Travel details
USD 3,950
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/1 | 12 days |
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Participants |
3 person(s)（Adults 3 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
A fire older than bone
illuminated the rift of night
silence existed before prayer
—
On this journey, you will tour northern and eastern Ethiopia, encountering the diversity of its history, religions, and natural environments.
Starting from the capital, Addis Ababa, you will set out to the walled Islamic city of Harar, pass through Gondar and Lalibela where Christian architecture remains, and ultimately reach the Danakil Depression, including the Dallol salt fields and the Erta Ale volcano.
The travel distances are long, but by crossing multiple cultural zones and terrain types that make up Ethiopia, the itinerary is designed to capture the country not as a tourist destination but as a landscape where daily life and faith are intertwined.
Signature points
Visit regions with different cultural spheres and religions at once
The itinerary crosses multiple regions with differing religious backgrounds and lifestyles: Harar, a center of Islamic culture; Lalibela, a Christian holy site; and Gondar, which retains remnants of the imperial era. Through comparison, you can sense the multilayered contours of culture.
Experience extreme natural environments such as volcanoes, salt lakes, and rift zones
In the Danakil Depression you will walk through natural environments that are exceptional even on a global scale, including the sulfur fields of Dallol, salt plains, and the lava of the Erta Ale volcano. Camping in harsh environments is also included.
Introduction combining historical architecture, archaeological heritage, and museum exhibits
In Addis Ababa you will visit the National Museum to see human fossils from millions of years ago (Lucy). By encountering traces of the past in the first half of the trip, the itinerary is structured to deepen understanding of the subsequent religious architecture and everyday culture.
Itinerary
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Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, meaning "new flower", is located at an elevation of 2,300 m and is the world's third-highest capital. Characterized by a cool climate and clear highland air, the city features charming museums and one of Africa's largest open-air markets, the "Merkato".
Addis Ababa is also Africa's diplomatic capital, hosting the headquarters of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
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Transit to domestic flight at the airport
After arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will pass through immigration and customs, be met by staff, and then proceed to the breakfast area.
[English Guide]
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Breakfast
Breakfast will be served. During this time, the guide will conduct a briefing.
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Flight to Dire Dawa
Departure 11:45 - Arrival 13:30 ET245
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Ethiopia - Dire Dawa
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Lunch
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Dire Dawa sightseeing
There is the Ethio-Djibouti Railway built in 1902.
This railway opened as an extension of the first laid tracks from the French enclave port of Djibouti on the Horn of Africa.
[English Guide]
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Private vehicle transfer
Transfer to the fortress city of Harar
(Total distance 55 km, travel time about 1 hour)
[English Guide]
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Ethiopia - Harar
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Harar
A city surrounded by high stone walls, with five gates in the walls and 25 towers along the top. This walled medieval city is located among green hills near the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley, close to the Somali border. Harar's cultural heritage is almost entirely based on Islam and eastern culture, and it has 90 mosques and shrines. Harar is considered the fourth holiest center in the Islamic world, symbolized by the Grand Mosque (Al-Jami) that dominates the town.
Harar is also known for elaborate jewelry made with silver, gold, and amber. The Megalo Gogo market in Harar is a hub selling beautiful baskets woven from grasses, decorative wall mats, vibrant shawls, and also fruits, vegetables, spices, and grains.
Harar's five gates have governed access to the city center for centuries. Among them, the impressive "Shawwa Gate" is noted as a key point that supported the influx of Islamic thought from the nearby Arabian Peninsula into Africa.
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Harar sightseeing
Visit the eye-catching, lively open-air market known as the Awdai chat market.
Evening:
Watch the "Hyena Man Show," one of Harar's most famous attractions. This is a very fascinating experience.
[English Guide]
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Royal sunshine hotel
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Harar sightseeing
Exploring Harar's old town
Harar Museum
The Limbu House
A residence built by Indian merchants, located near where the poet Arthur Rimbaud spent his later years; it has been converted into a gallery.
16th-century Grand Mosque
Notable for its elegant twin towers and slender minarets.
Medane Alem Church: includes a gallery displaying traditional religious artworks.
Abu Said Shrine
The tomb of an early Islamic ruler.
Shawwa Gate Market
A colorful market where local handicrafts and jewelry can be purchased.
The Gegor area within Harar's walls, recently inscribed by UNESCO.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
Lunch location will be adjusted depending on the time
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Private vehicle transfer
Transfer to the airport
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Flight to Addis Ababa
Departure 13:30 - Arrival 14:40 ET249
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Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
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Private vehicle transfer
Pickup from the airport
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Merkato market
One of Africa's largest open-air markets, selling everything from livestock to computers. If visitors are skilled at bargaining, they can enjoy a wide selection of Ethiopian crafts and art. (Closed on Sundays)
[English Guide]
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Vibes Hotel and Spa
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Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful cultural evening at the restaurant. Ethiopia is a mosaic of people speaking over 80 languages, with diverse lifestyles, costumes, and cultural dances. Experience cultural dances and traditional cuisine while drinking "tej", a type of wine made from honey.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private vehicle transfer
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
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Flight to Gondar
Flight ET124 Departure 07:15 - Arrival 08:40
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Ethiopia - Gondar
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Pick-up to the airport
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Gondar Sightseeing
Gondar, also called the "Camelot of Africa," is a medieval royal city known for its castles and court buildings, especially the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, whose walls and ceilings are covered with frescoes of angelic faces.
Visit to the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Gibi): A complex that includes the castles of Gondar's emperors. In particular, King Fasilidas' castle is well preserved, featuring round towers and wooden balconies. Nearby is the king's bathhouse, known as the "House of Joy" (a focal point for the Timkat festival).
Debre Berhan Selassie Church: Famous for its frescoes covering the walls and ceilings; the angelic faces on the ceilings are iconic motifs of Ethiopian design.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Private Vehicle Transfer
135 km by road to Simien Mountains National Park, approx. 2 hours
[English Guide]
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Sightseeing En Route
Visit to Woleka Village (former Falasha village)
Visit the remains of a village of Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel) who emigrated to Israel in the 1980s.
Koso Viewpoint
A viewpoint at about 2,300 m elevation located roughly 40 km from Gondar, offering views of the Simien Mountains and the lowlands. Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom also stopped here during her trip to Axum.
[English Guide]
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Simien Mountains National Park
The Simien Mountains are one of Africa's largest mountain ranges, with more than 12 peaks over 4,000 m; the highest peak is Ras Dashen.
The national park was designated in 1969 and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Within the park you can observe wildlife unique to Ethiopia:
Gelada baboons: about 7,000 individuals. You can observe herds of up to 400 grazing.
Ethiopian wolf: a rare species with about 50 individuals living in the highlands.
Walia ibex: about 600 individuals survive.
Other animals include klipspringer, bushbuck, and jackal. Plant life includes St. John's wort and various aloes.
[English Guide]
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Sankaber Campsite
Visit to Sankaber Campsite
A campsite located at 3,250 m elevation, equipped with toilets, alfresco showers, and traditional round huts (tukul). Here you can observe herds of gelada baboons and enjoy a short walk to nearby waterfalls.
[English Guide]
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Simien Lodge
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy the lodge and the scenery.
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Sightseeing En Route
Visit to Fasil Gibi (Fasil's Compound)
Tour the castles of Gondar's successive emperors. Fasiladas Palace and Kuskam Church (the famous explorer James Bruce is said to have lived here in the 1770s).
Debre Berhane Selassie Church is filled with murals on its walls and ceilings; the angel faces painted on the ceiling are a common motif in Ethiopian design.
[English Guide]
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Haile Resort - Bileko, Gondar
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Drop-off at the airport
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Flight to Lalibela
Departs 09:50 - 10:30 ET122
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Ethiopia - Lalibela
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Lalibela
Overview of Lalibela
Lalibela, also called the "New Jerusalem," is one of the world's most astonishing holy sites, featuring 11 medieval rock-hewn churches. All of these churches are carved from single pieces of rock.
Lalibela is said to have been constructed in the 12th century by King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty with "angelic help," and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Features of Lalibela
Because the churches are carved below ground level, they are surrounded by trenches and courtyards, and are connected by stone tombs, hermit dwellings, and complex tunnels and passageways.
The 11 rock-hewn churches are divided into two groups and are visited on foot. Some steps are irregular and require a degree of agility.
The most famous church is Bet Giyorgis (St. George), carved from a single monolith.
Historical background
The churches of Lalibela are estimated to have been built over about 25 years, reflecting the prosperity of the Zagwe dynasty. The region was fertile and agriculturally productive, which likely allowed the maintenance of a large workforce over a long period.
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Private Vehicle Transfer
From the airport to Lalibela town center
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Lunch
Afternoon
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Lalibela Sightseeing
Visit to the northwest group of churches
Bet Medane Alem (the largest monolithic church)
Bet Mariam
Bet Meskel
Bet Danaghel
Bet Debre Sina
Bet Gorgora
And especially the famous Bet Giyorgis (St. George)
Traditional Coffee Ceremony
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important part of social and cultural life. This ritual, offered as a sign of friendship and respect, is a symbol of Ethiopian hospitality.
[English Guide]
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Tukul Village
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
-
Lalibela Sightseeing
Today you will visit the second group of rock-hewn churches, the southeast cluster. The churches in this area have a more irregular design compared to the northwest group; some churches have secular origins and are thought to have been constructed up to five centuries before King Lalibela's reign.
Visit to the southeast group of churches
Bet Gabriel-Raphael
Bet Aba Libanos: According to legend, King Lalibela's wife, Meskel Kebre, built this with the help of angels in one night.
Bet Lehem
Bet Emmanuel
Bet Mercurius
Further exploration in Lalibela
Explore the southeast cluster to experience more deeply Lalibela's magnificent history and culture.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Tukul Village
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Private car transfer
Transfer from hotel to airport
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Flight to Addis Ababa
Flight ET121 13:35 - 14:50
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Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
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Flight to Semera
Flight ET164 15:55 - 17:15
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Ethiopia - Semera
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Upon arrival in Semera
Obtain a permit to visit Danakil.
An escort and two police officers will accompany you.
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RUFTANA Hotel
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Erta Ale
280 km (Duration: 7-8 hours)
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Lunch
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Ethiopia - Erta Ale
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Erta Ale
This place, whose name means "the smoking mountain," is known for its uniquely ever-erupting lava and is an excellent site for geological research, particularly volcanic activity.
Erta Ale is one of Ethiopia's most adventurous and challenging natural attractions and is a live volcano worth visiting. The temperature of this volcano exceeds 1,000 degrees Celsius, and the impression it leaves will be an unforgettable experience.
Characteristics of Erta Ale
Erta Ale is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 square km caldera at its summit.
New Erta Ale is part of a volcanic range and is one of the most fascinating and physically challenging natural landmarks in all of Ethiopia.
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Enjoy an outdoor camp while experiencing the power of the active volcano and the great outdoors.
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
We will pick you up at the camp and travel to Afdera
[English Guide]
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Afdera Salt Lake
Afdera Salt Lake, spread across the desolate landscape of the Danakil Desert, has a high salt concentration due to strong evaporation, and salt mining sites are scattered around it. Salt extraction carried out in the harsh natural environment has been part of life since ancient times, offering a glimpse into the resilient livelihoods of local people. The contrast between the blue, murky lake surface and the white, shining salt crystals is striking.
[English Guide]
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Private car transfer
Travel to Semera
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Ethiopia - Semera
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Flight to Addis Ababa
Flight ET165 17:45 - 19:05
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Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
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Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful cultural evening at a restaurant in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia is a mosaic of peoples characterized by over 80 languages, diverse lifestyles, costumes, and cultural dances. On this evening, you will have the opportunity to experience traditional dances and cuisine, and enjoy "tej", a honey-made wine.
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Vibes Hotel and Spa
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit to the National Museum of Archaeology:
One of the most important museums in sub-Saharan Africa, housing the bones of "Lucy", a human ancestor from 3.5 million years ago. It contains many ancient exhibits that tell of Ethiopia's importance as the "cradle of humanity." The history exhibition room displays ornaments, crowns, weapons used during wartime, and photos of heroes and kings.
Visit to St. George's Cathedral:
A cathedral built in a traditional octagonal shape located at the northern end of Churchill Road. It was constructed to commemorate the victory over Italy in the 1896 Battle of Adwa. Inside the cathedral are works by the prominent Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle and designs of stained glass windows in the Africa Hall. A small museum is also housed on the premises.
[English Guide]
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Private car transfer
You will be transferred to Addis Ababa International Airport to board your departure flight. We hope you enjoyed the tour and look forward to serving you again.
[English Guide]
22:35
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(Not included)
Depart Addis Ababa
Flight ET672
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, meaning "new flower", is located at an elevation of 2,300 m and is the world's third-highest capital. Characterized by a cool climate and clear highland air, the city features charming museums and one of Africa's largest open-air markets, the "Merkato".
Addis Ababa is also Africa's diplomatic capital, hosting the headquarters of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
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Transit to domestic flight at the airport
After arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will pass through immigration and customs, be met by staff, and then proceed to the breakfast area.
[English Guide]
-
Breakfast
Breakfast will be served. During this time, the guide will conduct a briefing.
-
Flight to Dire Dawa
Departure 11:45 - Arrival 13:30 ET245
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Ethiopia - Dire Dawa
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Lunch
-
Dire Dawa sightseeing
There is the Ethio-Djibouti Railway built in 1902.
This railway opened as an extension of the first laid tracks from the French enclave port of Djibouti on the Horn of Africa.
[English Guide]
-
Private vehicle transfer
Transfer to the fortress city of Harar
(Total distance 55 km, travel time about 1 hour)
[English Guide]
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Ethiopia - Harar
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Harar
A city surrounded by high stone walls, with five gates in the walls and 25 towers along the top. This walled medieval city is located among green hills near the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley, close to the Somali border. Harar's cultural heritage is almost entirely based on Islam and eastern culture, and it has 90 mosques and shrines. Harar is considered the fourth holiest center in the Islamic world, symbolized by the Grand Mosque (Al-Jami) that dominates the town.
Harar is also known for elaborate jewelry made with silver, gold, and amber. The Megalo Gogo market in Harar is a hub selling beautiful baskets woven from grasses, decorative wall mats, vibrant shawls, and also fruits, vegetables, spices, and grains.
Harar's five gates have governed access to the city center for centuries. Among them, the impressive "Shawwa Gate" is noted as a key point that supported the influx of Islamic thought from the nearby Arabian Peninsula into Africa.
-
Harar sightseeing
Visit the eye-catching, lively open-air market known as the Awdai chat market.
Evening:
Watch the "Hyena Man Show," one of Harar's most famous attractions. This is a very fascinating experience.
[English Guide]
-
Royal sunshine hotel
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Harar sightseeing
Exploring Harar's old town
Harar Museum
The Limbu House
A residence built by Indian merchants, located near where the poet Arthur Rimbaud spent his later years; it has been converted into a gallery.
16th-century Grand Mosque
Notable for its elegant twin towers and slender minarets.
Medane Alem Church: includes a gallery displaying traditional religious artworks.
Abu Said Shrine
The tomb of an early Islamic ruler.
Shawwa Gate Market
A colorful market where local handicrafts and jewelry can be purchased.
The Gegor area within Harar's walls, recently inscribed by UNESCO.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
Lunch location will be adjusted depending on the time
-
Private vehicle transfer
Transfer to the airport
-
Flight to Addis Ababa
Departure 13:30 - Arrival 14:40 ET249
-
Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
-
Private vehicle transfer
Pickup from the airport
-
Merkato market
One of Africa's largest open-air markets, selling everything from livestock to computers. If visitors are skilled at bargaining, they can enjoy a wide selection of Ethiopian crafts and art. (Closed on Sundays)
[English Guide]
-
Vibes Hotel and Spa
-
Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful cultural evening at the restaurant. Ethiopia is a mosaic of people speaking over 80 languages, with diverse lifestyles, costumes, and cultural dances. Experience cultural dances and traditional cuisine while drinking "tej", a type of wine made from honey.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Private vehicle transfer
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
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Flight to Gondar
Flight ET124 Departure 07:15 - Arrival 08:40
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Ethiopia - Gondar
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Private Vehicle Transfer
Pick-up to the airport
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Gondar Sightseeing
Gondar, also called the "Camelot of Africa," is a medieval royal city known for its castles and court buildings, especially the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, whose walls and ceilings are covered with frescoes of angelic faces.
Visit to the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Gibi): A complex that includes the castles of Gondar's emperors. In particular, King Fasilidas' castle is well preserved, featuring round towers and wooden balconies. Nearby is the king's bathhouse, known as the "House of Joy" (a focal point for the Timkat festival).
Debre Berhan Selassie Church: Famous for its frescoes covering the walls and ceilings; the angelic faces on the ceilings are iconic motifs of Ethiopian design.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
135 km by road to Simien Mountains National Park, approx. 2 hours
[English Guide]
-
Sightseeing En Route
Visit to Woleka Village (former Falasha village)
Visit the remains of a village of Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel) who emigrated to Israel in the 1980s.
Koso Viewpoint
A viewpoint at about 2,300 m elevation located roughly 40 km from Gondar, offering views of the Simien Mountains and the lowlands. Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom also stopped here during her trip to Axum.
[English Guide]
-
Simien Mountains National Park
The Simien Mountains are one of Africa's largest mountain ranges, with more than 12 peaks over 4,000 m; the highest peak is Ras Dashen.
The national park was designated in 1969 and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Within the park you can observe wildlife unique to Ethiopia:
Gelada baboons: about 7,000 individuals. You can observe herds of up to 400 grazing.
Ethiopian wolf: a rare species with about 50 individuals living in the highlands.
Walia ibex: about 600 individuals survive.
Other animals include klipspringer, bushbuck, and jackal. Plant life includes St. John's wort and various aloes.
[English Guide]
-
Sankaber Campsite
Visit to Sankaber Campsite
A campsite located at 3,250 m elevation, equipped with toilets, alfresco showers, and traditional round huts (tukul). Here you can observe herds of gelada baboons and enjoy a short walk to nearby waterfalls.
[English Guide]
-
Simien Lodge
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy the lodge and the scenery.
-
Sightseeing En Route
Visit to Fasil Gibi (Fasil's Compound)
Tour the castles of Gondar's successive emperors. Fasiladas Palace and Kuskam Church (the famous explorer James Bruce is said to have lived here in the 1770s).
Debre Berhane Selassie Church is filled with murals on its walls and ceilings; the angel faces painted on the ceiling are a common motif in Ethiopian design.
[English Guide]
-
Haile Resort - Bileko, Gondar
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Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
Drop-off at the airport
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Flight to Lalibela
Departs 09:50 - 10:30 ET122
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Ethiopia - Lalibela
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Lalibela
Overview of Lalibela
Lalibela, also called the "New Jerusalem," is one of the world's most astonishing holy sites, featuring 11 medieval rock-hewn churches. All of these churches are carved from single pieces of rock.
Lalibela is said to have been constructed in the 12th century by King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty with "angelic help," and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Features of Lalibela
Because the churches are carved below ground level, they are surrounded by trenches and courtyards, and are connected by stone tombs, hermit dwellings, and complex tunnels and passageways.
The 11 rock-hewn churches are divided into two groups and are visited on foot. Some steps are irregular and require a degree of agility.
The most famous church is Bet Giyorgis (St. George), carved from a single monolith.
Historical background
The churches of Lalibela are estimated to have been built over about 25 years, reflecting the prosperity of the Zagwe dynasty. The region was fertile and agriculturally productive, which likely allowed the maintenance of a large workforce over a long period.
-
Private Vehicle Transfer
From the airport to Lalibela town center
-
Lunch
Afternoon
-
Lalibela Sightseeing
Visit to the northwest group of churches
Bet Medane Alem (the largest monolithic church)
Bet Mariam
Bet Meskel
Bet Danaghel
Bet Debre Sina
Bet Gorgora
And especially the famous Bet Giyorgis (St. George)
Traditional Coffee Ceremony
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important part of social and cultural life. This ritual, offered as a sign of friendship and respect, is a symbol of Ethiopian hospitality.
[English Guide]
-
Tukul Village
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Lalibela Sightseeing
Today you will visit the second group of rock-hewn churches, the southeast cluster. The churches in this area have a more irregular design compared to the northwest group; some churches have secular origins and are thought to have been constructed up to five centuries before King Lalibela's reign.
Visit to the southeast group of churches
Bet Gabriel-Raphael
Bet Aba Libanos: According to legend, King Lalibela's wife, Meskel Kebre, built this with the help of angels in one night.
Bet Lehem
Bet Emmanuel
Bet Mercurius
Further exploration in Lalibela
Explore the southeast cluster to experience more deeply Lalibela's magnificent history and culture.
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Tukul Village
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Lunch
-
Private car transfer
Transfer from hotel to airport
-
Flight to Addis Ababa
Flight ET121 13:35 - 14:50
-
Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
-
Flight to Semera
Flight ET164 15:55 - 17:15
-
Ethiopia - Semera
-
Upon arrival in Semera
Obtain a permit to visit Danakil.
An escort and two police officers will accompany you.
-
RUFTANA Hotel
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Erta Ale
280 km (Duration: 7-8 hours)
-
Lunch
-
Ethiopia - Erta Ale
-
Erta Ale
This place, whose name means "the smoking mountain," is known for its uniquely ever-erupting lava and is an excellent site for geological research, particularly volcanic activity.
Erta Ale is one of Ethiopia's most adventurous and challenging natural attractions and is a live volcano worth visiting. The temperature of this volcano exceeds 1,000 degrees Celsius, and the impression it leaves will be an unforgettable experience.
Characteristics of Erta Ale
Erta Ale is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 square km caldera at its summit.
New Erta Ale is part of a volcanic range and is one of the most fascinating and physically challenging natural landmarks in all of Ethiopia.
-
Enjoy an outdoor camp while experiencing the power of the active volcano and the great outdoors.
-
Dinner
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
We will pick you up at the camp and travel to Afdera
[English Guide]
-
Afdera Salt Lake
Afdera Salt Lake, spread across the desolate landscape of the Danakil Desert, has a high salt concentration due to strong evaporation, and salt mining sites are scattered around it. Salt extraction carried out in the harsh natural environment has been part of life since ancient times, offering a glimpse into the resilient livelihoods of local people. The contrast between the blue, murky lake surface and the white, shining salt crystals is striking.
[English Guide]
-
Private car transfer
Travel to Semera
[English Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Ethiopia - Semera
-
Flight to Addis Ababa
Flight ET165 17:45 - 19:05
-
Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
-
Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful cultural evening at a restaurant in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia is a mosaic of peoples characterized by over 80 languages, diverse lifestyles, costumes, and cultural dances. On this evening, you will have the opportunity to experience traditional dances and cuisine, and enjoy "tej", a honey-made wine.
-
Vibes Hotel and Spa
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit to the National Museum of Archaeology:
One of the most important museums in sub-Saharan Africa, housing the bones of "Lucy", a human ancestor from 3.5 million years ago. It contains many ancient exhibits that tell of Ethiopia's importance as the "cradle of humanity." The history exhibition room displays ornaments, crowns, weapons used during wartime, and photos of heroes and kings.
Visit to St. George's Cathedral:
A cathedral built in a traditional octagonal shape located at the northern end of Churchill Road. It was constructed to commemorate the victory over Italy in the 1896 Battle of Adwa. Inside the cathedral are works by the prominent Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle and designs of stained glass windows in the Africa Hall. A small museum is also housed on the premises.
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Private car transfer
You will be transferred to Addis Ababa International Airport to board your departure flight. We hope you enjoyed the tour and look forward to serving you again.
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22:35
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(Not included)
Depart Addis Ababa
Flight ET672
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Flight (Dom.)
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Car
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Guide
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Activity
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Meal
B/F：10 LUN：9 DIN：10
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Experience of a coffee ceremony and honey wine (tej).
Traditional farewell dinner in Addis Ababa.
Excludes (Others)
Ethiopian visa fees
Flight charges (international and domestic airfares are listed separately)
Photography and videography permit fees
Tips
Insurance:
Insurance for personal loss, injury, illness, or damages occurring during travel.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance.
Personal expenses:
Items of a personal nature (drinks not specifically mentioned, laundry, dry cleaning, internet, fax, telephone charges, etc.)
Transfers, sightseeing, or meals not specified in the "What's included in the tour" section
Baggage limitations:
Excess baggage charges
Accommodation list
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Harar
Royal sunshine hotel
3person(s)
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Addis Ababa
Vibes Hotel and Spa
3person(s)
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Gondar
Simien Lodge
3person(s)
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Gondar
Haile Resort - Bileko, Gondar
3person(s)
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Lalibela
Tukul Village
3person(s)
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Semera
RUFTANA Hotel
3person(s)
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Erta Ale
キャンプ
3person(s)
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