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Day 1
Addis Ababa City Tour | The Capital of Africa
Addis Ababa City Tour | The Capital of Africa
Addis Ababa City Tour
Welcome to Ethiopia! Begin your luxury Ethiopia cultural tour by exploring the vibrant capital, Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum to see the famous fossil "Lucy," admire the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views from Entoto Hills, the city's highest point. Experience authentic local life while walking through Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market. This fascinating city tour introduces Ethiopia's rich history, culture, and traditions.
Overnight at the world-famous Sheraton Addis Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City, Ethiopia)
- Accommodation:
- Sheraton Addis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Addis Ababa – Lalibela (Flight) Rock hewn church exploration
Addis Ababa – Lalibela (Flight) Rock hewn church exploration
Addis Ababa – Lalibela (Flight)
After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Lalibela (11:45 AM–12:45 PM), Ethiopia's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site. After hotel check-in and lunch, spend the afternoon exploring the magnificent Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, a masterpiece of medieval architecture carved directly from solid volcanic rock in the 12th century. Discover the remarkable history, ancient Christian traditions, and unique underground passageways that make Lalibela one of Africa's greatest cultural treasures.
Overnight at the luxurious Maribela Hotel Lalibela.
- Main Destination:
- Lalibela (Town, Ethiopia)
- Accommodation:
- Maribela Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lalibela – Gondar (Flight)
Lalibela – Gondar (Flight)
Lalibela – Gondar (Flight)
Fly to the historic city of Gondar (11:00 AM–11:35 AM), known as the "Camelot of Africa." After hotel check-in and lunch, visit the spectacular Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring impressive 17th-century castles built by Emperor Fasilides. Explore royal palaces, banquet halls, and ancient churches while learning about Ethiopia's imperial history. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Gondar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at the elegant Goha Hotel, Gondar.
- Main Destination:
- Gondar (City, Ethiopia)
- Accommodation:
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Goha Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gondar – Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Falls
Gondar – Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Falls
Gondar – Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Falls
Drive through the scenic Ethiopian Highlands to the beautiful lakeside city of Bahir Dar. After arriving and enjoying lunch, take an afternoon excursion to the spectacular Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat), one of Ethiopia's most famous natural attractions. Walk through lush countryside to admire the powerful waterfall, rainbows, and breathtaking scenery while learning about the source of the legendary Blue Nile River. Return to Bahir Dar for a relaxing evening.
Overnight at Kuriftu Resort in Bahir Dar.
- Main Destination:
- Bahir Dar (City, Ethiopia)
- Accommodation:
- Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bahir Dar
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Tana Monasteries – Addis Ababa
Lake Tana Monasteries – Addis Ababa
Lake Tana Monasteries – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Visit the historic Ura Kidane Mihret Monastery on the Zege Peninsula, renowned for its colorful murals, ancient manuscripts, and centuries-old Christian heritage surrounded by coffee forests. Return for lunch before your afternoon flight to Addis Ababa (4:00 PM–5:00 PM). Transfer to the luxurious Sheraton Addis Hotel, concluding an unforgettable journey through Ethiopia's remarkable cultural, historical, and natural wonders and prepare for the Kenya Luxury wildlife safari to be continued.
Overnight at Sheraton Addis Hotel, in Addis Ababa.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Tana (Ethiopia)
- Accommodation:
- Sheraton Addis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Addis Ababa – Nairobi
Addis Ababa – Nairobi
Addis Ababa – Nairobi
flight Departure from Addis Ababa:10 AM
Flight Arrival in Nairobi:12:15 PM
Morning international flight to Nairobi (2h 15m).
Upon arrival, obtain visa, transfer to hotel. Lunch and relaxation.
Overnight at Radisson Blue Upper Hill, Nairobi.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive north through the scenic Central Highlands, passing coffee and tea plantations with spectacular views of Mount Kenya (weather permitting). Cross the Equator before arriving at the remote Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya's most unique safari destinations. After lunch, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive in search of the famous Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Other wildlife includes African elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elands, impalas, dik-diks, waterbucks, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species. The reserve features dramatic volcanic landscapes, red-earth plains, acacia woodlands, rocky hills, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
Overnight in Samburu Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Samburu – Aberdare / Mount Kenya Region
Samburu – Aberdare / Mount Kenya Region
Samburu – Aberdare / Mount Kenya Region
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, when predators and other wildlife are most active. After breakfast, drive south to the cool forested highlands of the Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya region. Arrive at your unique tree lodge, built overlooking a floodlit waterhole where wildlife gathers throughout the day and night. Relax on the viewing decks and watch elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, hyenas, and occasionally elusive leopards and black rhinos as they visit to drink. This peaceful setting offers one of Kenya's most memorable wildlife experiences.
Overnight at Silva Montana in Aberdare / Mount Kenya.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Silva Montana Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru National Park
Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru National Park
Mount Kenya to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, travel through Kenya's beautiful countryside with a stop at the spectacular Thomson Falls, a scenic 74-meter waterfall surrounded by lush landscapes. Continue into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of East Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and baboons. The lake is also famous for its flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, and numerous waterbirds depending on seasonal water levels.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier safari destination. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the endless golden savannah. Search for the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, topis, elands, gazelles, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. During the migration season (July–October), witness one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Overnight at PrideInn Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Masai Mara Safari Game drive Safari
Masai Mara Safari Game drive Safari
Full Day Masai Mara Safari
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing opportunities to observe wildlife in different habitats. Track prides of lions, elusive leopards, fast-running cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, Nile crocodiles, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. The reserve is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 500 recorded bird species including secretary birds, martial eagles, vultures, hornbills, and crowned cranes. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village.
Overnight at PrideInn Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy a final early morning game drive as the African bush awakens, offering excellent opportunities to spot predators before breakfast. After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, passing through the Great Rift Valley with opportunities for photography along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure, bringing your unforgettable Kenya Big Five Safari and East African wildlife adventure to a memorable conclusion.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
