Essence Ethiopia Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive to Addis Ababa

Arrive to Addis Ababa

Welcome to Ethiopia. Arrive to Addis Ababa and you will meet our representative guide and driver. Then transfer your hotel and check in to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time and you will make sightseeing in Addis Ababa to National museum, Parks and visit some coffee shops.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
Hotel Lobelia
  • Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Fly to Bahir dar, Visit Monasteries & Blue Nile

Fly to Bahir dar, Visit Monasteries & Blue Nile

In bahir dar on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile. The afternoon is spent visiting isolated monasteries by boat. There is good birding in the lush forest surrounding much of the lake. Then drive to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. Along the walk to the falls, birding is excellent.

Main Destination:
Bahir Dar (City)
Accommodation:
Lake Avenue Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive to Gonder Visit Castel & Debrebirhan selasea

Drive to Gonder Visit Castel & Debrebirhan selasea

At the morning after breakfast Drive to Gonder 3 hrs and In the afternoon a city tour of Gondar including a visit to the Royal Compound, where enchanting 17th century castles stand. Also, visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church meaning Trinity at the Mount of Light.

Main Destination:
Gondar (City)
Accommodation:
Ag Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gonder - Sankaber - trek to Simien mountain

Gonder - Sankaber - trek to Simien mountain

We drive from Gondar to Sankaber with a brief stop at the Simien Mountains National Park headquarters to arrange the permit. Today's trek covers a distance of approximately 12 km and takes around 5-6 hours. We will meet the friendly gelada baboons, foraging in big groups. A stunning viewpoint at the Jinbar Falls is reached after clambering a few rocks. This waterfall plunges several hundred meter down the escarpment in the abyss. At the end of the day we pass through the welcoming village of Gich where the local people are happy to prepare a well-deserved coffee.
Overnight Camping at Simien Mountain.

Main Destination:
Simien Mountains National Park
Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)
High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)
Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Simien Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Hike to Geech & Drive back to Gonder

Hike to Geech & Drive back to Gonder

Today is the most spectacular stage of the trekking, offering stunning views all the way. We hike 5-6 hours, including a short detour to Imet Gogo (3925 m). This summit offers the most exciting views. The giant lobelia is abundant on the Geech plateau. The majestically lammergeyer might soar the skies in front of you and the endemic thick billed raven will be present. In the afternoon we drive back to Gondar.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Essence Ethiopia Tours, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Essence Ethiopia Tours.