Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Addis Ababa, transfer to accommodation. In the afternoon take a tour of the city. We can suggest an evening program. Overnight in Emad Gust House.
Day 2: Fly from Addis to Lalibela. After Lunch visit the 1st group of 12th century rock-hewn Churches. Overnight in Roha Hotel.
Day 3: Morning visit the 2nd group of the 12th century rock-hewn churches on. After lunch transfer to the airport to fly to Bahir Dar. Visit the source of Blue Nile Falls and go to Bezawit Hill for view of city. Overnight in Tana Hotel/Papirus Hotel/Dib Anbesa Hotel.
Day 4: Early in the morning Boat ride on Lake Tana to see the Ura-Kidanemihret and other churches. Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls and tour the area. Overnight in Tana Hotel/Papirus Hotel/Dib Anbesa Hotel.
Day 5: Early morning drive to Gonder to view castles and other attractions in the area Gonder. Overnight in Goha Hotel/Ethiopia Hotel.
Day 6: Early morning depart Gonder and drive to Axum, on the way visiting Lima-Limu and part of the Simien Mountain Park onwards to visit remains of Queen of Sheba’s palace. Overnight in Yeha Hotel.
Day 7: Early morning visit of Axum city and Archeological Museum, Caleb’s tomb and St. Mary Church. Fly back to Addis. Rest in hotel. Afternoon city tour of Addis Ababa. Visit Trinity Cathedral, National Museum, drive to Mount Entoto for Panoramic View of Addis Ababa and drive to Mercarto open-air market. Emad Gust House.
Day 8: Departure from Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National Park; 425 km from Addis Ababa. See dramatic Alpine style flora. Experience sharp contrasts of scenery from juniper forests to moors and alpine meadows. Expect high altitudes, cold nights. Bring warm clothes and a waterproof overcoat. Sun protection is highly advised. We stay overnight at the Dinsho Lodge. Sauna is available and perhaps it is better than the bathrooms.
Day 9: Full day Bale. We can walk through the park or take the land cruiser according to your wishes. The cook will prepare on site meals. We will try to observe wildlife in the park. It is possible to see Menelik's bushbuck, duiker, Mountain Nyala, warthog, monkeys and baboons and Abyssinian red jackal. Parts of the park are thickly forested making wildlife views erratic. We spend overnight at Wabe Shebele Goba Hotel. This is more decent accommodation and a nice contrast to the previous night.
Day 10: Drive to Arbaminch. Lunch is on the way. Late afternoon Arrive Arbaminche and walk around the town Arbaminche. Diner and Overnight in Bekele Molla hotel.
Day 11: Arbaminche - Nechesar National Park. Different species of mammals like and birds. Lake Chamo to make about trip, where you will spot different species of birds, natural crocodile market and hippos. Overnight in Bekele Molla hotel.
Day 12: Drive from Arbaminche to Lake Awasa. It abounds in bird life. Good sunsets across the Rift Valley. Lakeside walks. Awasa town has a provincial, but interesting nightlife for the first time visitor and the atmosphere is quite relaxed for walking around. Tabor Hill gives a good panorama of the town. Bring mosquito spray and repellents. Restaurants are good for outside Addis Ababa. We watch the world pass by at Pina Restaurant. O/N Wabe Shebele Hotel.
Day 13: Morning departure for Wendo Gunet Forest and hot water springs. We continue to Rift Valley lakes stopping to see flamingos and pelicans. Arriving at Lake Langano we take a boat trip. Next have lunch at the Bishangarii Eco Tourist Resort. In the afternoon we make our way back to Addis Ababa. There is a garden barbecue available in the evening.
Day 14: Rest and Recreation in Addis Ababa. You can go site seeing, shopping or museums around the city. You can take the program at your own pace. Otherwise, if you want to be more active we can spend the day in the Menegesha Forest noted for its four hundred year old trees. The forest is reputed to be one of the oldest examples of early conservation attempts. We eat dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant with Ethiopian music and dancing in the evening. Meet some Ethiopians. Overnight in Emad Gust House.
Day 15: International departure from Addis Ababa.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Vehicle and driver expenses
- Domestic Airfare
- Accommodation including meal
- Local guide
- Sightseeing and transfer
- Entrance fees, boat expenses to sites and museums.
Price Excludes:
- Video camera expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Hotels in Addis Ababa.
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Africa
Ethiopia
Cultural Journey
Wildlife Viewing
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