Arba Minch to Addis Ababa - 15 Days

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Travel north from Arba Minch to the capital Addis Ababa on this 15-day overland group tour of Ethiopia. Search for endangered Ethiopian wolves in the Bale Mountains, meet the famous Hyena Men of Harar and enjoy a guided nature walk in Awash National Park. Relax on the shore of Lake Ziway, explore Addis Ababa on a guided tour and see giant Nile crocodiles in L...
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • Bale Mountains National Park - search for critically endangered Ethiopian wolves and other species found nowhere else on Earth
    • Harar - wander along the narrow winding streets of this ancient trading city and opt to visit the Hyena Men who have formed a close bond with these intelligent animals
    • Addis Ababa - join a guided tour of the Ethiopian capital and meet 'Lucy' in the National Museum, one of the oldest hominid skeletons ever found
    • Arba Minch - see wild Nile crocodiles at the 'crocodile market', which is a nickname for Lake Chamo due to the high number of crocodiles found in the lake
    • Awash National Park - spot warthogs, ostriches and baboons on a game walk and look out for extremely elusive lions, leopards and cheetahs
    • Awassa - explore the small lakeside city and browse the day's fresh catch at the famous fish market
    • Lake Ziway - watch hippos lazing on the banks of the lake and opt for a boat cruise to the historic island of Tulu Godo to visit the ancient monastery
    • Wendo Genet - unwind in the hot springs and opt for a leisurely hike through the forest to see the three-tiered waterfall

What's this trip about?

    Travel north from Arba Minch to the capital Addis Ababa on this 15-day overland group tour of Ethiopia. Search for endangered Ethiopian wolves in the Bale Mountains, meet the famous Hyena Men of Harar and enjoy a guided nature walk in Awash National Park. Relax on the shore of Lake Ziway, explore Addis Ababa on a guided tour and see giant Nile crocodiles in Lake Chamo.

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Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 22

Trip includes

    • 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
    • 13 nights in hotels / hostels / guesthouses
    • 1 night camping
    • All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
    • Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
    • Services of three crew - driver, tour leader & local guide
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary
    • Guided tour of Harar and Addis Ababa
    • Visit to the hot springs of Wendo Genet
    • Guided walk in Awash National Park and guided hikes in Bale Mountains National Park

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Day : 1 Welcome to Ethiopia!

Welcome to Arba Minch! On arrival, make your way to our start hotel. There's a Welcome Meeting at 6pm, where you'll meet your group and crew. The rest of the day before and after this meeting is at leisure. Perhaps hire bicycles to explore the area surrounding the city.

Day : 2 Exploring Arba Minch

Today is free to explore Arba Minch or enjoy optional activities in the city. Arba Minch overlooks Lake Chamo and there's an optional boat trip on the lake to visit the 'crocodile market'. Unlike other markets, the animals here are alive and well - the crocodile marke...

Day : 3 Awassa & Wendo Genet

Arba Minch - Wendo Genet. Today we climb aboard our overland truck for the first time and journey to the small city of Awassa, in the Great Rift Valley. Located on the shore of Lake Awassa, fishing is the main industry here. We browse the local fish market before cont...

Day : 4-6 Bale Mountains National Park

Wendo Genet - Bale Mountains National Park. On day 4 we drive to Bale Mountains National Park, where we spend the next two days. One of these days will be kept free so you can explore the national park independently. There are many trails into the highlands, moorlands...

Day : 7-8 Lake Ziway

Bale Mountains National Park - Lake Ziway. On day 7 we say goodbye to the Bale Mountains and journey to the small town of Ziway. The next day there's an optional boat trip across Lake Ziway to Tulu Godo Island. Enjoy a short tour of the ancient monastery and admire so...

Day : 9 Exploring Awash National Park

Lake Ziway - Awash National Park. Today we travel to Awash National Park. There's an included walk in the reserve, accompanied by a national park scout. The terrain of Awash National Park is largely acacia woodland and it's home to wildlife including oryx, gazelles, w...

Day : 10-12 Harar & Hyena men

Awash National Park - Harar. On day 10 we have a long but scenic drive through the mountains to UNESCO-listed Harar, an ancient walled trading city. There's a guided tour of Harar on day 11, during which we browse the vibrant market and take in some of the many mosque...

Day : 13-14 Exploring Addis Ababa

Harar - Addis Ababa. We complete our overland journey on day 13, arriving at the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. There's a guided tour of the city the following day, taking in highlights including the colourful city market, St George's Cathedral, the Menelik Mausoleum and the National Museum. The museum is home to 'Lucy', one of the oldest hominid skeletons ever found.

Day : 15 Addis Ababa

Today our Ethiopian overland adventure comes to an end. Speak to our Sales team if you wish to book extra accommodation in Addis Ababa in order to further explore the city.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,725
Price per day$115
Last Updated: 6/23/2020

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. Prices shown above are per person travelling. These overland trips are designed for shared accommodation, whether camping or staying in hotels or hostels, and therefore do not involve a single supplement. Hostels are nearly always multi-share and may be mixed gender and many hotel rooms in are triple/quad-share. Whilst the crew will do their best to accommodate couples travelling together in twin rooms, all our travellers should expect to stay in multi-share accommodation when staying in hostels.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Items of a personal nature, additional meals and drinks
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Sleeping bag and roll mat - please bring your own for camping
    • Optional activities
    • Local payment - $510pp, paid in USD

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Simple hotels, guesthouses & camping
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
18 and over. No upper age limit but anyone over 70 needs to complete a tour suitability form.
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