9-Day Photograph Tour Lalibela, Danakil & Tigray Church

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

Addis Ababa City Tour – Culture, History & Street Life

• Start your journey in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's high-altitude capital.
• Visit the National Museum to photograph ancient artifacts and the famous “Lucy” fossil.
• Head up to Entoto Hills for panoramic shots of the city and portraits of traditional Orthodox priests.
• Wander through Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market an ideal setting for capturing daily life, vibrant colors, and street portraits.

Overnight: Jano Hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Jano Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela

• Morning flight to Lalibela, the UNESCO-listed “New Jerusalem” of Ethiopia.
• Begin your photographic exploration with an afternoon visit to Bet Giyorgis (St. George’s Church) arguably the most iconic and photogenic church in Ethiopia, best captured during golden hour.
• Get dramatic aerial shots from the nearby bluff, and portraits of priests in traditional robes.
Overnight: Mountain Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Lalibela – Full-Day Church & Monastery Photography

• Begin early to catch the first light inside Bet Medhane Alem and Bet Maryam, where natural light streams through small windows, illuminating incense smoke and chanting priests.
• Photograph the religious rituals of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in motion, capturing monks in meditation and ancient manuscripts.
• In the afternoon, hike to Asheten Maryam Monastery above the town for a panoramic view and late light photography.
Overnight: Mountain Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Lalibela – Village Life & Portrait Photography

• Spend the day visiting a highland village near Lalibela to capture traditional homes, farmers, and daily life.
• Focus on portraiture and environmental storytelling — women baking injera, children herding goats, or elders weaving baskets.
• Wrap the day with a sunset over the Lasta Mountains, silhouetting local life against a glowing sky.
Overnight: 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)
• Drinks not included

Fly Lalibela to Addis Ababa and continue Semera

Fly Lalibela to Addis Ababa and continue go to Semera. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from the airport and driven to Semera Town for breakfast. You'll continue your journey to the base camp of the Dallol Depression, with a picnic lunch in Afdera Town along the way. After lunch, you'll continue driving to Dallol. Upon arrival, stop by Lake Asale to witness the stunning sunset over the salty lake. You'll enjoy dinner at the camp and spend the night at the Sabba campsite, sleeping outside under the stars.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Dallol Camel Caravans – Surreal Colors & Afar Culture

• Start early to photograph Dallol's sulfur fields, where vibrant colors (yellows, greens, oranges) contrast starkly with the desolate desert.
• Meet and photograph Afar tribesmen, camel caravans, and the traditional salt-mining process.
• Focus on documentary-style portraiture and color-rich compositions.
Overnight: Return to Mekele for rest and gear backup
Overnight: Vision Hotel.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning Shoot in Mekele – Transfer to Gheralta (Tigray)

• Drive to Hawzen in the Gheralta Mountains, famous for their towering sandstone cliffs and hidden rock-hewn churches.
• Sunset shoot of the Gheralta Massif, capturing golden hues over the rugged terrain and on the way you will visit different historical sites that registered on UNESCO.
Overnight: Vision Hotel.

Main Destination:

Gheralta Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Vision Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Climb to Abuna Yemata Guh – Ancient Art & Cliff Views

• Hike to Abuna Yemata Guh, a cliff-side church carved into the rock at nearly 2,500 meters above sea level.
• Photograph the breathtaking views, ancient 5th-century frescoes, and monks praying by candlelight.
• Capture shots of locals scaling the cliffs barefoot an epic scene for dramatic storytelling.
Overnight: Vision Hotel.

Main Destination:

Hawzen (Town)

Accommodation:

Vision Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Maryam Korkor – Return to Mekele – Fly to Addis Ababa

• Sunrise hike to Maryam Korkor or Daniel Korkor, offering beautiful highland vistas and peaceful church interiors.
• Engage with priests for final portraits, and shoot panoramic landscapes from the plateau.
• Return to Mekele for your afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa.
• If time allows, enjoy a farewell dinner and photo-sharing session before your departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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