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Experience the ancient culture and beauty of Ethiopia; a land defined by remote and wild places comprised of contrasts and extremes. Uncover the mystery and intrigue as it lies nestled in this, 'The Cradle of Man', amidst fairytale castle cities and untouched grasslands. Marvel at the spectacular Rift Valley with its incredible volcanic lakes, rich variety of birdlife, great escarpments and stunning vistas visible even from space.
This tour offers you an all-encompassing 14 day journey through a tapestry of natural, cultural and archaeological wonders. Follow the Blue Nile and the Blue Nile Falls to their source and stare in awe at the Simien Mountains. Then, revel in the ancient ambience of the castle cities of Gondar and Lalibela as you wander through the ruins of their perfectly preserved rock-hewn churches on an amazing journey through culture and time.
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Overland Tours, Safaris |
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Africa Tours |
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Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Axum |
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| Duration: |
14 days |
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| Departing From: |
Addis Ababa |
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| Departing Time: |
14h00 on Day 1 |
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| Min Persons Required: |
4 |
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Best of Ethiopia 14 days - Ethiopia Explorer Itinerary
DAY 1 - Addis Ababa
Arrive and check into your hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of your tour. All meals to the clients own expense.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Holiday Hotel (or similar)
Haile G/Selassie Rd, Addis Ababa
Meals: All meals to your own
DAY 2 - Addis Ababa
Today we have a guided tour around the city, visiting various sites including St George's Cathedral, the site of Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation, as well as the Merkato, East Africa's largest market. Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3 - Bahir Dar
We fly today to Bahir Dar, a pleasant town situated on the shores of the impressive Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile. This afternoon we head out to the Blue Nile Falls, the second largest in Africa. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 4 - Lake Tana
A full day visiting some of the many island monasteries that lie on Lake Tana. We travel by boat to visit some of the more remote monasteries and churches, most of which date back to the thirteenth century and have interesting frescoes. Return to Bahir Dar for the night. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 5 - Gondar
This morning we drive along country roads to the town of Gondar, old capital of Ethiopia. The town is home to the Royal Enclosure, a collection of well preserved castles built in the seventeenth century, and we spend some time exploring and learning about them. Afterwards we head to Debre Berhan Selassie, thought by many to be the most beautiful church in Ethiopia. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 6 - Simien Mountains
Heading north, we travel to the small village of Debark, on the edge of the Simien Mountains National Park. This area is characterised by enormous chasms and gorges, and offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa. We make a short trek to Sankaber, where we camp for the night. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 7 - Simien Mountains - Gondar
This morning we trek for a short while in the hope of seeing some of the fascinating wildlife that lives in these mountains. You're almost guaranteed to see Gelada baboons, a striking species that is found nowhere else on earth, and if we're lucky we may see Walia Ibex or the Simien Fox. Afterwards we return to Gondar for the night. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 8 - Lalibela
We take a short flight to the isolated town of Lalibela, which is home to a spectacular collection of ancient churches hewn out of the surrounding rock, so astounding that local legend has it that they are the creations of angels. We visit the many churches within the town today. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 9 - Lalibela
Heading out into the rugged surrounding countryside, we travel along dirt tracks visiting some of the churches that lie nearby, all made from the rock and dating back to around the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 10 - Axum
Today we fly to Axum, the centre of a once great empire that was under the control of the legendary Queen of Sheba. Axum is home to many fascinating tombs and churches and has an unusual collection of stelae dating back to the third and fourth centuries. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 11 - Axum
Today we have a full day sightseeing in Axum, including a visit to the Church of St Mary of Zion, which is believed to contain the Ark of the Covenant. Breakfast and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
DAY 12 - Addis Ababa
We fly back to Addis Ababa where the rest of the day is at leisure. Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13 - Addis Ababa
Today we make an excursion to Mount Entoto where you can see the old palace of Menelik II, the St Mary's Church, and a panoramic view of Addis. The rest of the day is at leisure. Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14 - Addis Ababa
Tour ends after breakfast. Breakfast.
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Notes
Local Supplement R2592
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Includes:
Fully equipped vehicle, private bus, 4x4 vehicle, domestic flights, services of tour leader, all accommodation, all boat transfers, entrance fees. Please note that due to limited facilities, chalet and lodge accommodation may be on a sharing basis. B: Breakfast. L: Lunch. D: Dinner (All other meals not shown will be to the clients account).
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Excludes:
International Airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, restaurant meals and drinks, and all other items of a personal nature.
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