DISCOVER ETHIOPIA
15 days from GBP1,749 to GBP2,099 including flights
Tripcode: AYE
Superb scenery, rich heritage and historic buildings; Africa's most fascinating and varied country
Ethiopia is a unique and secluded country. It has never been colonised by a European power, and as a result the people have retained a strong cultural identity and are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. It possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The landscape is equally memorable and Ethiopia is home to some of the finest mountain scenery in all Africa. The Simien Mountains, famed for their volcanic pinnacles, are particularly beautiful. This World Heritage Site is home to the Walia Ibex, Gelda Baboons and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Addis Ababa; tour of city including Menelik Mausoleum, Church of the Holy Trinity and National Museum. |
| Day 3 | Fly to Bahar Dar; afternoon optional boat trip on Lake Tana. |
| Day 4 | Visit Tississat Falls, source of Blue Nile; afternoon tour of Bahar Dar. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Gondar, former capital of Ethiopia; visit castles and famous church of Debre Berhan Selassie. |
| Day 6 | Drive to Debark; first view of spectacular Simien Mountains; afternoon walk in N.P. |
| Day 7 | Continue to Axum via Tekeze River valley. |
| Day 8 | Full day visit to Axum; Stele Park, tombs of ancient Axumite kings, Archaeological Museum, church of St Mary of Tsion and ruined palace of Queen of Sheba. |
| Day 9 | Fly to Lalibela; explore rock-hewn churches. |
| Day 10 | Mule trek to church of Ashatan Maryam. |
| Day 11 | Fly to Addis Ababa. |
| Day 12 | Drive to Wendogenet in Rift Valley; visit Lake Abiata-Shala N.P. to see flamingos, pelicans, geese and possibly gazelles and bushbuck. |
| Day 13 | Walking excursion through lush tropical forest and villages of Sidama people. |
| Day 14 | Drive to Awassa; visit early morning fish market; return to Addis Ababa. |
| Day 15 | Fly to London. |
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Tississat Falls, Blue Nile
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