Best of Ethiopia

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duration 15 days
tour type Private
minimum participants 2
age requirement 6-65 yrs
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-27866
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Starts Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ends Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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HIGHLIGHTS

See the Blue Nile Falls and monasteries around Lake Tana
Enjoy a trip to Gondar, known for the walled Fasil Ghebbi fortress
Explore the Semien Mountains, part of the Ethiopian Highlands
Meet members of Doze, Konso, Ari, Mursi & other tribes

Experience the nature and discover the culture and history of Ethiopia during this 15-day, private trip. See major attractions of northern Ethiopia as well as the untouched indigenous cultural heritages in the south of the country.

Starting from Addis Ababa, this guided tour will take you to the Blue Nile and Gondar, known for the walled Fasil Ghebbi fortress, followed by an excursion in the Semien Mountains, located in the Ethiopian Highlands. Back from the highlands, you will head for Lalibela next. This area is known for its monolithic churches cut out in rocks during 12th and the 13th centuries.

Next, we will take you to the people whom have inhabited this land since time immemorial. Meet members of the Doze, Konso, Ari, Mursi and other tribes and learn more about their culture and lifestyle.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Addis Ababa arrival and city tour
Day 2: Fly to Bahir Dar, visit the Blue Nile & Lake Tana
Day 3: Drive to Gondar
Day 4: Excursion in the Simien Mountains
Day 5: Fly to Axum
Day 6: Lalibela (Unesco World Heritage site)
Day 7: Fly back to Addis Ababa & drive to Lake Langano
Day 8: Langano to Arba Minch
Day 9: Drive to Jinka via Konso
Day 10: Mursi tribes in Mago National Park
Day 11: Drive to Turmi & visit the Hamer
Day 12: Turmi – Murulle – Turmi
Day 13: Drive to Arba Minch
Day 14: Chencha village visit & boat trip on Lake Chamo
Day 15: Drive back to Addis Ababa & departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airport pickup and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour
Accommodation based on double/ twin room sharing
Meals as per the itinerary with one soft drink per meal per person
Two bottled water per person per day during days involving road travel
Entrance fees to the highlights as per the itinerary (where applicable)
Fees for local guides
A professional English-speaking tour guide for travelers in groups
Land transport provided by an air-conditioned mini bus
All necessary government taxes.
Porter charges at the airport and hotels
Coffee ceremony

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Domestic flight charges
Lunches
Travel Insurance
Photography / videography fees
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for the guides, drivers and other staff involved in the trip
Expenses that are personal in nature like phone calls and laundry
Early check-in and late check-out
Anything mentioned optional on the itinerary
Single supplement for solo travelers

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5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Anonymous
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On Nov 25 2022

5 - Excellent

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