Begin your exploration of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site, often referred to as "New Jerusalem." Admire Ethiopia’s dramatic highland scenery during the drive. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit historic monasteries. Join a guided group and drive towards the Danakil Depression, one of the Earth's most extreme environments.
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Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela in the morning.
Begin your exploration of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site, often referred to as "New Jerusalem."
Visit key sites such as:
Bet Giyorgis (St. George's Church): Known for its cross-shaped design.
Bet Medhane Alem: The largest monolithic church in Lalibela.
Bet Maryam: Famous for its rich frescoes and inscriptions.
Learn about the history, legends, and religious significance of these ancient sites.
Overnight: Lalibela.
Spend the morning exploring additional churches or visit a local village to experience the lifestyle and culture of the Lalibela community.
Fly to Gonder in the afternoon.
Tour the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), an impressive complex of castles and palaces built by Ethiopian emperors.
Visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church, renowned for its ceiling covered in vibrant angelic faces and beautiful frescoes.
Overnight: Gonder.
Drive to the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Admire Ethiopia’s dramatic highland scenery during the drive.
Arrive at the campsite and explore the area's unique ecosystem.
Highlights include steep escarpments, jagged peaks, and the chance to spot wildlife such as:
Gelada monkeys grazing in large groups.
The endangered Walia ibex and Ethiopian wolf.
Overnight: Camping in Simien Mountains.
Trek in Simien Mountains - Return to Gonder.
Embark to fully experience the beauty of the Simien Mountains.
Enjoy panoramic views from Imet Gogo and visit Jinbar Falls, a breathtaking waterfall plunging into a deep gorge.
Return to Gonder in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Gonder.
Drive to Bahir Dar, a vibrant city located by Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile.
Take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit its famous island monasteries, including:
Ura Kidane Mihret: Known for its vivid frescoes and ancient manuscripts.
Azwa Mariam: A peaceful monastery featuring impressive artwork and historic relics.
Spend the evening relaxing in Bahir Dar.
Overnight: Bahir Dar.
In the morning, drive to the Blue Nile Falls, also known as "Tis Issat" or "The Smoke of Fire," and take a short hike to the viewpoint for incredible views.
Return to Bahir Dar in the afternoon for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Spend the evening in Addis Ababa exploring local restaurants or resting.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.
Fly to Semera in the morning and join a guided group tour to the Danakil Depression, one of the Earth's hottest and most inhospitable regions.
Begin exploring surreal landscapes such as:
Sulfur springs with vibrant hues.
Expansive salt flats used by locals for salt mining.
Overnight: Danakil group camp.
Visit Dallol, known for its otherworldly geothermal landscapes with vivid green, yellow, and orange formations created by sulfur and mineral deposits.
Travel to Erta Ale, an active shield volcano.
Begin a late-afternoon hike to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime experience viewing the molten lava lake.
Camp near the volcano for the night.
Overnight: Danakil group camp.
Leave Danakil Depression in the morning and drive back to Mekelle.
Enjoy scenic views of the barren yet stunning desert terrain on your way.
Fly from Mekelle to Addis Ababa in the afternoon.
End the trip with last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Addis Ababa before your departure.
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| Office In: | Ethiopia |
| City: | Addis Ababa |
| Since: | 2011 » (15) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 15 - Employees |
Best Of Ethiopia Lalibela, Gonder, Simien, Bahir Dar & Danakil Tour
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Essence Ethiopia Tours is a professional and reliable travel agency, with which it was great to work from the moment I started to negotiate the 9-day program with its director. The price of the trip was affordable for me, the program and accommodations can obviously be adjusted to the individual's budget and his/her wishes. I traveled alone and Tsehaynnew was available 24 hours a day. He always sent me all the necessary information, departure and arrival times, boarding passes for flights, checked how I was feeling, answered my additional questions. I am grateful that he adjusted the program on the last day due to my poor health. Both main destinations in the program that I chose, Danakil depression and Omo valley, despite their differences, offered me a unique experience. Visiting the hottest inhabited place in the world was demanding due to the heat, but wonderful and unforgettable due to the breathtaking nature and good company (I was part of the group). Reshid, the guide and driver in Omo valley, told me a lot of interesting things while visiting four ethnic groups and made sure that I saw a special ceremony of the Hamer tribe and ate traditional food the whole time, for which I am really grateful. Moges, the guide in Addis Ababa, was also great, we saw all the special sights - from museums to the largest open market in Africa, and when I wanted to buy special Ethiopian scarves, I got them with his help?. Tsehaynnew is a friendly man who is also loved by the guides and drivers he works with. He solves all dilemmas on the spot, because he puts the well-being and good experiences of passengers first.?)
