6-Day Ethiopia Safari Tour: Lalibela, Gondar & Simien

Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa

Travel Highlights:

• Welcome and guide meet & greet
• Addis Ababa city exploration
• Ancient artifacts at the National Museum
• Historic Trinity Cathedral
• Traditional crafts at Ensira Pottery

Begin your Ethiopia safari in Africa's ancient heartland. After meeting your guide and settling into your comfortable safari package accommodation, take the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum, home to the famous "Lucy" fossil, the majestic Trinity Cathedral, and Ensira Pottery, where local artisans showcase traditional craftsmanship.

• Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Two sharing an en-suite hotel room
• Included Activities: Guided city tour, museum visits, cultural experiences

Days 2 & 3: Lalibela's Ancient Churches

Travel Highlights:

• Morning flight to Lalibela
• UNESCO World Heritage churches
• Bete Medhanialem - world's largest monolithic church
• Traditional Ethiopian cooking experience
• Iconic Bete Giorgis (cross-shaped church)

Your Ethiopia Safari continues with a flight to Lalibela, where ancient wonders await. Explore the first group of magnificent rock-hewn churches, including Bete Medhanialem, the world's largest monolithic church, and Bet Golgotha, featuring rare Christian artworks.

Day 3 features Lalibela's second group of churches, including the iconic cross-shaped Bete Giorgis. This unique Ethiopia Safari Tour includes an authentic Ethiopian cultural experience with a traditional cooking session alongside a local family.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner x2
• Accommodation: Two sharing an en-suite hotel room
• Included Activities: Guided Lalibela tours, cultural cooking experience

Day 4: Gondar's Medieval Castles

Travel Highlights:

• Morning flight to Gondar
• UNESCO World Heritage Royal Enclosure
• Medieval castles and historic palaces
• Fasilides' Bath
• Debre Birhan Selassie Church's painted angels

Your Ethiopia Safari Tour continues with a flight to Gondar, where medieval wonders await. Explore the UNESCO-listed Royal Enclosure, featuring centuries-old castles and historic palaces. Visit Fasilides' Bath and the stunning Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its unique painted angels.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Two sharing an en-suite hotel room
• Included Activities: Guided Gondar tour including Royal Enclosure, Fasilides' Bath & Debre Birhan Selassie Church

Day 5: Simien Mountains Tour

Travel Highlights:

• Full-day Simien Mountains National Park tour
• Endemic wildlife viewing, including Gelada baboons
• Dramatic mountain landscapes and viewpoints
• High-altitude meadows and cliffs
• Expert wildlife guide and interpretation

Your Ethiopia Safari Tour reaches its pinnacle in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains, where dramatic landscapes and endemic wildlife await. Explore diverse terrain ranging from 1,900 to 4,430 meters above sea level, featuring spectacular cliffs and high-altitude meadows. This unique mountain experience includes close encounters with Gelada baboons and rare flora in one of Africa's most stunning national parks.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Two sharing an en-suite hotel room
• Included Activities: Full-day Simien Mountains guided tour

Day 6: Lake Tana & Departure

Travel Highlights:

• Scenic drive to Bahir Dar (180km/3hrs)
• Lake Tana monastery exploration
• Historic Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
• Traditional coffee plantations
• Evening flight to Addis Ababa

Your Ethiopia Safari Tour concludes with a journey to Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Explore the Zege Peninsula by boat, visiting the historic monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret and Azwa Maryam. Walk through traditional coffee plantations and local villages before your evening flight to Addis Ababa.

• Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
• Included Activities: Lake Tana boat tour, monastery visits

Ethiopia Safari Tour Notes

We recommend booking flights at least one day before and after your Ethiopia Safari Tour. Arrive in Addis Ababa the day before the tour starts and depart the day after it ends. Contact your travel advisor to add pre- and post-tour accommodation to your booking.

Internal Flights

This Ethiopia Safari includes three domestic flights:

• Addis Ababa – Lalibela
• Lalibela – Gondar
• Bahir Dar – Addis Ababa

Flight costs are quoted separately upon inquiry. Book your Ethiopia Safari Tour today - contact our travel experts for current availability and pricing.