ADDIS ABABA

National Museum of Ethiopia - Begin your exploration of Addis with a drive up Mount Entoto for a stunning panoramic view of the city. Descend and proceed to the National Museum, where you can see the ancient hominid fossils of ‘Lucy.’ Continue to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, built during WWII, and then visit the Ethnographic Museum, formerly the palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Conclude your tour with a visit to Merkato, the largest market in East Africa.

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Dallol-Eratle

Dallol - This morning, drive to Ragad (Asebo), where locals mine salt. Observe the process of extracting salt, cutting it into rectangular pieces, and loading it onto camels. Continue to Dallol to explore the unique landscapes formed by volcanic activity, including Dallol, Lake Assal, and camel caravans. Visit Dallol, one of the world’s lowest points at 116 meters below sea level, known for its colorful salt formations. Explore Lake Assal, follow camel caravans, and interact with the Afar people. Return to Hamedela.

Visit Dallol & Later Drive To Mekelle

Dallol - Dallol, Danakil Depression

Experience colorful hydrothermal fields with mineral formations in vibrant shades of yellow, green, orange, and white. Discover bubbling acidic lakes with oily surfaces, unique geometric salt crystals, and volcanic gas emissions creating a surreal landscape. Explore mineral terraces and depressions formed by volcanic activity and salt evaporation. The entire area offers otherworldly colors and textures. Visit local Afar communities to observe their daily life (optional depending on the route). Later, drive to Mekelle for an overnight stay.

Mekele-Lalibela

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Mekele-Lalibela
After breakfast, embark on a journey to Lalibela, passing through the stunning landscapes of North Ethiopia.

Lalibela

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World)
Begin your visit to Lalibela, renowned as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon, explore Lalibela’s top attractions, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis.

Lalibela-Gondar

Fasil Ghebbi - Drive from Lalibela to Gondar (The Camelot of Africa)
After breakfast, set off for Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, tour Gondar, visiting the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Continue to the captivating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with its magnificent mural art, and Qusquam Church.

Gondar-Bahir Dar

Lake Tana - Bahir Dar (Lakeside Town)
After breakfast, drive to Bahir Dar. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, travel to the village of Tis Isat to witness the Blue Nile Falls (note that water volume may be low due to the new dam construction).

Bahir Dar-Addis Ababa

Debre Libanos - After breakfast, journey through the beautiful chain mountains and dense forests to Addis Ababa. En route, view the Gorge of the Blue Nile before arriving at the esteemed Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot. Visit the museum, which houses a collection of ancient Bible books and religious crosses.

Addis Ababa-Langano

Lake Ziway - Drive from Addis to Langano
After breakfast, head south to Langano. Along the way, visit Lake Ziway, the largest of the upper Rift Valley lakes, covering 400 sq. km. Its shores are adorned with water lilies, providing a breeding ground for various Ethiopian birds. Continue to Lake Langano, a perfect spot for water activities.

Langano-Arba Minch

Arba Minch Airport - In the morning, drive to Arba Minch, visiting the Dorze village en route. The Dorze are skilled weavers known for their “Shammas.” Their houses resemble elephants, a nod to the animals that once roamed the area. Enset, or “false banana,” is a staple food for these people.

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Jinka-Mago NP-Mursi Tribes-Turmi

Mago National Park - Take a day trip to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village. The Mursi are one of Ethiopia’s unique ethnic groups, living in low huts made of straw leaves. The women are known for wearing terra cotta on their stretched lower lips and ear lobes. Return to Jinka for lunch, then proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer people.

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Mercato Market - Drive from Konso to Arba Minch and then to Addis Ababa via local flight.
After breakfast, visit Konso village, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its terracing. The village is also famous for producing some of the country’s best coffee. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner featuring a variety of national dishes and traditional dances from Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups. Experience a traditional coffee ceremony before being transferred to the airport for departure.

• Camping Materials at Danakil Depression
• Hotel accommodation with breakfast
• English speaking professional guides
• Boat trip on Lake
• Car with professional drivers
• Entrance and scout fees
• Daily unlimited bottle of water

• Lunch and Dinner
• Alcohol drinks
• Video and photographing fees
• Gratitude and personal expense
• Entrance fee to Bull Jumping and any kind of cultural ceremony
• Domestic Flights

This 15-day tour of Ethiopia offers a captivating blend of Northern Ethiopia’s destinations, showcasing ancient history and culture, stunning highland landscapes, waterfalls, castles, rock-hewn churches, and more. Visitors will explore beautiful monuments and ruins, constructed centuries ago in what was once one of the world’s greatest kingdoms.

Additionally, this tour provides an opportunity to meet the intriguing tribes of the Omo Valley, home to a vibrant mix of small and unique tribal groups. Among these are the Karo, the Mursi, and the Hamer.

Finally, the tour includes a 2-day visit to one of the hottest, lowest, and most geologically active areas on the planet, featuring some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth: the Danakil Depression. Here, travelers will witness boiling lava lakes, lava fields, extraordinary landscapes with diverse mineral colors, salt fields, sulfur fields, and hot springs.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.