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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive in Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa meet and greet, get assisted for transfer. Hotel Less than 10 km to Htl Hotels are centrally located, not long drive Very simple day
Day 2
City tour of Addis Ababa
Briefing about the tour. Hotel Sites for visit are centrally located Variable but short drives Very simple day
Day 3
Drive to Debre Markos
: The 13th c monastery of Debre Libanos
: The Blue Nile Gorge which is compared to Grand Canyon in America
: Meet the Oromo people, house and village visit
: Optional birding en route. Hotel 300km to Markos on asphalt road 6 hours Moderate drive & activities, sandal shoes is OK
Day 4
Drive to Bahirdar
: Zengena crater lake
: Walking in the forest around the lake, optional.
: visit the Blue Nile Falls. Hotel 265km to Bahirdar plus 35 to BN falls 5 + 1 hours Moderate 30 minuets walk to the falls, walking shoes preferable
Day 5
AM boat trip on Lake Tana
: 13th c Monasteries on the islands of Lake Tana
: PM drive to Gonder. Hotel 180km to Gonder 3 hours Moderate 30 minuets walk one way to the church, walking shoes preferable
Day 6
16th-century Royal enclosure
The 16th-century Royal enclosure famous for its many castles
: Debre Birhan Selassie church. Hotel sites for visit are centrally located variable but short drives Simple day
Day 7
Drive to the Semien Mountains National Park
: Spectacular mountain scenery
: Spotting endemic mammals
: Hiking on the escarpment. Semien Lodge 122km to the Lodge +- 4 hours Moderate to tough optional hiking. 30 minuets – 2 hrs. walking shoes required
Day 8
Drive to Axum
Drive to Axum alongside the Semien Mountains range with spectacular scenery. Hotel 282km to Axum +- 7 hrs Moderate drive on gravel road with some stops & leg stretch walk
Day 9
The archeological sites
St’ Mary of Tsion (Zion) Church the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Hotel Sites for visit are centrally located Variable but short drives Simple, sandal shoes & shorts that reach nee are OK
Day 10
Drive to Gere`alta
: Yeha temple (5th c) the oldest in Ethiopia
: Nejash one of the oldest mosque and Muslim settlement
: Meet the Tigray people, house and village visit. Hotel 195km to Geraltha +- 6 hrs Moderate, sandal shoes is good for the day
Day 11
Drive to Mekele
Some of the famous rock churches of Tigray. Hotel 90km to Mekele +- 3 hrs Simple, sandal shoes & extra sox are better
Day 12
Drive to Lalibela
: Beautiful mountain scenery
: Meet the Amhara people, house and village visit. Hotel 360km to Lalibela +- 8 hrs tough drive on gravel road & some leg stretch walk
Day 13
Rock churches of Lalibela
The 11 amazing rock churches of Lalibela rated as the eighth wonder of the world by many authors. Hotel Sites for visit are centrally located short drives within the town Moderate walk, few big steps in the church. Sandal shoes with extra sox is better.
Day 14
Lalibela and local villages
Excursion to visit one of the famous rock churches in the surroundings of Lalibela and local villages.Hotel 10-50km based on choice Variable but short drives Moderate to tough based on interest
Day 15
Drive to Dessie
: Beautiful scenery and mountain ranges all along the way
: Boat trip on Lake Hayek for the 13th c monastery on the island. Hotel 300km to Dessie 6 hrs 20 minutes tough walking to the cave church. The drive is mostly on asphalt road. Sandal shoes preferable
Day 16
Drive back to Addis Ababa
Before Debere Sina we stop for a top view of the Great Rift Valley Depression. Hotel 400km to Addis +_ 7hrs Moderate long drive with some stops & leg stretch walk
Day 17
Drive to Arbaminch via Hosaena
: Tiya stelae field UNESCO world heritage site
: Adadi Mariam, the only southerly rock hewn church
: Gurage and Oromo people and their villages. Hotel 432km the longest in the route 8:00 am to 6:00pm with the activities Busy day with long drive and activities, Sandal shoes is good for the drive and sightseeing
Day 18
Full day in Arbaminch
: Nech Sar National Park game drive
: Boat trip on Lake Chamo, birding and spotting hippos and crocs. Hotel 70 –80 km round trip to the park. 12 km to the lake in the afternoon 8:00am to 12:30pm for the park. 30 minuets to Lake Chamo Tough driving to the Park with moderate walking. walking shoes is preferable
Day 19
Drive to Jinka
: Tsemay, Bana and Ari people and their villages
: Markets if this day coincides with market days. Hotel 245km 6hours Tough driving with simple walk, Sandal shoes is good for the drive and sightseeing
Day 20
Excursion to Mago National Park
: Mursi Tribe, their women are famous for Lip plates and men for ritual fighting with stick
: Drive back to Jinka and continue to Turmi
: On the way Ari and Bana People
: Dimeka market (Saturday and Tuesday). Camping 300km Full day with activities Tough drive and busy day with activities. Walking shoes is better. The car parks at the site that needs only very short walking
Day 21
Full day in Turmi
: Excursion to Omorate for the Dasenech tribe
: Turmi market (Thursday)
: Boating on the Omo River
: Hamer tribe and their villages
: Tribal dance or Bull Jumping rite, occasional and optional. Camping 70km to Omorate 38 km to Dimeka market 2 hours to Omorate and 1 hour to the market Moderate walking within the market and to the villages. Walking shoes required
Day 22
Drive back to Arbaminch
Visiting on the way Erbore and Konso tribes. Hotel 285km 6 - 7 hours Moderate, walking shoes is better
Day 23
Drive to Awassa
: Detour for Dorze people
: Back to the road and head to Awassa. Hotel 275km 6 hours Moderate drive with simple activities
Day 24
Fish Market at Awassa and birding
: Drive back to Addis Ababa
: Retire the remaining day or optional activities and
: Moreover in the evening Ethiopian traditional night. Hotel 275km 5 hours Moderate drive with simple activities
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