Ethiopia: The Island of Africa

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This newly updated journey takes us far and wide, north to south, in a madly interesting, scenically booming country. We explore its immense history, spanning religions as diverse as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, and discover its stunning landscapes and rare wildlife. Wandering far off the beaten path, we're privy to cultural and natural wonders that few ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore from the urban capital to the Simien Mountains, where we study geladas with baboon researchers
    • Meet tribal people in the entrancingly remote, aridly beautiful Lower Omo Valley
    • Feast your eyes on Lalibela's famed monolithic churches and Gheralta's lesser-known cave-carved sanctuaries
    • Opt to extend your trip in Harar or with a helicopter excursion to the otherworldly Danakil Depression

What's this trip about?

    This newly updated journey takes us far and wide, north to south, in a madly interesting, scenically booming country. We explore its immense history, spanning religions as diverse as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, and discover its stunning landscapes and rare wildlife. Wandering far off the beaten path, we're privy to cultural and natural wonders that few travelers see.   After a good look at Addis Ababa, the multifaceted capital, we head north to the lofty and little-known Simien Mountains. Two nights there allow us to soak up the breathtakingly landscapes, commune with gelada baboons alongside field researchers, and watch for walia ibex. Next we delve into Lalibela, a pilgrimage site of 11 monolithic churches chiseled out of living rock, and Axum, a major center of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Our time in the off-the-radar Gheralta region, with its thousands of mysterious cliff- and cave-carved churches, may be the highlight of the trip.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAddis Ababa
End CityAddis Ababa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Arrive in Addis Ababa

Day 2:

Sightseeing in Addis

Day 3:

Fly and drive to Simien Mountains National Park

Day 4:

Simien wildlife viewing

Day 5:

Drive to Gondar

Days 6 & 7:

Fly to Lalibela, visit churches

Day 8:

Fly to Axum, explore

Days 9 & 10:

Drive to Gheralta, explore

Day 11:

Fly to Bale Mountains National Park

Days 12 & 13:

Bale wildlife excursions

Day 14:

Fly to Omo Valley

Days 15–17:

Discover Omo region and tribes

Day 18:

Fly to Addis, depart.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,275
Price per day$515
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Please note: Custom Departures: Offered year-round

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