Ethiopia
Ethiopia — The Historic Route
Lalibela, Gondar and the Simien Mountains.
Three thousand years of continuous history, and a landscape that most people have no mental image of at all until they stand in it.
This is a cultural journey with two days of highland trekking built in. It pairs well with a short Kenyan safari for travellers who want wildlife too.
Itinerary
- 1
Arrive Addis Ababa
Met on arrival. Afternoon at the National Museum, including the Lucy skeleton.
- 2
To Bahir Dar
Fly north to Lake Tana. Afternoon boat trip to the island monasteries.
- 3
Blue Nile Falls
Morning at the falls, afternoon at leisure on the lakeshore.
- 4
To Gondar
Drive north to the royal enclosure and its seventeenth-century castles.
- 5
Into the Simiens
Drive into the national park. Afternoon walk along the escarpment among gelada troops.
- 6
Simien trekking
A full day walking the escarpment rim, with drops of over a thousand metres beside you.
- 7
To Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Afternoon at the north-western group of rock churches.
- 8
Lalibela's churches
The remaining churches, including Bet Giyorgis. Best visited early, during a service.
- 9
Return
Fly to Addis Ababa for onward international connections.
Ready when you are.
Enquire about this journeyIncluded
- + All domestic flights
- + Private vehicle and driver-guide
- + All entrance fees and church tickets
- + Simien park fees and scout
- + Breakfast and dinner daily
Not included
- − International flights
- − Visas
- − Travel insurance
- − Most lunches
- − Gratuities