8-Day Ethiopia Highlights Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis abeba to lalibela

Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela. Check into your hotel and have lunch.
Afternoon guided visit to Lalibela’s famous rock-hewn churches, including Bet Medhane Alem,
One of the largest rock-hewn churches, supported by impressive stone pillars. Bet Maryam and Bet Giyorgis. Sunset viewpoint overlooking Lalibela.

Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sora Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly lalibela to Gonder

Early morning visit to the remaining church groups in Lalibela. Visit the underground passages and courtyards around the churches. Visit Bete Gabriel rufael. A dramatic rock-hewn complex with unusual architecture and tunnels. Afternoon flight to Gondar, subject to the airline schedule.
Evening walk through Gondar and traditional Ethiopian dinner.
Overnight: Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive from Gonder to Simien mountain

Morning visit to the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi) Historic royal complex with castles and palaces from Ethiopia’s imperial era. Plus Fasilides’ Bath and Debre Berhan Selassie Church Famous for its colorful paintings and remarkable ceiling covered with angel faces. After lunch, drive toward Simien Mountains National Park. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way. Short sunset walk around the lodge.

Overnight: Simien Mountains.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle) & Walking safaris (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore simien mountain

Early morning drive into the national park. Trek through the dramatic Simien escarpment. Look for endemic Gelada baboons and, with luck, Walia ibex. Visit spectacular viewpoints such as Jinbar Waterfall or Imet Gogo, depending on trekking conditions. Picnic lunch in the mountains. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight: Simien Mountains.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Simien Mountains, Gondar, Addis Ababa, Jinka

Early transfer from Simien to Gondar. Fly Gondar → Addis Ababa.
Connect with a domestic flight toward Jinka, the main gateway to the southern Omo Valley, subject to flight schedules. Meet your private 4WD driver and guide. Continue toward Turmi if flight timing permits.
Overnight: Jinka or Turmi.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Omo valley Hammer Culture

Explore the Omo Valley around Turmi. Visit a Hamer village and learn about traditional daily life, pastoralism, crafts and customs. Depending on the day and local arrangements, visit a local market. Continue through the surrounding countryside by 4WD. Sunset over the Omo Valley landscape.

Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Omo Valley Dassanech Lake Turkana Area

Early departure toward the Omo River. drive where applicable and visit a Dassanech community. Experience the landscape around the Omo River and the northern Lake Turkana region. Return to Turmi/Jinka. Evening cultural experience or traditional dinner.

Overnight: Jinka or Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

Game drives (Normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Jinka addis, abeba city tour and departuer

Morning flight from Jinka to Addis Ababa, subject to the confirmed schedule.
Depending on your international departure time, have lunch and some free time in Addis Ababa. Transfer to Bole International Airport for your onward flight.
End of the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Minivan)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.