Ethiopia Historic Discovery Safari - Journey through the mysteries of Ethiopia - safari through the amazing land of discovery & oldest independent country of Africa.
Duration: 11 day (this was originally a 10 day so now you get 1 extra day).Ethiopia Historic Discovery Safari starts in Addis Ababa and takes you all around Ethiopia on a Hotel-Accommodated tour.
Highlights:
Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, 11 Churches in Lalibela, Semein Mountains, Axum, Dire Dawar, Harar, Lake Tana
Departure Dates 2012:
Every day with a minimum of 1 person.
Accommodation:
The facilities in some of the areas that you will be visiting are sometimes basic. PLEASE COME PREPARED! Participants are usually very quick to adapt themselves to the conditions of the safari. It’s all part of the adventure!
Whilst we have been specific about which lodges or hotels we may use whilst on tour, please note that accommodation on tour could change from that stated in this dossier or in our brochures.
Hotels, lodges or chalets used will be simple, clean basic traveller’s accommodation. In some cases ablution facilities may be on a sharing basis.
Tour Fare 2012: Per Person Rate
2-3 pax: USD 3955 / EUR 2965
4-6 pax: USD 2775 / EUR 2085
7-14 pax: USD 2455 / EUR 1840
Single Supplement: USD 640 / EUR 480
Single person rate: USD 7270 / EUR 5 455 (no single supplement required)
**Flights: Due to airfare changes, the internal flight mentioned in this itinerary are not included in the tour costs.
Please note: All rates are subject to change
We can customise your own private safari/tour to suit your travel dates and budget.
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Day 1: Addis Ababa
Arrive at Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Ghion Hotel
Day 2: Addis - Bahir Dar
We fly to Bahir Dar and visit the famous Blue Nile Falls. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries of Azwa Mariam and Ura Kidane Mihret. [BLD]
Overnight: Tana Hotel
Day 3: Bahir Dar – Gondar
This morning we leave Bahir Dar and drive 185km to Gondar. After lunch we explore this wonderful city. Gondar, founded by Emperor Fasilidas around 1635, is famous for its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches - in particular, Debra Berhan Selassie which represents a masterpiece of the Gondarene School of art. [BLD]
Overnight: Goha Hotel
We head north to the Simein Mountains National Park and visit the breathtaking mountain range and one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia – the Gelada Baboon or the bleeding heart baboon. [BLD]
Overnight: Simein Lodge
Day 5: Simein Mountains National Park – Axum
Drive through the remarkable Tekezze Gorge to the earliest capital of Ethiopia – Axum. On our way, visit the villages of the Tigre people. The African nation's historic route begins in the ancient city of Axum, which dates to about 100 B.C. This capital city was the first place in Ethiopia to adopt a new religion -- Christianity. According to the Old Testament, The Queen of Sheba was born in Axum, but travelled to Israel to meet King Solomon. They had a son named Menelik, who later became the first emperor of Ethiopia. Menelik brought the original Arc of the Covenant back to Ethiopia from Israel [BLD]
Overnight: Yeha Hotel
We enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Axum, which includes visiting the Stele Park, the Archeological Museum of Axum, the St. Mary of Zion Church, the palace and tomb of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel (6th Century AD) and the palace of the Queen of Sheba (9th Century BC). [BLD]
Overnight: Yeha Hotel
Day 7: Axum – Lalibela
In the morning we fly to Lalibela and after lunch we visit the first group of churches of Lalibela that are found north of a small stream called River Jordan. The small town of Lalibela in Ethiopia is home to one of the world's most astounding sacred sites: 11 rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single block of granite with its roof at ground level. [BLD]
Overnight: Roha Hotel
Day 8: Lalibela
This morning we walk or ride on the back of a mule to the hill top semi monolithic church of Asheton Mariam (13yth Century AD). Here we enjoy a birds eye view of the surrounding area. [BLD]
Overnight: Roha Hotel
After breakfast we fly back to Addis Ababa and take a short city tour to visit the National Museum of Addis Ababa – where the fossil remains of the oldest hominid (Lucy – 3.25 mil years old)- is kept at, and Mercato – the largest open-air market in Africa. [B]
Overnight: Ghion Hotel
Day 10: Addis – Dire Dawa – Harar
Today we fly east to Dire Dawa and drive to the walled town of Harar, which was the Muslim Capital of Ethiopia in the medieval times. On our way to Harar, visit the villages of the Hararghe Oromo people. At Harar we visit the house of the famous French poet – Arthur Rimbaud who lived in Harar in the 19th Century, the cultural market of Harar where you can visit the people of Adere (Harari), Oromo and Amhara together, and in the evening drive to one of the gates of Harar to visit the ‘Hyena Man’ who feeds wild hyenas by hand. [BLD]
Overnight: Heritage Plaza Hotel
Day 11: Harar – Dire Dawa – Addis
Drive 55 km to Dire Dawa visiting the largest Chat (Mild Stimulant) Market at Aweday. In Addis have time to make walks on the main streets to visit historical Monuments, and for shopping. In the evening, we will host you at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis where you can see the folkloric dances of the Ethiopian people and taste their variety of meals. After dinner, you will be taken to the airport for your onward evening flight. [BD]
Included in the price:
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary, entry fees, english-speaking guide, transport, mineral water.
Not included in the price:
Visas, personal expenses and travel insurance, gratuities, optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
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