5 Day Ethiopia Exploration: Ancient History, Artistic Riches, and Stunning Landscapes
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Addis Ababa
Embark on a 5-day exploration of Ethiopia, uncovering ancient history, artistic riches, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the wonders of Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Gondar, and Simien Mountains National Park.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

AddiS Ababa-

Addis Ababa Museum - It depends on your arrival time in Addis after you checked your hotel. You will be picked up at your hotel or preferred place you start your to at national museum, will see the National Museum, which is said to be one of the most important museums in whole Sub-Saharian Africa. 3,2 million-years old bones of our grand grand …. ancestor - Lucy, are one of the most famous exhibits of their collection. The attention of visitors is drawn by a rich collection of insignia of emperor and churches, costumes, and weapons. The oldest exhibits are rock sculptures and inscriptions from the times of Queen Saba, found near Aksum and in today’s Eritrea.

Ethnological Museum - After you visited national museum you will walk to The ethnographic museum, which is a next stop on our trip in Addis Abeba, is in the University. It was found and managed by Polish scientists, professor Stanisław Chojnacki. The most interesting part of the exhibition is a collection of crosses and icons. The museum should be visited by amateurs of folklore instruments, since the collection of them gathered in the museum is impressive. it will take you an hour then continue to Mount Entoto mariam where you will see Minillik 2 palace.

Entoto Maryam Church - After lunch, we will climb the Entoto hill located 3200 m above the sea. There is now a new park with an observation deck offering panoramic views of Addis Ababa. Here located was the capital city of Ethiopia, before Menelik II moved it to Addis Abeba. The king’s palace remained until today. The local museum exhibits crowns belonging to kings and church, costumes, and insignia. to visit this site it will take you an hour.

Mercato Market - The final attraction of the day in Addis Abeba will be a trip through Merkato, which is believed to be the biggest marketplace in Africa. And the most colorful market in Africa . it depends on your interest you can stay longer if you like to stay more ,mostly it takes around an hour. then will take you one of a nice traditional restaurants where you will see traditional dancing and music with transitional instruments

Fly Addis Ababa-Bahir Dar

Lake Tana - This day you will wake up 6:00 am travel to the airport and take a short flight to Bahir Dar, the flight departure at am and arrives 8:30 am you will be picked up at Bahir Dra airport at 8:30 am from airport to the city it is only 10 minutes drive and after you checkin your hotel you will be picked up at 9:30 am then take your for a boat trip to see monastery lakes.

There are 37 islands on Lake Tana, and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. You will Visit the monastery churches of the outlet of Blue Nile, Ura Kidane Mihiret and Azwa Mariam. Ura Kidane Mihiret is the best known of the monasteries and has an important collection of religious icons from the 16th to 18th centuries. Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings, and there will be time to visit the small museum. you will be in Bahir Dar around 1:00 pm and after lunch around 2:00 pm you will drive to Blue Nile falls

Blue Nile Falls - After lunch at 2:00 pm you will drive to Blue Nile falls for 1 hour to reach there, Blue Nile falls , which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water). The water plunges for 148 feet (45 m.), giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. Climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look, and then ascend the other side. The round-trip walk will take about one hour. Then, cross the Blue Nile by boat. around 5:00 pm you will drive back to Bahir Dar ,you will be at Bahir Dar around 6:30 pm and at 7:00 pm you will go for dinner.

Bahir Dar-Gondar

Fasil Ghebbi - This day you will wake up at 6 :30am and after breakfast at 7:30 am you will drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar, it takes 2 and half hours. you will reach Gondar around 12:30 pm then after rest sometime you will be picked up at 2pm to see royal fasil castle, Debre Brehane selassie churches and swimming pool etc.. You will finish your tour around 6:30 pm then after dinner will be drop at your hotel.

Gondar-Simien Mountains National Park

Simien Mountains National Park - After breakfast at 7:30 am you will be picked up and drive for about 2 hours through to the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO-listed area. Ethiopia’s scenic centerpiece is a mountainous central plateau that covers half of its surface area, and supports the vast majority of its population. It’s the most extensive contiguous block of fertile land on the eastern side of Africa. The elevated plateau stands almost entirely at altitudes above 6500 feet (2000 m.), and includes dozens of peaks above 13,000 feet (4000 m.), including Ras Dashen, the fifth-highest mountain in Africa at 14,905 feet (4543 m.)

The road to the mountains crosses areas of wild beauty, drawing close to the Simien Massif (in Amharic, Simien means north). You will almost certainly encounter troops of the endemic gelada baboons. This animal is often referred to as the bleeding heart baboon, or the lion monkey, because its coat is shaggy and resembles a lion.

You will return to Gondar around 5:30m-6pm over Gondar

Fly Gondar-Lalibela

Lalibela - At 9:am you will be transfer to Gondar airport to catch your flight to Lalibela and you will be picked up at Lalibela airport at 1:30 then directly will take you to Lalibela rock hewn churches that will take you around 5 hours to see then around 7pm will take you good restaurants . the end of the trip

What's Included
  • Transport via boat
  • All entrance fees included
  • Meals provided (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Government tax covered
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Professional tour guide
  • Airport and departure taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Domestic flight
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-day journey through Ethiopia, where you’ll explore ancient history, infinite landscapes, artwork treasures, and delectable food. Your journey commences in Addis Ababa, where you’ll encounter ‘Lucy,’ one of the most ancient humanoid skeletons ever discovered. As your journey continues, you’ll uncover the remarkable churches in Lalibela and Gondar and tour Lake Tana, the origin of the Blue Nile. A trip to Simien Mountains National Park, boasting some of Africa’s tallest summits, will also be on the itinerary. You’ll soon grasp why Ethiopia is fondly referred to as the ‘Land of Origins’.

Location
Bole Addis Ababa International Airport
1.We will write your name on paper and show you at passenger exit at. 2.We will meet you at Edna mall ,the opposite side of medhanialem church and in front of medhanialem buildings and at edna mall round about. 3. We will pick you up Bahir Dar airport ,Lalibela Airport.
Cancellation Policy

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

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499brittj
Oct 21, 2023
Unforgettable experience - Me and my friend booked our 5 days tour with Danakil Depression Tours to Omo valley cultural trip . We were lucky and happy traveling with the best tour company and we had beautiful time and great service as well unforgettable experience. Best tour tour operator and best crews
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Walterke5558sb
Aug 17, 2023
Extraordinary Service - In may 2023 I went on a week trip around Ethiopia organised solely by Danakil Depression Tours. The company and Alex had been recommended to me by two mutual contacts. From the very start I had a detailed conversation with about what I was looking to achieve from the trip, and Alex and Mickey put together a fantastic itinerary for me and helped me at every step of the way, organizing visas and even booking flights. Extremely helpful and from the beginning I was struck by the personal touch that the company manages to achieve. The trip was fantastic and combined history, culture, nature, churches, mosques, hiking, wild animals, amazing food and wonderful people. Alex and Mickey handpicked each local guide (who were all excellent and had detailed local knowledge) and also my driver Bini who was superb. And on each return to Addis I would meet with Mickey who came to my hotel, debriefed me and made sure that the trip was going well and I was happy. I cannot recommend Danakil Depression Tours enough. Utterly professional and gave me such comfort. I'm sure there are various dramas behind a week trip in Ethiopia but the entire experience was completely seamless and smooth. Thank you so much!
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