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Exploring Northern & Southern Ethiopia : 17-Day Tours

By Discover Simien Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿100,752 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore the majestic obelisks of Aksum, steeped in legend and history
  • Traverse the stunning Simien Mountains and enjoy breathtaking vistas
  • Visit the Omo Valley and meet the diverse tribes of the Hamar and Mursi

Activity location

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Our staffs will be waiting you at the airport in Addis abeba with your name printed out or our company logo will be hold
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Exploring Northern & Southern Ethiopia : 17-Day Tours

  • Activity duration is 17 days17d
    17d
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿100,752.00 x 1 Adult฿100,752.00
Total
Price is ฿100,752.00
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to all sites
  • Inclusions
    accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide to all sites
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    all meals
  • Inclusions
    camping gears on needed sites
  • Inclusions
    mule and mule handlers
  • Inclusions
    cooks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (tipping )
  • Exclusions
    personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Flash photography, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
    Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital. After airport greetings, check in at your hotel. Explore the National Museum, home of the famous fossil “Lucy.”

    Day 2: Addis Ababa to Danakil Depression
    to Semera, gateway to the Danakil Depression. Drive to Hamedela through the Afar Region. Visit Ragad, a salt mining area, and continue to Dallol for surreal landscapes. Enjoy a sunset at Lake Assal before overnighting in Hamedela.

    Day 3: Hamedela to Lake Assal, Dallol, and Erta Ale
    Wake early for a breathtaking sunrise at Lake Assal. Explore the salt flats and Dallol’s geothermal features. Later, hike to Erta Ale, an active volcano, and camp near the summit to see the glowing lava lake.

    Day 4: Erta Ale to Mekelle
    After sunrise, enjoy breakfast and head to Mekelle. Stop at Lake Giulietti's salt flats if possible. Arrive in Mekelle, check in, and relax.

    Day 5: Mekelle to Gheralta
    Travel to Gheralta in the Tigray Highlands. Visit rock-hewn churches like Mariam Korkur and Abune Yemata Guh. Spend the night in Hawzen.

    Day 6: Hawzen to Axum
    Explore Yeha’s ancient temple ruins, then visit Debre Damo Monastery. Return to Axum for the night.

    Day 7: Exploring Axum
    Discover Axum’s UNESCO sites, including the obelisks and St. Mary of Zion Church. Overnight in Axum.

    Day 8: Axum to Simien Mountains
    Drive to Simien Mountains National Park. Trek for 3-4 hours, spotting wildlife. Camp overnight at Sankaber.

    Day 9: Simien Mountains – Jinbar Waterfall
    Trek to Jinbar Waterfall, then return to Gondar via 4x4 for the night.

    Day 10: Historical Gondar
    Explore Gondar’s castles, then drive to Bahir Dar for an overnight stay.

    Day 11: Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana
    Visit the Blue Nile Falls, then take a boat trip on Lake Tana. Return to Bahir Dar for the night.

    Day 12: Arba Minch – Dorze Villages
    Fly to Arba Minch and visit the Dorze village. Overnight in Arba Minch.

    Day 13: Arba Minch - Konso – Turmi
    Boat trip on Lake Chamo for wildlife, then head to Turmi, home of the Hamar people.

    Day 14: Turmi – Jinka
    Drive to the Karo and Nyangatom tribes, then to Jinka. Overnight in Jinka.

    Day 15: Jinka – Mago National Park – Addis Ababa
    Visit Mago National Park to see the Mursi people. Fly back to Addis Ababa.

    Day 16: Addis Ababa to Lalibela
    Fly to Lalibela to explore rock-hewn churches. Overnight in Lalibela.

    Day 17: Lalibela to Addis Ababa
    Attend a morning church service, then fly back to Addis Ababa for final explorations before departure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Our staffs will be waiting you at the airport in Addis abeba with your name printed out or our company logo will be hold
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia