Ethiopia
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Exploring Ethiopia

Tour operator: Local agency

From the Bale Mountains to the lakes of the Rift Valley, with stops for unique encounters with the Rastafarians and moments of relaxation at the Wondo Genet hot springs!

Starting from:$2,439

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Duration

11 days / 10 nights

Age range

18+

Guide speaks

Group size

2-12 people

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Nature:
Natural oases, active volcanoes, tropical forests, and more.

Nature

80%

Urban:
Historical centers, street mazes, and all the comforts of the city.

Urban

20%

Adventure:
Trekking, canyoning, snorkeling, and many other activities.

Adventure

70%

Culture:
Museums, art galleries, historical buildings, and monuments.

Culture

70%

Relax:
In the pool, at the spa, or on a Caribbean beach.

Relax

30%

Intensity:
Required physical effort and pace of the journey.

Intensity

70%

What you'll visit

Itinerary

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More information regarding the schedule and meeting point of the first/last day will be provided after booking.

day 1

ADDIS ABABA - AWASA

Arrive at Addis Ababa. Meet your representative at the airport, have breakfast, and begin the tour of the capital: visit the National Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. Later, transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest. In the evening, enjoy Ethiopian jazz at the Jazzamba Lounge at the Taitu Hotel or Ethiopian jazz at the African Jazz Village in the Ghion Hotel. Meals on your own; overnight stay at the Ghion Hotel or similar.

Lunch and dinner not included. Transfers not included. Excursions included. It is recommended to take a flight that arrives in the morning or the day before so as not to miss today's excursions.

day 2

AWASA

Have breakfast and drive to the Awash National Park. Awash National Park is home to over 81 species of mammals and 43 species of reptiles. Here, the Beisa oryx are common for their populations. Other species in the park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, hippos, spotted hyenas, striped hyenas, Soemmerring's gazelles, waterbucks, necked-spotted otters, rock hyraxes, klipspringers, Salt's dik-diks, lesser kudus, greater kudus, and warthogs. In the afternoon, go on a safari and visit the Awash River falls and the hot springs. Dinner and overnight stay at Doho Lodge.

Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 3

AWASA - HARAR

Morning safari, later have lunch and drive towards Harar. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch not included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 4

HARAR

Visit Harar, surrounded by an ancient defensive wall with several large gates. The city is known for its labyrinthine alleys and traditional houses decorated inside with flat hanging baskets. A replica house is on display at the Harar Community Center Museum. A holy city for Islam, Harar is home to numerous mosques, including the Great Jami Mosque with its tall white minarets. Visit the homes of the Adere people, the markets, the mosques, and the house of the French poet Rimbaud. In the evening, witness the performances of the hyena man: a man who feeds wild hyenas. Meals in a city restaurant and overnight stay in a hotel.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 5

HARAR - BABILE

We will reach Babylon, the valley of wonders, home to numerous elephants and other animals. In the afternoon, head towards Dire Dawa and visit the markets, the famous Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway station and take a city tour. Lunch at a restaurant in Harar; dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Dire Dawa.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 6

AWEDAE - SODORE

Drive early in the morning to Awedae to visit the wonderful Chad market. Visit a village and the Afar people along the way. Then continue towards the city of Nazareth and the hot springs and pools of Sodore. Lunch on the way; dinner and overnight stay at the Sodore resort.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 7

BALE

Join us on a journey to the Bale Mountains. The Bale Mountains are home to truly unique flora and fauna, featuring Afro-Alpine vegetation and endemic mammals. Enjoy a lunch on the trail; dinner and overnight stay at the Wabe Shebele hotel in Bale Goba.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 8

SANETE - TULUDIMTU

In the morning, visit to the Sanete plateau, known for its unique Afro-alpine vegetation and for spotting various animals, including the Semien red fox, endemic to the area. In the afternoon, drive to the Tuludimtu forest to observe animals such as the mountain Nyala, also endemic. Packed lunch along the way; dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 9

TULUDIMTU

Drive towards the Sheik Hussein sanctuary. Alternatively, take walks in Dinsho. Packed lunch; dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 10

SHASHAMANE

Drive to Shashamane, the city of the famous Rastafarians. Visit a Rastafarian house and museum. Then continue to the hot springs and mountains at Wondo Genet. Lunch in Shashamane; dinner and overnight stay at the Wabe Shebele in Wondo Genet.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers included.

day 11

LANGANO AND ZWAY - ADDIS ABABA

Then continue towards the Rift Valley lakes of Langano and Zway, for numerous birds and very beautiful views. Then continue the return journey to Addis Ababa. Lunch along the way; dinner and overnight stay at the hotel or transfer to the airport for departure.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Excursions included. Transfers not included. Flight not included.

What's included

Minibus/bus (minibus with 14 seats and bus with 22 seats) in Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Zanzibar, and on the historical route in Ethiopia.
Support vehicle needed for cook, companions, police when necessary in Danakil or Surma in Ethiopia.
Accommodation in hotels and campsites for the entire tour in double/twin rooms.
Meals as per itinerary
Guide: English-speaking driver-guide for the entire tour (guides who speak German, Italian, Spanish, French can be added or quoted separately).
Admission fees
Administrative costs and government fees
Travel health and luggage insurance

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Not included

International flights
Domestic flights
Round-trip airport-hotel transfers, available for an additional charge
Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
Optional excursions
Mance
Personal expenses
Everything not specifically mentioned under the section “What’s included”

Important things to know

Trip features

Journey open to travelers with no age restrictions.

You will travel with travelers from other agencies: the larger the group, the more fun it is!

The trip is organized by tour operators and local guides, selected by Tramundi for you.

General trip information

Remember to bring a valid passport with an expiration date not less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country.

Currency

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are not mandatory.

These directions are for informational purposes only; to confirm the necessity of any vaccinations, it is recommended to consult your doctor.

Documents and visas

A passport is required, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months upon entry into the country. A visa is also required for entry into the country.

Emergency numbers

Police: +291 1 127799

Electrical outlets

Type C, D, J, L

Explore the natural wonders of Ethiopia on a fascinating journey that takes you through the Bale Mountains, the Rift Valley lake valleys, and the hot springs of Wondo Genet. Meet the Rastafarians in Shashamane, spot endemic animals in the forests of Tuludimtu, and visit the picturesque markets of Awedae.

Travel without worries

Medical and luggage insurance and covid coverage always included, extended medical insurance, cancellation insurance and refund options available.

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