North Ethiopia
2 persons
$1200.00
6 persons
$736.00
10 persons
$647.00
Single supplement $150.00 per person
Short Description
Day 1
Transfer to airport and flight to Bahr Dar early in the morning. Check into hotel. Boat ride on Lake Tana. Excursions: hiking in the coffee forest, Ura Kidane Mihiret monastery (14th century), Azwa Mariam monastery (18th century), outlet of the Blue Nile. Return to Bahr Dar late in the afternoon.
Jacaranda Hotel, Bahr Dar
Day 2
Early morning drive to Gondar (185 km). Check into hotel and chort rest. In the afternoon excursions in Gondar : Royal Enclosure and bath of King Fasil (UNESCO World Heritage), Debre Berhan Selassie church (18th c.)
Goha Hotel, Gondar
Day 3
Day tour to visit Semien National Park (UNESCO World Heritage), hiking in the park for 2 – 3 hours. It is possible to observe endemic gelala baboon families there. Return to Gondar in the evening. 240 km.
Goha Hotel, Gondar
Day 4
Early departure from Gondar driving to Lalibela and stopping in picturesque places for photos. Arrival to Lalibela in the evening. 425 km
Mezena Lodge, Lalibela
Day 5
In the morning excursion to visit twelve rock hewn churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage) and local museum. In the morning we visit north group, 7 churches, in the afternoon we see south group, 4 churches and St George church, major attraction of the complex.
Mezena Lodge, Lalibela
Day 6
In the morning we drive to Yimrehanna Kristos church built in a cave in the 11th century, in the afternoon we visit Asheten Mariam church on top of the mountain near Lalibela. 100 km
Mezena Lodge, Lalibela
Day 7
Transfer to airport and flight to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival brief city tour in Addis Ababa and souvenir shopping
In December 2015 I came to Ethiopia for the fifth time. This time I was interested history of Abyssinia (North Ethiopia, monolithic churches of Lalibela, Axum with granite steles and churches, history of Axumite empire and Queen of Sheba). Itinerary of my tour was flawless, with best service, comfortable hotels and perfect guide service. Everything was interesting and informative. With gratitude, Nora
Route
Addis Ababa – Bahr Dar – Gondar – Park Semien – Gondar – Lalibela – Addis Ababa
Transportation
Ethiopian Airlines, two regular flights, minibus 4WD
Excursions
Monasteries on Lake Tana, outlet of the Blue Nile, Royal Enclosure of Gondar, Bath of King Fasilides, Debre Berhan Selassie church, twelve churches of Lalibela, Asheten Mariam church, Yimrehanna Kristos church
Dates
Any
Our Services
Hotels with breakfast
Entrance fees
Guide services
Motor boat rental on Lake Tana
Transfers by minibus
Scout services on the park
Additional expenses
Accomodation in Addis Ababa
Lunches and dinners
Air tickets for local flights
We, five musicians of Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, came to Ethiopia to visit tribes of the south, living in the late stone age. It so happened that we contacted Terra Incognita Tour Operation and its owner Helena. After our trip I can confirm, that to speak about her in superlative mode is to say nothing. Awsome range of knowledge of the country: history, geography, customs - are impressove! In the beginning, when she used to say "my people, my country", it was strange to hear, even though she came to Ethiopia about 30 years ago. But then I understood, that she sincerely loves this country as her own, and grew into Ethiopian culture. Of course, knowledge of amharic language is important, too. We had a feeling, that everybody knows her anf she knows everybody, even in most remote and uncivilized places. We were amazed by her professionalism. Everything beside her works as Swiss watch. I hope we come back to Ethiopia soon and she will take us to Norht Ethiopia. With my deep gratitude to Helena from Misha