14-Day Ethiopian Grand Discover, Culture & Adventure Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa City Tour

Arrive in Addis Ababa and meet your guide for a warm welcome. Begin your exploration with visits to the National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Continue to Merkato market to experience one of Africa’s largest open-air markets. Enjoy a panoramic view from Entoto Hills overlooking the city. End the day with a traditional Ethiopian dinner and overnight stay Capital hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Awash & Visit Aldehegi

Depart Addis Ababa and drive east toward Awash. Enjoy the scenic journey as the landscape changes from highlands to lowlands. Stop at Aldehegi to relax and take photos. Observe rural villages and local pastoral life along the route. Arrive in Awash and check in for overnight stay Genet Hotel.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Best Time To Visit October to February (Little rain and less hot)

High Season September to April (The park is never busy)

Best Weather October to February

Wildlife in Awash NP

Olive Baboon Abundant

Beisa Oryx Common

Soemmerring's
Gazelle Common

Hamadryas
Baboon Common

Salt's Dik-dik Common

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Lesser Kudu Occasional

Desert Warthog Occasional

Defassa Waterbuck Occasional

Nile Crocodile Occasional

Spotted Hyena Occasional

Guereza Monkey Rare

Ethiopian Wolf None

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Awash Waterfall & National Park

Visit the spectacular Awash Waterfall in the morning. Continue to explore Awash National Park with a guided drive. Spot wildlife such as oryx, baboons, crocodiles, and various bird species. Enjoy the natural beauty of acacia woodlands and river scenery. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay Genet Hotel.

Main Destination:

Awash National Park

Accommodation:

Genet Hotel Awash

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Awash NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Ziway & Bird Watching

Drive south to Ziway through the Great Rift Valley. Visit the shores of Lake Ziway. Enjoy birdwatching with chances to see pelicans, storks, and kingfishers. Take a relaxing around the lakes and observe hippos in the lake. Overnight stay in Haile resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Abijata-Shalla National Park

Travel to Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s dramatic landscapes and soda lakes. Observe large flocks of flamingos and other water birds. Spot wildlife such as gazelles and warthogs. Return to Ziway for dinner and overnight stay Haile Resort.

Main Destination:

Abijatta-Shalla National Park

Best Time To Go October to February (Flocks of flamingo)

High Season October to January (The park is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Bale & Visit Dinsho

Drive from Ziway to the Bale Mountains region. Arrive at Dinsho. Take a guided nature walk through the park headquarters area. Spot endemic species such as mountain nyala and Menelik’s bushbuck. Enjoy the cool mountain climate and overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Harenna Forest

Journey into the lush Harenna Forest. Walk through dense vegetation filled with unique plant species and visit different birds. Look for wildlife including monkeys and rare birds. Experience the peaceful atmosphere of this cloud forest. Overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Tulu Dimtu

Drive to Tulu Dimtu, one of Ethiopia’s highest peaks. Enjoy breathtaking views across the Afro-alpine plateau. Look for endemic species such as the Ethiopian wolf and giant mole rat. Take time for photography and nature appreciation. Return to your lodge for overnight stay Wabe Shebelle Hotel.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly Bale to Addis Ababa

Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Addis Ababa. Enjoy stunning aerial views of mountains and valleys. Arrive in the capital and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure or shopping. Overnight stay in Capital Hotel and Spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly Addis Ababa to Semera & Drive Danakil Depression

Fly to Semera. And drive Semera to Hamdella villages and begin your journey into the Danakil Depression. Experience extreme landscapes with salt flats and colorful mineral formations. Learn about the unique geology of the region. Overnight camping in the Danakil area.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Erta Ale & Drive to Mekelle

Travel to Erta Ale Volcano. Witness the active lava lake and dramatic volcanic scenery. Spend time exploring the crater area. Begin the drive toward Mekelle and on the way you will visit best and unique landscape. Arrive and overnight stay in Homeland Hotel Mekelle.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Homeland Hotel Mekelle

• Mid-range hotel located in Mekele (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela & Visit Churches

Fly to Lalibela. Visit the remarkable Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela. Explore the first and second groups Lalibela rock hewn churches of these UNESCO-listed sites. Learn about their history and religious significance. Overnight stay Mountain View Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Monastery & 3rd Group

Visit the third group of churches in Lalibela. Hike to Nakutelab Monastery. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Experience local spiritual traditions and culture and you will have chance to visit the market. Return for overnight stay Mountain View Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Addis Ababa

Fly back to Addis Ababa. Transfer to your hotel and relax. Enjoy last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Prepare for your international departure. End of the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.