Gondar, Simien Mountain, Bale, Lalibela and Danakil Tour  11 Days
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Gondar, Simien Mountain, Bale, Lalibela and Danakil Tour 11 Days

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
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Tour Highlights

Gondar castles & royal heritage of ancient Ethiopia
Lalibela rock-hewn churches, UNESCO World Heritage site
Trek Simien Mountains with dramatic peaks & wildlife
Explore Bale Mountains, home to rare Ethiopian wildlife
Experience Danakil Depression’s volcanoes & salt flats
Discover Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes & cultures

Your Journey, Day by Day

Every day is a new chapter — here's how your story unfolds.

Day1
📍 Gondar

Fly Addis Ababa – Gondar (Castles & Churches)

Fly Addis Ababa – Gondar (Castles & Churches)

Fly from Addis Ababa to Gondar in the morning and begin exploring the historical treasures of the city. Visit the famous Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure), the beautiful Debre Birhan Selassie Church, and the historic Fasilides' Bath. In the afternoon, continue to the impressive Kuskuam Complex before returning to the hotel for overnight stay Haile Resort

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Haile Resort
Day2
📍 Simien Mountain

Drive to Sankaber and Trekking

Drive to Sankaber and Trekking

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive approximately 100 kilometers to Sankaber in the spectacular Simien Mountains National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the campsite and take a one-hour trekking excursion to observe the endemic Gelada Baboon in its natural habitat. At around 6:00 PM, return to the campsite for dinner and overnight Sankaber camping

🍽️ Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner🛏️ Camping
Day3
📍 Gondar

Simien Mountains – Walia Ibex – Return to Gondar

Simien Mountains – Walia Ibex – Return to Gondar

After breakfast, drive to Gich for a wildlife and birdwatching excursion in the Simien Mountains. During the visit, search for the endemic Walia Ibex and bird species including Lammergeier (Bearded Vulture), Thick-billed Raven, Wattled Ibis, White-collared Pigeon, and Spot-breasted Plover. In the afternoon, return to the campsite for lunch and prepare for the drive back to Gondar for overnight stay Haile Resort

🍽️ Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner🛏️ Haile Resort
Day4
📍 Bale Mountain

Fly Gondar to Addis Ababa and Connect to Bale Mountains and Visit Dinsho

Fly Gondar to Addis Ababa and Connect to Bale Mountains and Visit Dinsho

Early in the morning, take breakfast, check out from the hotel, and transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Bale Mountains, as there is no direct flight from Gondar. After arrival, transfer to the hotel for lunch before driving to Dinsho for a three-hour trekking excursion. During the trek, look for Mountain Nyala, Giant Mole-rat, Menelik’s Bushbuck, Bale Monkey, and warthogs before returning to the hotel at around 6:00 PM for dinner and overnight stay Nurobe Hotel.

Day5
📍 Bale Mountain

Full-Day Excursion to the Sanetti Plateau

After breakfast, drive to the beautiful Sanetti Plateau for a full-day wildlife and birdwatching excursion. The main highlight of the day is searching for the Ethiopian Wolf, also known as the Red Fox, while observing bird species such as Rouget’s Rail, Spot-breasted Lapwing, Abyssinian Catbird, Blue-winged Goose, Abyssinian Woodpecker, Black-headed Siskin, Abyssinian Slaty Flycatcher, and Black-winged Lovebird. Lunch will be served as a takeaway picnic, and throughout the day there will be excellent opportunities to see a variety of endemic bird species. overnight stay Nurobe Hotel

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Nurobe Hotel
Day6
📍 Tiya

Fly Back to Addis Ababa and Visit Tiya & Melka Kunture

Fly Back to Addis Ababa and Visit Tiya & Melka Kunture

Early in the morning, take breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, meet your driver and immediately continue to visit Tiya Stelae Field and the archaeological site of Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site. After lunch in the afternoon, drive back to Addis Ababa for overnight stay Capital hotel and Spa

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Capital hotel and Spa
Day7
📍 Lalibela

Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Visit the Rock-Hewn Churches

Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Visit the Rock-Hewn Churches

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, where your team will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After lunch, begin visiting the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, exploring the first and second groups of churches. Highlights of the day include Bete Maryam, Bete Medhane Alem, Beta Golgotha, Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Amanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. overnight stay Mountain view Hotel.

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Mountain view hotel
Day8
📍 Addis Ababa

Visit St. George Church and Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Visit St. George Church and Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Early in the morning, check out from the hotel and enjoy breakfast before continuing to the third group of Lalibela churches. Visit the magnificent Bete Giyorgis (St. George Church), one of the holiest and most iconic religious sites in the world, famous for its remarkable rock-hewn architecture. After completing the visit, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa and end of the tour. overnight stay Capital hotel and Spa

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Capital hotel and Spa
Day9
📍 Semera

Fly Addis Ababa – Semera – Danakil Depression

Fly Addis Ababa – Semera – Danakil Depression

You will fly from Addis Ababa to Semera, the gateway to the Afar region. From there, you will drive toward the extreme landscapes of the Danakil Depression. You will visit salt lakes, observe unique colorful mineral formations, and experience the surreal desert environment. Depending on conditions, you may also see salt flats and natural hot areas near the region. Overnight stay Camping

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Camping
Day10
📍 Semera

Danakil Depression – Erta Ale Volcano

Danakil Depression – Erta Ale Volcano

After breakfast, you will drive deeper into the desert toward Erta Ale Volcano. The journey passes through volcanic landscapes and rugged terrain in one of the hottest places on Earth. In the evening, you will hike to the volcano crater to witness the glowing lava lake. You will spend time observing this rare natural phenomenon before overnight camping near the site. Overnight stay Camping

🍽️ Breakfast🛏️ Camping
Day11
📍 Addis Ababa

Erta Ale – Semera – Fly to Addis Ababa

Spend the entire day exploring the colorful and surreal landscapes of the Dallol area, one of the hottest places on Earth. Begin at sunrise with a visit to the vibrant sulfur terraces of Dallol, followed by excursions to the dramatic Salt Canyon and the fascinating Black Water Springs. Drive to semera and fly back to Addis Ababa. end of the tour

🍽️ Breakfast · Lunch

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Accommodation
  • Domestic flight
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrances fees
  • 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with drive and fuels
  • Photography and video fees
  • Government tax
  • Scout fees
  • Park fees
  • Ethiopian coffees or tea
  • Bottles of water
  • 5 days full meal board

✕ Not Included

  • Tips
  • 5 days lunch and dinner
  • Alcohol