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Tour
Itinerary:
M17566: Since 1997 a small safari family business for private guests and
small groups. We are against mass tourism in Ethiopia.
Day 1: Arrival at Addis Ababa.
City tour of the town which includes the view from mount Entoto, the old
Museum at Entoto which displays the materials of 18th century, Ethnological
Museum and Art gallery of Addis Ababa University and the Archaeological
Museum. Over night in Ambassador Hotel or other Guest House.
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Dabre Markos (300 kms asphalt)
After early start drive to the top of the chain Mountain of Entoto. This a
plateau with an average altitude of 3000 meters above see level. . When you
reach the river the altitude is 1000 meters a.s.l. This river is like a
natural boundary between two provinces, Showa. After you crossed the gorge,
until you reach Bahir Dar you drive in Northern Central Massif. Arrival at
Dabre Markos and Overnight stay in Shebel Hotel.
Day 3: Dabre Markos - Bahir Dar (260kms)
Start the drive after breakfast. You drive through rolling mountains of
Gojam and Agaw people. In late afternoon drive to the outskirt of the town
to the view point called Bezawit to have good view of the town, the lake and
the Blue Nile River. Overnight in Ethio Star Hotel.
Day 4: Full day around Bahir Dar (Blue Nilefalls or Island
monasteries.
Bahir Dar is a town located on the southern shores of Lake Tana.
Thirty-seven islands dot this immense body of water, and twenty of them
shelter historic churches and monasteries.
Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile, and the most dramatic wonder here
is the Blue Nile Falls; during flood-stage it is more than 1300 feet wide.
Nowadays more than 90% of the waterfalls are used for hydro electric power.
In the evening, after dinner you can enjoy the traditional music in one of
the small cultural musician bars(Azmari Bet). Ethio Star Hotel.
Day 5: Bahir Dar - Gondar drive (180 kms)
After early start drive through Woreta and Fogera plain. After the plain the
route pass through the Adis Zemen chain of mountains which are part of the
Semein Mountain. Arrive Gondar and check in to Balagaz Hotel.
Day 6: Half day in Gondar and drive to Dabark, in Semein Mountain
Hotel
After breakfast drive to the center of the town for walking and visit the
different sites like the daily colorful market of the town. back to hotel
for lunch. After lunch drive to Dabark which is the gate of the Park. Over
night in Semein Mountain Hotel( this is very basic hotel with common
shower). If you can afford there is a lodge in the park which charges
USD135.00 per day.
Day 7: Debark - Semein Mountain - Debark
After early breakfast and buying entrance ticket, drive on the edge of the
escarpment which has good view of the surrounding and there is chance to see
the endemic Gelada baboon. These baboons are grass eaters and will be seen
in family units in many areas of the Semein. They are also known as the 'the
bleeding heart baboon' as there are red areas on the chest. Generally the
area before Sankabar is mainly through cultivated areas. Few indigenous
trees will bee seen in the area except the introduced eucalyptus. In some
areas, plants such as St. John's wort and heather will bee seen. Also many
smaller herbs like Alchemila, Kiniphofia, red-hot pocker and Lobelia will be
seen. Drive back and Overnight in Dabark Semein Mountain Hotel.
Day 8: Dabark - Axum drive (280 kms)
This day you cross through twl wonderfull landscapes, the Limalimo and The
Valley of Tekeze River. The road is winding(snakey), and it gives very good
view of the mountains of the Semein.In fact this is one of the most
difficult road in Africa. After you crossed the Valley of Tekeze you are in
the Regional State of Tigray. Arrive in late afternoon in Axum and Overnight
stay in the Yeha Hotel.
Day 9: Full day exploring Axum
Day 10: Axum - Adigrat drive (120 km) This is transit.
An all day road trip takes us east through dramatic volcanic formations to
Yeha, the capital of the earliest kingdom in Ethiopia. Here, the pre-Axumite
Temple of the Moon is the oldest known sacred site in Ethiopia dating to
about 700 B.C. It is reputed to be the best preserved example of South
Arabian style temple architecture in the world.
Day 11: Adigrat - Makale drive (120 kms)
This is a drive to visit some of the oldest rock-hewn churches of Ethiopia.
These churches are pre dating the churches of Lalibela at least by 400
years. En route you visit Wukro cherkos and Abreha Atsbeha church. Arrival
at Makale, the seat of Tigre Regional state. Overnight in Axum Hotel.
Day 12: Makale - Lalibela drive(380 kms)
This is the route to see another mountainous region. Specially, the
mountains around Mohony are very special. You cross many farm lands which
gives you the experience of the life of the farmers activity on their land.
Arrive Lalibela in late afternoon and check in to Seven Olives Hotel or
Lalibela Roha or the TESFA Village Hotel Development.
Day 13: Full day in Lalibela
Day 14: Visit the churches out of Lalibela town.
Day 15: Lalibela - Kombolcha drive(380)
This drive is still in the Northern Central Massif and still in Amhara
people. The landscape around Qebero Meda is wonderfull. Stop for lunch in
Woldiya town and continue to Kombolcha. Overnight in Tekle Hotel.
Day 16: Kombolcha - Bati - Awassh, Ganat Hotel(400 km)
This drive takes you first to the belt of North east mountains until you
reach the town of Bati. Bati has very famous colorful Monday market which is
the meeting place of different tribes coming both from highland and lowland.
It is also common to see the camel caravans coming for market. After Bati
you drive in the very barren lowland once which was the place of our old
ancestors. This is where many anthropologists are digging for human fossil.
Arrive Awash and over night in Ganat Hotel.
Day 17: Awash - Harara drive, Rawuda Gust House(300 km)
From Awash we drive to east country. The first 100 km is in the great Rift
Valley. After Asebe Teferi town we start driving on the eastern Highland
until we reach Harar town. Arrive the old and walled city of Harar, check in
to Rawda Guest House.
Day 18: Full day visit of Harar
Today is the day to explore the a millennium old town of Harar. This famous
town attracted many great people from around the world. Harar was the
commercial center of North-East Africa and once. It was the center of
Islamic study for centuries. The old wall surrounding the town, and the fife
gates make this town Unique. The visit of Harar includes, the 10th century
palace of Emperor Hailesilase, the house of the famous French poet, Ramboud,
the Christian market, the Muslim market, The Harari Museum. This evening
before dinner we visit the hyena man who is feeding the wild Hyenas at dusk
and night.
Day 19: Harar - Awash drive, Buffet de la Gare.
Day 20: Awash - Awash park - Addis Ababa, Bourgainvillier Guest
House.
Before we head to the capital city we drive to Awash National Park. Awash
Park is home of Beisa Oryx and some Gazelsother antelope families. In
Addition to this Awash River waterfalls, the escarpment of the river is
wonderful. Continue the drive and arrival at Addis Ababa. Since this is the
last day, you can have a visit the shopping centers of Addis for some
traditional materials.
Day 21: Departure. Back to home. Or start the southern routes to
vvist the tribes of Ethiopia.
Notes: The hotels mentioned are better hotels. In Addis, Bahir Dar, Gondar,
Dabark and Axum there is a chance to book the best once. In this case you
have to add $400 per person.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer.
Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Notes:
Prices are constantly changing in Ethiopia due to inflationary pressures.
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Ethiopia
Nature & Wildlife
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