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Ethiopian Explorer Itinerary

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $3,010
      CAD $3,030
      AUD $2,930
      EUR €2,345
      GBP £1,825
      NZD $3,755
      ZAR R23,405
      CHF FR2,715
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,040
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,050*
      CAD $4,039*
      AUD $3,925*
      EUR €3,070*
      GBP £2,459*
      NZD $5,003*
      ZAR R30,638*
      CHF FR3,537*
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Hippo and flamingos, Lake Nakuru







Lake Naivasha

Pelicans, Lake Naivasha



Days 1-2 Gonder

Discover Gondar's castles, churches and palaces. This city often referred to as 'Africa's Camelot'.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Day 3 Debark

Arrive at the gateway to the Simien Mountains, the town of Debark, and prepare for the trek ahead.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Days 4-6 Simien Mountains National Park

Hike through rugged terrain and pass the eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and jagged peaks of the Simien Mountains.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 3

Day 7 Enda Selassie

Travel through the rugged countryside towards Aksum, stopping overnight in Enda Selassie.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Days 8-9 Aksum

Explore the ancient city of Aksum, peppered with obelisks and crumbling palaces.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Day 10 Mekele

Wander through Mekele's cliff-face churches of Tigray.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 11 Woldiya

Peer into Lalibela's astounding rock-hewn churches.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 1

Days 12-14 Lalibela

ACCOM: Hotel - 3

Days 15-17 Bahir Dar

Walk around the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, then board a reed boat bound for the lake's isolated monasteries.
ACCOM: Hotel - 3

Day 18 Dejen

Spend the night in Dejen.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Days 19-21 Addis Ababa

Stop by the bustling capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.
ACCOM: Hotel - 3

Day 22 Lake Abiyata

Admire Ethiopia's flocks of flamingos, relax in hot springs and camp overnight in stunning scenery.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 1

Days 23-25 Bale Mountains National Park

Head out on wildlife-spotting expeditions in the Bale Mountains.
ACCOM: Lodge - 3

Day 26 Wendo Genet

Head to the paradise of Wendo Genet, and perhaps take a relaxing dip in the hot springs.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 27 Awassa

Visit the Awassa Children’s Project and learn how the centre is improving the lives of children in the community.
ACCOM: Lodge - 1

Days 28-29 Arba Minch

Use free time to cycle around Ethiopia's scenic landscapes, embark on a boat trip or visit a crocodile farm.
ACCOM: Hotel - 2

Days 30-32 Omo Valley Region

Visit the remote villages and markets of the Omo Valley and learn about the customs of local tribes.
ACCOM: Bush camp (no facilities) - 3

Days 33-34 Konso

Journey to Konso and perhaps take a tour of some traditional houses.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 2

Day 35 Moyale

Travel through a surreal black lunar landscape into northern Kenya.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 36 Marsabit

Travel through dramatic landscapes and pass impressive termite mounds on the way to Marsabit. Spend time at the lovely Lake Paradise, which is a perfect place to spot animals such as elephants and buffaloes.
ACCOM: Camp site - 1

Days 37-38 Samburu National Reserve

Witness Samburu dancing and learn about tribal life from the locals. Try to spot the Big Five in Kenya's Samburu reserve.
ACCOM: Camping (with basic facilities) - 2

Days 39-40 Naro Moru

Head to the lower slopes of Mt Kenya and glimpse the fantastic scenery that surrounds the region.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 2

Days 41-42 Nakuru National Park

Spy iconic animals feeding around Nakuru lake.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 2

Day 43 Lake Naivasha

See hippos wallowing on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
ACCOM: Camping (with facilities) - 1

Day 44 Nairobi

The journey ends in the busy streets of Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

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