Itineraries in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia has history and cultural richness in abundance. Trace the past from the skeleton of one of the earliest discovered hominids, our ancestor of 3.5 million years, through the pre-Christian stellae of Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the castles of Gondar, the forbidden City of Harar, to the remains of the Kingdom of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Abyssinia.
Alongside its rich history, Ethiopia also offers great trekking in the Simiens - a world heritage site. The Simiens are home to endemic flora and fauna, including the Simien fox, the walia ibex, the gelada baboon, the bearded vulture, thick-billed raven and eagles. Further south, the Bale Mountains are rich in flora and birdlife.
TRAVEL ADVICE
Ethiopia is a good year round destination but the driest season is from November to May.
Mountain regions may have rain between May and September.
Ethiopia combines well with Tanzania and the Kenyan coast.
Regions in Ethiopia
Axum is a city in northern Ethiopia named after the long lived Kingdom of Aksum, a naval and trading power that ruled from 400 BC into the 10th century - nearly 1,500 years.
Bahir Dar is situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile.
The Bale Mountains National Park, which protects over 2,400 square kilometres of pristine plains, woodlands and bush land, is home to a multitude of unique flora and fauna species, as well as several endemic species of mammal.
The Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes are the northernmost of the African Rift Valley lakes.
Gondar, which used to be the royal capital city of Ethiopia from 1666 to 1864, was founded by Emperor Fasiladas in 1635.
Harar is considered a Muslim holy city, and within its walls are no less then 90 mosques.
Lalibela, formerly known as Roha, is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities
The Omo River Valley in south western Ethiopia is home to a number of tribes, living life much like they have for centuries.
The Simiens, which includes Ras Deshen is Ethiopia's highest mountain, are in the north-western corner of the country.
Example itineraries in Ethiopia
Historic Route and short Simiens Mountains Extension
Historic Route and Simien Mountains, visiting Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, Simien Mountains. Prices from £1605 per person if there are two travelling. Price decreases as group size grows. Flights excluded - please ask for a fare quote.
Historic Route Ethiopia visiting Axum, Lalibela, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Gondar. Prices from £1170 per person if there are two travelling. Price decreases as group size grows. Flights excluded - please ask for a fare quote.
Omo Valley Lakes Simiens Historic Route Ethiopia
Omo Valley, Lakes, Simiens Historic Route Ethiopia. A typical programme. Please contact us for a price estimate.
Simiens Mountains Trek with short Historic Route
A full Simien Mountains trek to remote parts of the Ethiopian Highlands. the tour also includes as standard some aspects of the Historic Route: Gondar, Lalibela and Addis. You may extend the trip to add more elements:- Axum, Rift Valley lakes, Omo Valley, Harar etc.
Omo Valley Lakes Lalibela Addis Ethiopia 11 dys
Omo Valley, Lakes, Lalibela, Addis, Ethiopia A typical programme. Please contact us for a price estimate.
Omo Valley Tribes and Lakes with Addis. This nine days programme inlcudes Addis hotel, flight to Arba Minch, Omo Valley, tribes, and drive back to Addis via Lake Langano.
