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By Ethio Wildlife Tours /EWT/
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿67,490 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Ethiopia and Djibouti on a 9-day guided tour with flights and meals
    • Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit the Blue Nile Falls and take a boat cruise on Lake Tana in Bahir Dar
    • Explore the Royal Enclosure in Gondar and visit the Debre Berhan Selassie Church
    • Enjoy a cultural dinner with traditional music and dance in Lalibela

Activity location

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All domestic flights within Ethiopia
  • Inclusions
    International flight Addis ↔️ Djibouti
  • Inclusions
    All ground transport in private 4×4 vehicles
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation in listed or similar hotels (midrange standard)
  • Inclusions
    Full board (all meals included)
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees to sites and parks
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide throughout Ethiopia
  • Inclusions
    Local guide services in Djibouti
  • Exclusions
    International flights to/from Ethiopia (home country)
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Visa fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa

    Meet and greet at Bole International Airport. Explore the city, visiting the National Museum (home of “Lucy”), Merkato (Africa’s largest open-air market), and Entoto Hills for panoramic views. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

    Day 2: Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar

    Take a morning flight to Bahir Dar. Visit the spectacular Blue Nile Falls (seasonal flow). In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana, visiting island monasteries rich in religious history and art. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

    Day 3: Bahir Dar to Gondar

    Drive to Gondar. Explore the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with castles dating back to the 17th century. Visit the beautiful Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famous for its angel ceiling paintings. Enjoy an evening cultural experience in Gondar. Overnight in Gondar.

    Day 4: Gondar to Lalibela

    Fly from Gondar to Lalibela. Begin exploring the rock-hewn churches, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, and Bete Golgotha. Overnight in Lalibela.

    Day 5: Full-Day Lalibela Sightseeing

    Continue visiting the remaining churches, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis (St. George’s Church) carved in the shape of a cross. Enjoy an evening cultural dinner with traditional music and dance. Overnight in Lalibela.

    Day 6: Flight from Lalibela to Addis Ababa and Connecting Flight to Arbaminch

    Fly back to Addis, then connect to Arbaminch. Visit the Dorze Village, known for its bamboo houses shaped like elephant tusks, weaving traditions, and local drinks. Explore the Forty Springs or relax at your lodge. Overnight in Arbaminch.

    Day 7: Flight from Arbaminch to Addis Ababa and Connecting Flight to Djibouti

    Fly from Arbaminch to Addis, then to Djibouti. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a leisure evening. Overnight in Djibouti.

    Day 8: Djibouti Full Day Exploration

    Take a full-day excursion to explore Djibouti’s striking natural attractions: salt lakes, volcanic formations, or the Red Sea coastline. Overnight in Djibouti.

    Day 9: Flight from Djibouti to Addis Ababa (Djibouti to international flight back home)

    Spend the morning at leisure. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a farewell cultural dinner. Overnight in Addis Ababa or from Djibouti we can arrange your flight back to your country.

    Accommodation

    Addis Ababa: Haile Grand Hotel or similar

    Bahir Dar: Kuriftu Resort or similar

    Gondar: Gondar Hills Resort or similar

    Lalibela: Mezena Lodge or Mountain View Hotel

    Arbaminch: Haile Resort or Dorze Lodge

    Djibouti: Comfortable midrange hotel

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    Transport

    Air: Scheduled Ethiopian Airlines flights (domestic & Addis–Djibouti return)

    Land: Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers (hard-top, newer models)

Location

Activity location

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia