Danakil Depressions, Omo Valley and Northern Ethiopia Tours

Embark on a 15-day trekking tour in the stunning Simen Mountains of Ethiopia. Explore the cultural circuit of the north, with expert local guides and customizable itineraries.

Duration: 15 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival Bole International Airport city Tour

ethio tours and car rent - Arrival Bole International Airport
will meet all clients arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time. For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.
Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa / City Tour
Beginning of the tour in Addis Ababa. Morning free. Afternoon (1400 hrs from the hotel) tour of the capital: visit Entoto mountains with views over the capital, the National museum, St George church. ON (overnight) chosen hotel.

Fly to Diredewa then harer

Harar - Day 2: Fly to DireDawa
Meet your vehicles and proceed to Harar. On the way visit the chat market at Awedae. Afternoon visit of Harar: the mosques, city walls, the basket production, the markets, French poet Rimbaud house, and more. Evening visit a man feeding wild hyenas, at the doors of the town. Meals & ON in hotel.

awash national Park

Awash National Park - Drive to the Awash National Park
Visiting Afar people on the way. At the park admire a very nice flora & fauna (Oryx, lesser kudu, dik-dik, crocodiles, hippos, many birds & more), the Awash river falls + the river gorge & more. ON Fafate lodge in the park or Genet hotel in Awash town.

Drive to semera

Semera - Day 4: Drive to Semera
Proceed then to the Afar people and reach Semera, where we take the permits for the Danakil. Dinner & ON camping Me’aseni lodge or other.

visit afar

Afar Region - Day 5: Visit Afar people extracting salt from lake Afrera
Proceed to the hot springs, where we’ll camp (next to the springs). Lunch on the way; dinner & ON camping

Drive to dodom

Semera - Day 6: Drive till Dodom.
Then organize the camels for the materials and trek from around 1500 hrs till early evening to the volcano. Here are fantastic views, with the lava and the volcano rim. Lunch on the way; dinner & ON camping on the volcano.

drive to dodom

Semera - Day 6: Drive till Dodom.
Then organize the camels for the materials and trek from around 1500 hrs till early evening to the volcano. Here are fantastic views, with the lava and the volcano rim. Lunch on the way; dinner & ON camping on the volcano.

Drive to mekele

Mek’ele - Day 8: walk to Berhale - Drive to Gheralta/ Mekele

Continue walking with the Afar people, following the camel’s caravans. Reach then Berhale, where you’ll meet the vehicles. Drive to Gheralta, in the Hawsen region. In ones from 120 mts below sea level we go to the Ethiopian highlands. Here in the Tigray region are found more than 110 different churches, with different architectural and ornamental designs, from the Axumite to the Zegwe dinasty, built in such difficult places over mountains to protect the churches and monasteries from any enemy. On the way visit Micael Imba church. Lunch on the way; dinner & ON Gheralta lodge Hawsen (or Axum hotel in Mekele, if Gheralta lodge is not available)

mekele

Mek’ele - Full day to visit these special churches: we suggest Abreha We Atsbeha, Degum Selassie & Wikro Cherkos. ON Gheralta lodge (or Axum htl in Mekele)

lalibela

Lalibela - fly axum to addis abeba then to lalibela
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. ‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you. Overnight in Lalibela.

lalibela

Lalibela - You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. ‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you. Overnight in Lalibela.

Fly to Lalibela

Gonder - fly to gonder
The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with Wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.

semien Mountans day trip

Debark - Excursion to Semien Mountains (122 kms 4 – 5 hrs drive)
Today you will drive to Buyit Ras a segment of the Semein Mountain. This is a sight, which is termed as the most wild and magnificent view all Ethiopian landscapes. The Semien Mountains National park is the only place in Ethiopia registered by the UNESCO as a natural beauty. Observe the magnificent scenery. Overnight in Gondar.

Drive to Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar - Later, you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege peninsula monasteries. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

addis abeba

Addis Ababa - transfer to addis abeba

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Trekking gear
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Domostic Flights
Additional Information

This spectacular Ethiopia holiday is a small group tour, traveling with local expert guides on a cultural circuit of the north of the country.

Our trekking itineraries can be tailored to meet your preference with easy going trails or more challenging routes providing travelers with a good range of options as well as the chance to extend overnight stays in villages from two nights to a whole week.

  • Must be fit challenging Trekking to the mountains and in very cold weather
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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