9 days exploring the vibrant nature and historical heritage of Ethiopia
9Days
$2,900～/Per person (when two people share a room)
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Price
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Land transfer
- Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
- Tours and activities listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Water during your stay
- English guide
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Price
What's not included
- Domestic and international flights (taxes)
- visa
- Beverages, room service tips, porters, personal expenses, luggage insurance
- Telephone charges, laundry, items not listed in the itinerary
- Tips
Recommended travel points
Safaris aren't the only attraction in Africa!
As the first independent country on the African continent, Ethiopia has a wealth of heritage to be proud of in all aspects of nature, culture, and history.
This is a plan to explore Ethiopia and experience a rich heritage and gain diverse experiences and values, such as Simien National Park, which is so high that it is called the "ceiling of Africa", the archaeological ruins of the Kingdom of Aksum, which flourished through trade before its origins, the unique architecture of the former capital Gondar, and the Church of Imrehane Christoph built by digging into a monolith.
"Points of the plan"
(1) World Natural Heritage and World Cultural Heritage
Along with Morocco, Ethiopia is the country with the most abundance of World Heritage sites in Africa.
In this plan, you will visit the Ethiopian World Natural Heritage Site "Simien National Park" and the World Cultural Heritage "Axum", "Gondar" and "Lalibela Churches".
You can experience the rich nature and deep culture of Ethiopia, and have a valuable experience that approaches the origin of humanity.
(2) Gelada baboons living in the mountains
Simien National Park is nicknamed the "Ceiling of Africa" because of its high mountains, including Mount Rasdashan, the highest peak in Ethiopia.
The unique environment created by uplift and erosion over hundreds of years has created a unique ecosystem, and is home to valuable endemic species such as Walia ibex and gelada baboons.
We will go to observe the gelada baboon, which is considered to be the last surviving among the endangered herbivorous primates.
(3) Unique Buildings
Unique buildings, such as the world's tallest monolithic stone pillar and a church carved into a huge rock in the shape of a cross, are interesting to compare and never get tired of even if they are the same cultural heritage.
Example of tip per local staff member
Guide: USD20 per day
Driver: USD10/per day
Porter: USD1 per time
Detailed itinerary
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Day 1
Addis Ababa
Arrival at the international airport in the capital Addis Ababa.
The local staff will greet you and take you to the hotel.
After that, we went to the National Museum, which is extremely valuable in all of Africa, and then went on a tour of Addis Ababa city such as the Ethnographic Museum and the Cathedral.
Breakfast: × Lunch: × Dinner: 〇
Accommodation: Addis Ababa
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Day 2
Addis Abb-Bahal Dar
Breakfast or boxed breakfast at the hotel.
Again, go to Addis Ababa Airport.
Travel by flight to Bahir Dar.
Upon arrival, proceed to the hotel.
After check-in, move on to Blue Nile Falls.
The water of the waterfall, which is the source of 85% of the Nile, flows all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
After that, a tour of Bahir Dar city.
You'll visit the village of Waito, known for making papyrus boats called tankwa, the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, and the local market.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Bahir Dar
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Day 3
Lake Tana Boat Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day boat tour of Lake Tana.
You'll visit the Monastery of Quebran Gabriel around the lake and the Monastery of Ulla Kidanema Hallet, which features a number of vivid frescoes.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Bahir Dar
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Day 4
Bahir Dar Lugondar
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Gondar. (about 3 hours)
Arrive at the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant.
Afterwards, visit the World Heritage city of Gondar
A city that was considered the capital of the Kingdom of Abyssinia during the time of Emperor Fasiladas.
It is the site of ruins where magnificent architecture built around the 17th century remains.
You'll visit the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, home to Ethiopia's most famous celestial painting of the angel, and Fazil Gebi.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Overnight in Gondar
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Day 5
Simien Mountains National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, go to Simien National Park.
It is a World Natural Heritage National Park with precious wildlife such as Walia ibex and gelada baboons in a beautiful mountainous area.
After the walk, we headed to Gondar.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Overnight in Gondar
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Day 6
Gondar-Axum
After breakfast at the hotel, go to the airport.
You will be transferred to Axum by flight.
After your hotel in Axum, go on a city tour.
You'll visit the ruins of the Temple of the Queen of Sheba, Obelisco, St. Mary's Church, and more.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Axum
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Day 7
Axmoor Rivera
After breakfast at the hotel, to the Hosanna Festival.
After that, head to the airport and take a flight to Lalibela.
Arrive at the hotel and have lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, which is also a World Heritage Site.
Built around the 12th century by excavating tuff, the rock-hewn churches are extremely important in the history of stone architecture around the world.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Lalibela
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Day 8
Lalibela
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the Imrehane Christoph Church, which is said to have been built in the 11th century.
Lunch will be at the hotel.
In the afternoon, after visiting the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela again, free time.
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Lalibela
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Day 9
Departure
After breakfast, depart for the airport.
The flight will take you back to Addis Ababa and drop you off at your hotel.
You can take a break for day use.
We will take you to Addis Ababa Airport in time for your flight.
thank you for your hard work!
Breakfast: ○ Lunch: ○ Dinner: ○
Accommodation: Overnight on board
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