Our photographic adventure tour focuses on the historically important regions of Bahir Dar, Gondar, Askum and Lalibela and weaves the story of a once great and powerful kingdom. The Simien Mountains will have you traversing an amazing national park that provides a habitat for some of Ethiopia’s endemic wildlife. Whilst trekking it is not unusual to walk among troops of gelada baboons, see Walya Ibexes on the rocky cliff face and hear or observe some of the country's many endemic birds. Combined with this is the chance of interacting with rural villages and gaining an insight into the daily lives of the villagers, as they struggle to survive in a harsh environment with few natural resources. Learn more.
Tour dates
April 2012 (15 nights)
Tour Itinerary
Days 1 and 2: Arrival at Bole International Airport at Addis Ababa. You will meet by me or one of my staff members at the airport and drive to your accommodation for check in. Explore the city with its many churches, museums, the biggest open market of Africa, etc. Experience the local cuisine and amazing cultural dancing in cultural restaurants. Have some spare time to do individual activities like visiting or volunteering in orphanages, schools, family, hospitals, etc.
Days 3 and 4: Fly to Lalibela. Explore and photograph the incredible Rock Hewn Churches and places of interest, visit the town and learn more about the history.
Day 5: Fly to Axum to visit the more than 3 thousand year old historical rock Obelisks, Queen Sheba’s Castle, tombs of Ancient Rulers, St. Mary church of Tsion where the Ark of Covenant is found and more.
Day 6: Fly to Gondar. Sightseeing of the Castle of Fasiledes and the Holy Trinity Church. Have city tour and participate in traditional dancing.
Days7 and 8: Drive to the Simien Mountains. Hike, trekking, camp, and experience the wildlife for two days. The Simien Mts. are the home of endemic animals, such as the gelada baboon and Waliya ibex, and indigenous trees.
Days 9 and 10: Drive to Bahir-Dar. Visit the bustling market, visit the Blue Nile Falls. Take a cruise on Lake Tana to visit the ancient island monasteries and examine the ancient manuscripts and treasures.Visit Bahir-Dar Hamlin Fistula Center.
Days 11 and 12: Drive to Addis Ababa. On the way, experience the rural part of Ethiopia, churches, Abay Gorge (Blue Nile Bridge), Portuguese Bridge, Debre Libanos Church, Mount Entoto. Check-in accommodation and take a rest.
Day 13: Visit the Hamlin Fistula Hospital (Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital) and the rehabilitation center (Desta Mender) and Hamlin College of Midwives. Spend quality time and learn more about the hospital’s activity. Have some spare time to do individual activities like visiting or volunteering in orphanages, schools, family, hospitals, etc.
Day 14: Drive to the southern part of the country through the Rift Valley to a place called Yirgalem with a tropical forest area. On the way visit a few spots. Spend the night in a lovely traditional lodge with the traditional coffee ceremony, vulture and hyena feeding event in late afternoon.
Day 15: Visit Yirgalem Hamlin Fistula Center and meet the staff as well as patients, learn more about the activities. Drive to Addis on the way visiting lake side cities like Langano (Golden Lake), Zway, Awassa.
Day 16: Free time to go shopping or do individual activities. Departure from Bole Airport depending on your flight schedule.
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