"Ethiopian Timket Festival"

Day 1: Arrival and drive to Desse
In the morning have a break fast and head to Desse. En route have a visit to the Italian made Tunnel and the mouth of the Rift Valley system at a place called “Tarmaber”. Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Drive to Lalibela
Drive from Desse to Lalibela. En route visit the Hayq Lake and also the island monastery of Stephen Attend the Ethiopian X-mass festival in Lalibela which is colorful. O/n Hotel

Day 3: Visit the Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Early in the morning after breakfast, head exploring the UNESCO registered world wonders of the rock-hewn churches (1st group) only. After lunch head for a visit of the remaining churches. O/n Hotel

Day 4: Visit the surrounding Rock-hewn churches.
Trek up to the Mountain to visit the rock church of Asheton Mariam and back to Lalibela for lunch beak. In the afternoon visit the other Cave church of Nakutola’ab located 7Kms away from the town. O/n Hotel

Day 5: Drive to Mekelle
Head to Mekelle via the Sekota road. On the way visit the least visited but famous world-renowned Cave church of Yimrhane Kirstos. O/n Hotel

Day 6: Visit the rock-churches of Tigray
after break fast visit the near by famous rock churches of Petros and Paulos, Medhane Alem Adi Kasho and back to Mekelle for overnight stay. O/n Hotel

Day 7: Drive to Axum
Drive Mekelle- Axum. On the way visit the Yeha Temple, Debre Damo monastery, Abreha-Atsbeha rock church, Negash Mosque. O/n Hotel
Day 8: Visit Axum
In the morning have a visit to Axum’s St. Mary of Zion church, Stele of Axum and the tomb there and the Bath of Queen Sheba. After lunch head to the Palace of Sheba, the Tomb of King Kaleb and his son (6th century), stone inscription of king Ezana. O/n Hotel

Day 9: Drive to Semien Mountain National Park.
In the morning have break fast and drive to Sankaber via the scenic beauty of the Semien mountains and also the Tekeze gorge where one can see incense trees. This is the site that is termed as the most wild and spectacular of all Ethiopian landscapes-The Roof of Africa. Observe the magnificent scenery, birds and game like an endemic Gelada Baboon. O/N Camping

Day 10: Semien Mountain National Park.
Start trekking from Sankaber to Geech which is the most scenic road. O/n camping

Day 11: Semien Mountain National Park. O/n Camping

Day 12: Semien Mountain National Park.
Continue trekking to Chenek, another scenic spot where you have the chance to spot the other endemic wild animal, Walia Ibex. O/n camping

Day 13: Semien Mountain National Park
Trek from Chenek to Ambiquo a breathtaking site in the park, whose scenery is published by many promotions. O/n camping

Day 14: Drive from Semien Mountain National Park to Gondar
Drive from Semien Mountain National Park - Gondar. Along the road before getting to Gondar, visit the Felasha, Ethiopian Jew village and their hand made artifacts and attend the eve Epiphany celebration at the bathing pool of Gondar. O/n Hotel

Day 15: Gondar
Attend the colorful religious celebration of epiphany festival and also visit the 17th century castles of Gondar together with the bathing castle of King Fasilades. Have a visit to the colorfully decorated church of Debre-Brehan Selassie. O/n Hotel

Day 16: Drive to Bahir Dar
Drive back to Bahir Dar and make boat cruise on Lake Tana to explore the ancient medieval monasteries of Ura Kidanemheret. In the afternoon take lunch and proceed to the Blue-Nile falls. O/n Hotel

Day 17: Drive back to Addis Ababa and departure
In the morning start driving back to Addis Ababa. En route visit the 13th century historical monastery of Debre-Libanos. Up on arrival be taken to do shopping and be transferred to airport for departure

Off-Road Ethiopia Tour wishes you a pleasant stay!

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Price/Person: 800.00 EUR
Number of participants 2-20
Duration: Days

Area: Ethiopia
Accomodation is included in this tour: All accommodations mentioned are the best available in the attractions which are of 3 star standards except the Camping Days. During Camping Days, we provide full camping gears.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   german
   english
   french
   spanish

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Tewodros Getnet

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Vita
Tewodros Getnet is the managing Director of Off-Road Ethiopia Tour. He graduated from Addis Ababa University in Veterinary Medicine, Graduated from the only government institute of Catering and Tourism in Tourist Guiding and Management and Again from Addis Ababa University in Political Science and International Relations. He had attended many international Tourism exhibitions and Tourism Conferences.

Off-Road Ethiopia Tour is established by this young professional having staffs who have also immense knowledge of the sector. The company is also well equipped with different Field Vehicles such as 4X4, Mini Bus and Coaster Buses.

Off-Road Ethiopia Tour offers Amazing and Unique Ethiopian Off-Road; Cultural, Ornithological, Historical, Natural and Archeological Tours. Also tours to the Afar region of Danakil Depression and Tigray Rock-churches and Ecological tours.


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