10-Day North Ethiopia Multi Activity Tour in Africa

Itinerary

10-Day North Ethiopia Multi Activity Tour in Africa: Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Addis Ababa

For morning arrivals, an optional visit to the Ethnographic Museum, is a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. If time allows, visit the Mercato, one of Africa’s largest outdoor markets, and Trinity Cathedral, the resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. Overnight Hotel – Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Bahir Dar

morning from Addis Ababa fly- to Bahar Dar on Ethiopian Airlines. Will pick you up at Bahir Dar airport, then at the Hotel… Take a boat tour to visit the 14th-century old monasteries on lake Tana Island And the source of the Blue Nile, Hippopotamus, etc. In the afternoon after having lunch drive to the famous Blue Nile waterfalls. Overnight Hotel – Bahar Dar

Day 3: Drive Bahar Dar – Gondar

Drive 180km through the countryside mountain view landscapes to Gondar. After arrival starts our Tour in the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian Kings beginning in the early 17th century. Having survived several wars, including air raids during World War 2, the castles are a testament to the resilience of this once mighty African Empire. Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels. Overnight Hotel – Gondar.

Day 4: Gondar – Semin Mountain – Sankaber

Drive from Gondar to Sankaber, stopping in Debark to handle National Park fees, etc. You will start your trek around Buyit Ras for a 3-4 hour hike to Sankober, which passes close to the escarpment edge. Nearing Sankober, you will have beautiful views on both sides of the escarpment ridge and where you will likely see the endemic Gelada baboons. In Sankaber, you will be met with your supplies. Overnight camping.

Day 5: Sankaber – Geech

From Sankaber, depart into a valley, through which the Wazla (or Koba) River runs. (This river is often dry). Coming out of the valley you will have views of the Jinbar River waterfalls falling into the Geech Abyss. Continuing along, you will cross the Jinbar River and ascend into the village of Geech. Total trekking time: 4-5 hours. Overnight Camping

Day 6: Geech – Chenek

After an early breakfast, depart from Geech to the peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m. Here you’ll have spectacular views over the lowlands – one of the highlights of the trip. As you continue to Chenek, you will pass Korbete Metia, a solid rock wall that opens up exposing beautiful views over the lowlands and the escarpment. This is also a good place for spotting lammergeyers. Overnight camping in Chenek. Total trekking time: 7 – 9 hours

Day 7: Chenek – Buyit

From Chenek, continue east up a valley to Mt. Bwahit, overlooking the camp from where you just came. After crossing the Bwahit Pass, you come to a viewpoint offering wonderful views of the Mesheha River Valley as well as your first glimpse of Ras Dashen. Afternoon drive back to the lodge and Overnight Lodge Total trekking time: 3-4 hours

Day 8: Semien Mountain – Lalibela

Early morning start the full day drive to Lalibela through the scenic road passing through the Gondar & Wollo platue, and Mountains. Optional stop at the viewpoints on the road to Lalibela. Getting near Lalibela there is a beautiful church known as Second Lalibela, all churches constructed by a single Monk on the mountainside. The construction of these Churches was done by a single monk using a chisel and Hammer proving the Legend and the Myth that King Lalibela constructed all the 11 Monolotic and Semi-Monolotic churches by himself and with help from the Angels. (This is an Optional stop) Clients wish to continue their Journey to Lalibela. you may escape this place.

Day 9: Lalibela

Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, 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. Overnight Hotel – Lalibela

Day 10: Lalibela

For the morning you have two choices: Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th-century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; – OR – Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. The tour will end on this day, and you will have a free afternoon for yourself, and you can decide where to go from here, If you would like to continue the tour to other destinations that we have, please feel free to contact us. the Tour ends here in Lalibela, once again Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more tour inquiries.

End of the Tour