Tours

Addis Ababa City Tour

Duration: half day

  • In this tour, we will go to the Bata Mariam church to see the original painting of Michelangelo, and the National Museum to see Lucy, the first human being skeleton. We will go to the Ethnological museum in the beautiful Addis Ababa university. We will have a coffee at Tomoca, the first coffee house in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa Markets Tour

Duration: half day

  • We will go to Merkato, the biggest open market in Africa. We will also go to Shro Meda, the market for traditional Ethiopian clothes, the leather shops in Stadium area and the pottery shops in Kachane.

Ethiopia Centeral Tour Experience

Deber Libanos 

Duration: one day

  • We will drive out 110km (about 68.35 mi) ride out from Addis Ababa to north of Ethiopia. On this tour we will see Blue Nile gorge and water fall and visit one of historical church and monastery. Deber Libanos (the Blue Nile) it’s one of longest Rift Valley with Monastery and complex sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of Abbay River. We welcome you to visit such combinations of natural and historical places in Ethiopia.

Menagesh Suba Park & Wenchi Crater Lake

Duration : one day

  • Menagesh is one of national forest established 15 centuries by Emperor Zara Yaqoob. The park is located 55km (about 34.18 mi) to the west from capital and the hiking field is 3385 meters (about 2.1 mi) above sea level. The forest is the consisting of indigenous trees more than 400 years old. The park is well-known for bird's watcher especially endemic birds and animals such as the Abyssinian Catbird and the Menelik Bush Buck.

Note

  • The possibility is driving to the next destination called Wenchi. 2 hr 34 min (117.1km) and overnight campaign in crater lake.

Wenchi Crater Lake

Duration : one day

  • Lake Wenchi is one of a popular tourist destination in Ethiopia which is located 168km (about 104.39 mi) south west Shewa zone. The lake is created because of second highest volcanic eruption from Mount Denda. It is 400m(1300ft) deep.
    Wenchi lake is place of eco touristic site holds of hot spring, waterfalls & valleys, and two Islands. Riding horses is common culture and Wenchi is blessed with verities of animal and plant species.

Tiya & Adadi Mariam

Duration : one Day

  • Tiya is archaeological site town located in central part of Ethiopia 87km from the capital Addis Ababa. Tiya listed on UNESCO world heritage in 1980, it is one of three town in Soddo Woreda with 160 archaeological sites and 32 carvide Stelae.
  • Drive back 45km to Adadi Mariam. Adadi Mariam is Seventy Six rock-hewan Monolithic church built by king Lalibela on be half of 12 century. Adadi Mariam is located 68km south west of Addis Ababa at the prehistorical site of Melka Kunture, which is listed as one of UNESCO world heritage site.

We can arrange accommodation and meals, at your request.

Rift Valley & Omo Tribes

Duration: 14 days

  • Day 1: International arrival at Ethiopia, Bole airport and directly transfer overnight hotel in Addis Ababa.
  • Day 2: Drive south of Addis Abeba to Arbaminch (560km), via Wolayta Sodo. Overnight in Arbaminch.
  • Day 3: AM drive to the mountains of Chencha to visit the Dorze villages, works of weavings (for which they are extremely famous), cultivations (Sorgun or false banana) and more. PM boat trip on Chamo Lake, for hippos and crocodiles with length reaches 06 meters. Overnight Arbaminch:
  • Day 4: Drive to Jinka, en route visits of the Benna and Tsemay people. Overnight in Jinka town
  • Day 5: Drive to Mago Park; visit the Mursi tribes and villages. Kown for their women, who insert around clay disks in to their lips for beauty. Men use different scarification based on number of enemies or wild animals killed in battle and much more. Overnight in Jinka town
  • Day 6: Full day today in Turmi, the region of the Hammer tribe, with unique hairstyles, different cultural traits, ornamental traditions and more: Visit some very interesting villages and folk dancing. If by chance, you may see the Hammer marriage ceremony with unique celebrations, such as the bull jumping by men or others. Overnight in Turmi
  • Day 7: Cross the Karo tribes region and visit their village of Kortcho, with beautiful views over the Omo River. Karo people are famous for their extravagant hairstyle in men and for the different ornaments and body painting. Continue the visit & Overnight in Turmi
  • Day 8: Drive to Konso & visit two Konso villages, observe yet another unique people and continue drive to Arbaminch (*Konso market on Thursdays). Overnight in Konso
  • Day 9: Drive continue to Yabello National Park, and visit Zebra and Birds watching in Konso. Overnight in Yabello
  • Day 10: Visit Borena villages and tribes, by chance visit Yabello Market, Overnight in YAbello
  • Day 11: Full day drive to Awassa from Yabello via Dilla, en-route visit Yigalem Eco lodge, overnight in Awassa
  • Day 12: After breakfast visit fish market in Awasa Lake crossing by boat, Afternoon 42Km drive back to Langano. Overnight Sabana Lodge in Langano
  • Day 13: After visiting Flamingo, Gazel, War tag birds at Abijata Park, after taking lunch drive back to Addis Ababa, overnight in Addis Ababa
  • Day 14: Leisure time in Addis Ababa, and Enjoy with Ethiopian traditional coffee and dinner at Ethiopian cultural restaurant, flight back to the departure,

Package includes

  • Guest houses and hotel with breakfast
  • Ground transportations throughout tour with fuel and driver
  • Service in Addis Ababa
  • Community fee throughout villages
  • Airport transfer in and out Addis Ababa
  • Accompanied guide (English speaking)
  • Site entrance fee as per itinerary
  • Boat ride over lake chamo
  • Scout in Mago national park

Not included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Alcoholic drinks

Lalibela

Introduction

Lalibela is one of king in Zagwe dynasty ruler in Ethiopia at the end of 12th century up to beginning of 13th century. He built the 11 medieval monolithic cave Rock-Hewan church at the high Christianity place of Ethiopia and still its pilmigrage and devotion place. Lalibela town is located 645km north east of Addis Ababa and the meaning of Lalibela is “the bees recognize his sovereignty “. The church is shaped as Greek cross.The town of Lalibela was known as Roha.

Lalibela Tour

Duration: 3 days

Day 1

  • Domestic flight to Lalibela and drive to the town. Start visiting one of the most amazing UNESCO world heritage Rock-Hewn church called Lalibela. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2

  • Visit Asheton Maryam monastery. The monastery is one of the highest monasteries in Ethiopia set at an altitude of more than 3000 meters-carved in to the rocky face of the Abuna Yoseph mountain. Asheton Maryam is one of three popular monasteries in the mountain out side Lalibela, the other being Yemrehane Kerstos and Na’akuto La’ab monastery. The monastery can be accessed by hiking with mule straight from Lalibela. Alternatively visitors can drive to nearby and climb on foot. By the starting the hike from the car park, visitors will then be able to pair the trip with a longer trek on to the escarpment for an overnight stay at the beautiful Hudad Lodge.

Day 3

  • Domestic flight back to Addis Ababa. Visit Addis Ababa for half day with cultural dinner.

The Simien Mountains

General Introduction

The Simien Mountains are located 900km from north of Addis Ababa Ethiopia, northeast of the old capital called Gonder. The mountains are comprising 220 square kilometers and the highest peak is 4550 meters called Ras Dashen(Degen). The mountains are consist of peaks, plateaus, vistas and valleys. Ras Dashen is the highest peak in Ethiopia and the tenth in Africa. The Geographical and Geological analysis show that the mountains are one of eruption creatures between 40&25 million years ago deep in the oligocene period, covered the entire Simien range with thick Lava thousands of meters deep. The Simien Mountains National Park is an exotic and fascinating range of natural habitats. The endemic species of the national park are Walia Ibex, Gelada Monkeys and Ethiopian Wolf. The park was recognized as one of UNESCO World heritage site.

Simien Mountains National Park Trekking & Hiking

Tours Introduction

  • The nearest major city to the Simien Mountains is Gondar. Which is easily accessed by via Ethiopian domestic flight network. It is possible to spend up to two weeks trekking, that will be both the highland and Lowland part. There are Two loges and nine campsites, the major campsites are Sankaber, Gich & Chennek. Simien lodge is Africa’s highest lodge and site inside the national park. And out side the park their is arguably Ethiopia’s finest lodge, Limalimo Lodge. The visitors should have to booked in advance.

The major trekking routes are:-

  • Buit Ras to Jinbar Fall
  • Sankaber to Chennek
  • Hike to Imet Gogo
  • Hike to Mt. Bwahit
  • Hike to Ras Dashen
  • Highland to Lowland trek
  • Lowland trek to Adi Arkay.

Simien Mountains Tour

Duration : 9 Days

Day 1

  • A car will pick you up from Gondar and drive for 2 hours and half to Debark. At Debark you’ll meet trekking leader, scout and Simien Mountains National Park. You’ll have an acclimatization hiking route between Debark and Sankaber for 2-3 hours and 7km length. You’ll ascend Over 3000 meters above sea level, surrounded by jagged peaks and Gelada Baboons. When you arrived at Sankaber, you’ll have delicious dinner and big welcoming at the campsite.
  • Route : Debark to Sankaber(3200m)
  • Length of hike: 2-3 hours, 7km

Day 2

  • After a nourishing breakfast you’ll star to the long ridge. There’s a wonderful vantage point which offers some incredible views over the foothills some 800 meter below. The Mountains are know world wide for their biodiversity. A long walk trial passes through Gelada Baboons, Klipspringer and Walia Ibex make regular appearances and birds soar on the thermal below. A highlight of today’s trek is Genbar Falls, a waterfall is an incredible sheer drop from 500m. After a break for lunch you’ll visit traditional villages. Geech camp is great spot to watch Gelada Baboons when they climbing down the precipitous slopes to their caves in cliffs below. You’ll enjoy sun set on a grassy plateau.
  • Route: Sankaber to Geech (3,600m)
  • Length of hike:2-3 hours,7km

Day 3

  • Today you’ll head to 3,926 meters with an incredible view of 360 degree Simien Range. At the pick of the mountain you can see west back toward Sankaber and Geech, and south-east along large gorge towards tomorrow’s destination, Inyate and Cheneck camp. Before you head to the camp you’ll pass through Giant Erica woodlands and emerging on the moorland which is the second highest peak in the western part of the park called Inyatye. Spend night at Chenek camp which is best spot to see both Ethiopain Wolves and Walia Ibex.
  • Route: Geech to Chenek
  • Length of hike: 7-8 hours, 18km

Day 4

  • The third highest mountain in Ethiopia is located about 16km west of Ras Dashen standing at an impressive 4430m. The hike is quite a steep walk. You will have best chance to see Walia Ibex at great view points. After regular breaks we will pass by farm land, new settlement of liruLeba and step here for well deserved (soft drink or beer). The trail will continues down and heading up to the eastern side of the village where you’ll camp simply.
  • Route: Chenek to Ambiko
  • Length of hike: 5-6 hours

Day 5

  • Today you’ll head up to tallest mountain in Ethiopia called Ras Dejen(Dashen). You’ll arrive at the moorland top where the dirt road disappears and gives way to remove villages as your trail turns north-east and shake up the final peak. In true explore fashion, reaching to the top requires a couple of hand holds and man-oeuvres. At maximum elevation you will enjoy and relax unbelievable view from 4,533 meters up. Menteber is village and where you’ll camp awaits.
  • Route: Ambiko to Menteber
  • Length of hike : 11 hours, 23km

Day 6

  • Rise with the sun over some warming porridge before starting your ascent up Kiddis Yared, The second highest peak in the Simien range. After wards, The trail follows the ridge westwards for those who haven’t had quite enough mountain. Conquering, you can trek up Abba Yared at 4,409 meters before joining the live stock paths that head towards your campsite at Arkwassie(3600m). From here it’s pretty much all down hill as you press on to our campsite.
  • Route: Menteber to Arkwassie
  • Length of trek: 12 hours, 25km

Day 7

  • You’ll head over the ridge and down to the northern lowland of the park. The path cling to the highland and leads to a pretty location called Sana (3020m) at the bottom, there is swimming river at (2000m) altitude. Meker Abiya is pretty village underneath Imet Gogo. You’ll relax and enjoy in the campsite view of the mountain top in the distance.
  • Route: Arkwassie to Meker Abiya
  • Length of trek: 7-8 hours, 21km

Day 8

  • Is the easiest walk of the trip with the set of along river valley and back over onto the ridge. There are attractive villages and farmland with the Omnipresent peaks of the Simien range at the background. After you enjoyed swimming and coffee in one of the villages you’ll arrive to Picturesque village of Mullit (2050m).
  • Route: Meker Abiya to Mullit
  • Length of trek: 5-6 hours, 17km

Day 9

  • From Mullit is short walk to town of Adigrat Arkay. You can return to Debark for your onward journey but we do recommend you to spend night at the incredible Limalimo Lodge to relax after your adventure.

What ever your budgets, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure,We can help.