of the gorge and mountain range. It is possible to see a vast expanse of lowlands and gain some perspective of this incredible mountain range. After a short stay here continues to walk to Seha, the other terrific viewpoint in the National park. We will have our picnic lunch and we continue to the last viewpoint, Quedadit. After some stay, we walk back to the Geech campsite. The most common animal in this area is the gelada baboon, unique to Ethiopia. Klipspringers and grey duikers may also be seen in this area but it is usually only a glimpse as they nimbly spring across the rock face. . If we are lucky we might have the chance to see mammals like the Simien wolf and Walia Ibex – an Ethiopia’s endemic species. We return to the same camp and enjoy an afternoon at rest. Overnight Camp at Geech.

DAY 6: DRIVE BACK TO GONDAR
This morning after our morning breakfast we will drive back to Gondar and in the late afternoon we will check in to our Hotel in Gondar.

DAY 7: FLYBACK TO ADDIS ABABA AND DEPARTURE
On this day we will fly back to Addis. This afternoon is free for last minutes shopping and exploring the city. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurants for traditional dinner and live stage dances from the different ethnic groups. Then transfer to the airport for your departure home or to your next destination.

End OF Tour!

4 Days – Historic Tour to Lalibela

Accommodation: Standard Hotel and Lodge

Tour Starts: Addis Ababa

Tour Ends: Addis Ababa

Highlights

Addis Ababa city sightseeing.
Explore the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela.
TASTE OF HONEY WINE

4 Days – Historic Tour to Lalibela Trip Summary

Whether you came to Ethiopia for a business, conference, or whatever you have a purpose rather than your Holiday time, why not use this great opportunity for visiting one of the top attractions of Ethiopia – The Lalibela Rock churches. The churches carved out of solid rock in the 12th century are described by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and considered the ‘eighth wonder of the world’.

To fill the spiritual void created by the inability to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, King Lalibela, took it upon himself to construct “New Jerusalem” here at home and built a number of Rock Churches. This finally evolved the city of Lalibela as a Holy city and the local Christian followers believed that pilgrims to Lalibela shared the same blessings as pilgrims to Jerusalem. If you are looking for a couple of days visiting the ancient city of Lalibela for the remarkable rock-cut churches this trip will be perfect for you.

4 Days – Historic Tour to Lalibela Itinerary

DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA CITY TOUR

Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II and is situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes it the third-highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. We will start our site-seeing at the National Museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia includes the 3.5 million-year-old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid ever found. Proceed to visit the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.

DAY 2: FLY TO LALIBELA; VISIT ROCK-CUT CHURCHES

We take a short flight to Lalibela and visit the first cluster of Rock-Hewn churches in the afternoon. Lalibela, the ‘New Jerusalem’, is thought to have been constructed some 800 years ago by King Lalibela. Lalibela was his capital city, but today it is a small village. Although churches carved in rock are found in other parts of the world, those found in Ethiopia are particularly interesting. Generally, they were excavated on all sides of a rectangle, leaving a large block of granite isolated in the center. This rock was then shaped and formed both inside and out and the carvings show extremely skillful workmanship they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style and all are superbly carved. There are 11 rock-cut churches of which the most impressive is Bet Giorgis. It is carved in the form of a Greek cross and It is exceptionally well preserved.

DAY 3: EXPLORE LALIBELA

Today we will visit the church of Yimrhane Kristos. This exquisite church, a masterpiece of Axumite wood and stone construction is renowned for its interior decoration, its beautiful wooden coffer ceiling inlaid with hexagons and medallions with both figurative and geometric motifs. Drive back to Lalibela. In the afternoon, we will visit the remaining rock-hewn churches of Lalibela that including the churches of Bete Gabriel and Rafael, Merkorous, Emanuel, and Abba Libanos. Bete Emanuel is the best in this group and is exceptionally carved with unique Axumite building features, such as the indentations on the walls, symbols of the multi-story building taken from the stelae of Axum, monkey heads, and false windows. The rest of the day is spent absorbing the atmosphere of this extraordinary town with its Tukul or roundhouses.

DAY 4: FLY BACK TO ADDIS ABABA

This morning we fly back to Addis. The afternoon is free for last minutes shopping and exploring the city. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurants for traditional dinner and live stage dances from the different ethnic groups. Then transfer to the airport for your departure home or for your next destination.

Tour End!

13-Days Historic Route North Ethiopia-Awash Park-Harar

Accommodation: Standard Hotels and Lodges

Tour Starts: Addis Ababa

Tour Ends: Addis Ababa

Highlights

Visiting the Lake Tanna Monasteries,
Visiting the city of Gondar
Semien mountains exploring,
Discovering the history of Axum,
Visiting the Tigray churches,
Visiting Lalibela- Rock-Hewn Churches
Touching Kombolicha and Awash National park
Touring through the walled city of Harar.

Trip Summary

Take your Historical and Cultural adventurous spirit Holiday to a place where you will have the best combination of what the Northern Historic route and the Eastern part of Ethiopia have to offer. Detail guided touring in each major historic site in the north along with sighting visits of Semien and Awash National Parks are found on this trip to make combine historic sites and Nature lovers, and visitors. In addition, the lovely city of Harar known as a World Heritage site with its unique cultural value in the southeastern part of the country is also part of this trip. Of course, you will not miss also some of the Tigray’s fascinating Rock churches in this package

Itineraries

DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR

On arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II and is situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes it the third-highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our site-seeing at the National Museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia includes the 3.5 million-year-old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid ever found. Proceed to visit the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.

DAY 2: DRIVE TO BAHIR DAR

After breakfast drive to Bahir Dar via Debre Markos a total of 565 km and on the way after a 103 km drive, visit the 13th C monastery of Debre Libanos which was founded by Tekle Haymanot. Further down, you will enjoy the fabulous Blue Nile Gorge, which spans altitudes of around 2,500 to 1,200 m, and is comparable in scale to America’s Grand Canyon. After lunch in Debre Markos, keep driving through the beautiful scenery and Amhara peoples’ villages. In the late afternoon arrive in the Bahir Dar and check in to the Hotel.

DAY 3: BAHIR DAR – VISITING THE BLUE NILE AND LAKE TANNA

Full day visit to Bahar Dar, capital of the Amhara region situated on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in the country. Bahir Dar is one of the best well-planned cities in Ethiopia. This morning we take a boat trip on the lake to learn the secrets held by the monasteries and churches on the islands. We will visit Ura Kidane Mihret church on the Zeghie peninsula. Under the thatched roof are some distinctive colorful paintings of religious scenes, and an impressive display of illuminated bibles written in Ge’ez, the religious language from which Amharic is derived. In the afternoon we will visit Tississat Falls, Amharic for ‘water that smokes’ located about 32km south of Bahar Dar. Due to a nearby hydro electrical power scheme, the waterfalls can no longer be guaranteed to be in full force.

DAY 4: DRIVE TO Gondar (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

This morning we drive for the 3-31/2 hour (185km) north to Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. Gondar has now become one of Ethiopia’s largest and most impressive cities, with its walled Royal Enclosure. Gondar’s most famous monuments are its exceptionally well-preserved 17th-century castles. The largest and best is that of King Fasilidas. It is a stone-built construction with round turrets and wooden balconies. The king also built a remarkable bath a mile or so outside of town known as the ‘Pavilion of Delight’. The Bathhouse of Fasil at which thousands of Ethiopians celebrate the Timkat festival every January. This whole complex of buildings is unique in Ethiopia and unlike anything found elsewhere in Africa. This afternoon we’ll also make a visit to the Debre Birhan Selassie church (Light of Trinity) with its sensational angelic ceiling and mural.

DAY 5: SIMIEN MOUNTAINS (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

After breakfast, we drive to Debark on the edge of the Simien Mountains. In the late morning, we drive up into the mountains for some spectacular views of this unique ecosystem. We take an optional 1.5hr walk, mostly flat or downhill, and hope to see the endemic Gelada baboons, Klipspringers, Lammergeyer vultures, and bushbuck. The scenery is truly breathtaking and there will be time for a walk around the Sankaber region of the National Park. The maximum altitude we reach is 3250m.

DAY 6: DRIVE TO LALIBELA

We have a full day’s drive through the stunning countryside that takes us due south, between the mountains to the west and the stark landscape of the Danakil Depression to the east to arrive at the remarkable archaeological site of Lalibela.

DAY 7: VISITING LALIBELA (UNESCO – WORLD HERITAGE SITE)

After our breakfast, we will start visiting the first cluster of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. Lalibela, the ‘New Jerusalem’, is thought to have been constructed some 800 years ago by King Lalibela. Although churches carved in rock are found in other parts of the world, those found in Ethiopia are particularly interesting. Generally, they were excavated on all sides of a rectangle, leaving a large block of granite isolated in the center. This rock was then shaped and formed both inside and out and the carvings show extremely skillful workmanship they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style and all are superbly carved. There are 11 rock-cut churches of which the most impressive is Bet Giorgis. It is carved in the form of a Greek cross and It is exceptionally well preserved.

DAY 8: EXPLORE LALIBELA

Today we will visit the church of Yimrhane Kristos. This exquisite church, a masterpiece of Axumite wood and stone construction is renowned for its interior decoration, its beautiful wooden coffer ceiling inlaid with hexagons and medallions with both figurative and geometric motifs. Drive back to Lalibela. In the afternoon, we will visit the remaining rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, including Bete Gabriel and Rafael, Merkorous, Emanuel, and Abba Libanos. Bete Emanuel is the best in this group and is exceptionally carved with unique Axumite building features, such as the indentations on the walls, symbols of the multi-story building taken from the stelae of Axum, monkey heads, and false windows.

DAY 9: DRIVE TO KOMBOLICHA

After breakfast drive to Kombolicha and on the way we will have a stop to visit the famous Lake Hayik and the ancient church of Hayik Estifanos and keep driving to Kombolicha.

DAY 10: DRIVE TO AWASH NATIONAL PARK

Today we will drive to the Awash National Park through the small town of Mile. In the afternoon arrive in the park The scenic Awash National Park is located in the dry acacia savanna of the Rift Valley. The skyline of the park is dominated by the jagged edges of Mount Fantelle, a dormant volcano whose crater towers above the surrounding bush. This afternoon we will have an opportunity to visit its splendid waterfall spilling into a 150m gorge. We may also have the opportunity to spot some of the park’s wildlife. The most visible large mammals are the Beisa Oryx, Soemmering’s gazelle, and the Slat’s dik-dik.

DAY 11: DRIVE TO HARAR

Today we drive to Harar on the way we will visit the town of Aweday famous as the site of the country’s largest chat market and farming place (a stimulating plant). Harar is a walled city. The city walls are pierced by 5 gates topped by 25 towers. The 16th-century mosque with its slender minaret and the narrow streets lined with small shops all give the impression of having wandered into a city from the Arabian nights. In the evening, we will go to one of the gates of the Harar wall to see the Hyena Man feeding his hyena friends.

DAY 12: EXPLORING HARAR ON FOOT AND DRIVING TO DIRE DAWA

Harar is the cradle of Islam in Ethiopia and by the Middle Ages, Harar had become known as the fourth most sacred city in the Islamic world. The City Wall, the Gates, and the narrow streets lined with traditional Harari Gegar houses, the colorful Muslim and Christian markets (known for basketry). After lunch visits the Harari museum, Rimbaud House, a fine traditional house dating from the period when the French poet Rimbaud lived in Harer. Finally, visit the traditional Hararie house within the famous walled city. in the late afternoon drive back to Dire Dawa for an overnight stay.

DAY 13: DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA

In the morning after our breakfast explore the ancient town of Dire Dawa and then start driving back to Addis Ababa. We may have a last-minute shopping in Addis Ababa. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurants for traditional dinner and live stage dances from the different ethnic groups. Then transfer to the airport for your departure home or for your next destination. 17-Days Historic Route North Ethiopia-Awash Park-Harar Tour End!

12 Days Afar Danakil Depression

Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place
as complimentary service to our prospective customers.
Know before you go
Duration: 2 days
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Itineraries

Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa
You’ll get picked up

National Museum of Ethiopia
Stop: 60 minutes – Admission included

Holy Trinity Cathedral
Stop: 4 hours – Admission included

Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Addis Ababa – Awash
Awash National Park
Stop: 4 hours
Awash National Park
Drive from Addis Ababa to Awash Town, which is located in the central part of the rift valley system 250 km from Addis Ababa, the best place to familiarize with the weather and meet the Kereyu people a step into a quieter, calmer, and more natural world enjoy swimming the natural hot spring and game drive in the Awash national park.

Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 3:
Awash – Semera
Semera
Stop: 60 minutes
Semera
Drive to Semera, the capital city of the Afar regional state, Here we will finish some paper works- permits for the visit then we continue to a small town called Logia for An overnight stay.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 4
Semera – Afdera
Afdera
Stop: 2 hours
We drive to Afdera via Serdo. P.M visit the manual salt mining on Lake Afedera and facilitate the permit paper from the regional tourist office. Here some more people will accompany us (local guide and scout).
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 5
Afdera – Erta Alle
Erta Ale
Stop: 16 hours – Admission included
Drive from Afdera to Dodom. At Dodum we will start walking to Erta Alle Volcanic hills (613 meters above sea level) which is 15kms one way. We arrive at Erta Alle around midnight and walk to see the volcanic eruption. We will camp nearby the eruption considering the direction of the wind because of the volcanic acid which is not good for health, anytime anyone can see or take a picture. To get the Best pictures of the volcano will be a night shooting.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Camping

Day 6
Erta Alle – Hamed Ela
Erta Ale
We walk back 15 km from Erta Alle back to Dodum and meet the vehicles and drive to Hamed Ela.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Camping at Hamed Ela

Day 7
Hamed Ela – Berhale
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Camping at Berhale

Day 8
Berhale – Lalibela
Lalibela
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Stop: 5 hours – Admission included
In the morning fly to Lalibela, after check-in to Hotel starts your day tour of the remarkable rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, regarded as the eighth wonder of the world by many scholars and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 9
Lalibela – Gondar
Fasil Ghebbi
Stop: 4 hours – Admission included
Fly to Gondar and explore the town of Gondar which includes the buildings that make up the Royal Enclosure and the baths of Fassilides, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian Kings beginning in the early 17th century and Debre Berhan Selassie Church, perhaps the country’s most famous Church famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 10
Gondar – Bahir Dar
Blue Nile Falls
Stop: 4 hours – Admission included
Drive to Bahir dar175km which takes about 4 hours with photo stops. Afternoon Drive to the Tis Isat Village and visit the Blue Nile Falls. This misty deluge produces rainbows that shimmer across the gorge as well as a small perennial rainforest of lush green vegetation, to the delight of the many monkeys and multi-colored birds that inhabit the region.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 11
Bahir Dar
Lake Tana
Stop: 5 hours – Admission included
Take a boat tour on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and visit ancient island monasteries over the islands such as Ura Kidanemihret and Azoa Mariam.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Hotel

Day 12
Bahir Dar – Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Stop: 4 hours
Fly back to Addis Upon arrival we will have more sightseeings in Addis Ababa that including Ethnographic Museum and St. George Cathedral. In the evening we dine a fair well dinner In a traditional restaurant with folklore music and dances then transfer to the airport.
Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Departure

Return Details

  • Returns to the original departure point
  • Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

Danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers, and fissures in the ground. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including “must visit” historic sites of Lalibela, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

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Duration: 5 days
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Itineraries

Day 1

Addis – Lalibela
You’ll start at Addis Ababa, or you can also get picked up

Day 2

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Stop: 5 hours – Admission included

In the morning, fly north to Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel. After lunch, visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. These Churches were carved during the time of King Lalibela (1181 – 1221) and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In the city of Lalibela, you will see about Eleven Rock Churches organized into groups of three. Biete Medhanealem Biete Maryam Biete Golgotha Mikael Biete Maskal (House of the Cross) Biete Denagel (House of Virgins) Biete Giyorgis Biete Amanuel Biete Qeddus Merkoreos Biete Abba Libanos (House of Abba Libanos) Biete Gabriel-Ruphael Biete Lehem (Bethlehem Hebrew: בֵּית לֶחֶם, House of Holy Bread).

No meals are included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Lalibela LodgeRock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Day 3

Lalibela to Dabakil (The drive will take from 7 to 8 hours).

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel, Lalibela.

Day 4

Start Danakil tour
Erta Ale
Stop: 7 hours – Admission included

We start our day by driving to Erta Ale (which means smoky mountain in the Afar language). Erta Ale ranks as one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1km square caldera at its summit. Erta Ale contains the world’s only permanent lava lake. It is 613 meters, with a lava lake, one of only five in the world, at the summit. It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake, present since the early years of the twentieth century. We start early 9:00 AM, driving to Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). This may be one of the roughest roads in the world. The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs passing through changing the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand, and occasional palm-lined oasis. After passing several small hamlets scattered here and there in this deserted land, you will arrive at Dodom’s camping site, located about 17km from Erta Ale. Dinner will be served around 17:00 o’clock. After a short break, trek up to Ertale at 20:00 hours. Camels will be transporting all the camping materials and some food (sleeping materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano, where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. You will spend the night on top of the mountain, at the rim of the Volcano.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Camping

Day 5

Hamed Ela
Afdera
Stop: 7 hours – Admission included

Early Morning sun rise at the northern one corresponds to the main pit crater and walking 5 minutes for the southern and central pits could either corresponds to an ancient pit, or to a simple collapse structure. The main pit-crater, 200 m deep and 350 m across, is sub-circular and three-storied. The smaller southern pit is 65 m wide and about 100 m deep. Descend from Erta Ale around 9 am Dodom – Leave back to Dodom after an early breakfast, if possible at 07:00 o’clock. You will reach the latest at 10:30 o’clock at the camp, where you will be relaxing. As soon as possible, drive to reach the mythical Lake Giulietti (or Lake Afrera)(optional may not be available during summertime), a saltwater lake located more than100 meters below sea level, in one of the deepest depressions on the planet. Because of the picturesque landscape, it is interesting to visit the salt flats where the Afar people obtain the salt by evaporating the water of the lake, continuing to Erbiti, and proceeding to Abaala/ Hamed Ela.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Overnight Camping

Danakil to Lalibela
Erta Ale
Stop: 7 hours – Admission included

Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
We pick up from anywhere in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
We pick up from anywhere in Addis Ababa
Airports:
Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Return Details
Returns to the original departure point
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Day Trip to the UNESCO Heritage Site Tiya and Adadi Mariam

Leave Addis Ababa’s crazy traffic to your personal chauffeur and learn about Ethiopian culture from your private guide on this door-to-door city tour. A typical itinerary includes two museums—the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Ethnological Museum—two markets, including the enormous Addis Mercato, and cultural sights including Entoto Hill, St. George’s Cathedral, and Tiglachin Memorial. But feel free to adjust to suit your interests.

Know before you go
Duration: 6-8 hours
Mobile tickets accept

Itinerary

You’ll start at Addis Ababa
Or, you can also get picked up
See Important Information for details

Tiya World Heritage Site
Stop: 3 hours – Admission included
The Tiya stones are part of an archeological site located in central Ethiopia, in an area known as the Gurage Zone. The 46 large decorated Tiya megaliths have been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Although the construction of such megaliths is an ancient tradition in Ethiopia. The Tiya stones are fairly “recent” dating to sometime between the 10th and 15th centuries.
You’ll return to the starting point

Departure details

Traveler pickup is offered.
We can also pick up our customers from the Airport, Apartments, Residential areas, etc…

Airports: Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration: 6–8 hours
Return Details
Returns to the original departure point

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa

Leave Addis Ababa’s crazy traffic to your personal chauffeur and learn about Ethiopian culture from your private guide on this door-to-door city tour. A typical itinerary includes two museums—the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Ethnological Museum—two markets, including the enormous Addis Mercato, and cultural sights including Entoto Hill, St. George’s Cathedral, and Tiglachin Memorial. But feel free to adjust to suit your interests.

Know before you go
Duration: 6-8 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Itinerary

Stop At: National Museum of Ethiopia, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

You will start your city tour of Addis Ababa with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa University Main campus, Siddist Kilo, አዲስ አበባ, Ethiopia

We continue our tour of Addis Ababa with a visit to the Ethnographic Museum which is found inside the compound of Addis Ababa University. This museum is very different from the National Museum but equally absorbing, this museum exhibit, a varied array of artifacts and daily objects related to most ethnic groups living in Ethiopia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Jehovah’s Witnesses (Shiromeda/Entoto), 3Q75+7CF, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Coming back from the Mountain will welcome you with a busy Local Market for handmade Traditional Clothes, Stooping at the market is optional.

Stop At: Addis Mercato, Kenya St, Addis Ababa null Ethiopia

After lunch, the city tour of Addis Ababa continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. George’s Cathedral, Piazza, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Our visit continues with St. George Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in Addis Ababa and where Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Zewditu is Crowned

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tiglachin Memorial, Churchill Avenue, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Our Last visit will be Tiglachin Monument a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built under Mengistu Haile Mariam on Churchill Ave. Then drive back to the hotel.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa

Leave Addis Ababa’s crazy traffic to your personal chauffeur and learn about Ethiopian culture from your private guide on this door-to-door city tour. A typical itinerary includes two museums—the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Ethnological Museum—two markets, including the enormous Addis Mercato, and cultural sights including Entoto Hill, St. George’s Cathedral, and Tiglachin Memorial. But feel free to adjust to suit your interests.

Know before you go
Duration: 6-8 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Itinerary

Stop At: National Museum of Ethiopia, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

You will start your city tour of Addis Ababa with the National Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa University Main campus, Siddist Kilo, አዲስ አበባ, Ethiopia

We continue our tour of Addis Ababa with a visit to the Ethnographic Museum which is found inside the compound of the Addis Ababa University. This museum is very different from the National Museum but equally absorbing, this museum exhibit, a varied array of artifacts and daily objects related to most ethnic groups living in Ethiopia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

We will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area.
 From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Jehovah’s Witnesses (Shiromeda/Entoto), 3Q75+7CF, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Coming back from the Mountain will welcome you with a busy Local Market for handmade Traditional Clothes, Stooping at the market is optional.

Stop At: Addis Mercato, Kenya St, Addis Ababa null Ethiopia

After lunch, the city tour of Addis Ababa continues with the visit to Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa, where almost every possible commodity is on sale.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. George’s Cathedral, Piazza, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Our visit continues with St. George Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in Addis Ababa and where Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Zewditu is Crowned

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tiglachin Memorial, Churchill Avenue, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Our Last visit will be Tiglachin Monument a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built under Mengistu Haile Mariam on Churchill Ave. Then drive back to the hotel.

Duration: 30 minutes