Essence Ethiopia Tours

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$3,630 pp (USD)

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This 14-day Grand Historic Route, Danakil & Lalibela Trekking Experience offers an in-depth journey through Ethiopia’s most celebrated cultural, historical, and natural highlights. The itinerary follows the classic Northern Historic Route, visiting Lake Tana, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, Axum, Yeha, and Lalibela—all UNESCO World Heritage Sites—while also venturing into the dramatic Danakil Depression, one of the most extreme geological environments on Earth.

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Route

Ethiopia
Start Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2 Bahir Dar (City)
Day 3 Gondar (City)
Day 4 Simien Mountains NP
Day 5-6 Axum (City)
Day 7 Mekele (City)
Day 8-10 Danakil Depression (Highlight)
Day 11-12 Lalibela (Town)
End Addis Ababa (City) (Day 13)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and hotels.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

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Minimum age of 10 years

The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.

Activities & Transportation

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
  • Book your own international flights when using this operator help
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Day
    Accommodation
    Meals
  • 1
    Sun View Addis Hotel Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 2
    Lake Avenue Hotel Mid-range hotel in Bahir Dar (City) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 3
    HaZ Hotel Mid-range hotel in Gondar (City) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 4
    Ras Dejen Hotel Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Simien Mountains NP – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 5-6
    Sabean International Hotel Budget hotel in Axum (City) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 7
    Homeland Hotel Mekelle Mid-range hotel in Mekele (City) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 8-9
    Budget camping Danakil Depression (Highlight) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 10
    Sun View Addis Hotel Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 11-12
    Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel in Lalibela (Town) – All Meals Included
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    +10 Photos
    All Meals Included
  • 13
    Sun View Addis Hotel Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 14
    End of tour
    (No accommodation) – Breakfast Included
    Breakfast Included

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Essence Ethiopia Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Essence Ethiopia Tours.