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Ethiopian Highlands Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,545
      CAD $1,555
      AUD $1,500
      EUR €1,205
      GBP £935
      NZD $1,925
      ZAR R11,990
      CHF FR1,390
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $370
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,915*
      CAD $1,914*
      AUD $1,854*
      EUR €1,463*
      GBP £1,160*
      NZD $2,369*
      ZAR R14,563*
      CHF FR1,682*
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to Ethiopia and Kenya on an African adventure tour.

Travel to Ethiopia and discover a beautiful country, barely touched by modern society. Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the rugged landscapes of the Simien Mountains. Discover the ancient history on display at Aksum, and relax amongst the vibrant culture in Gonder. Encounter friendly Ethiopian Rastafarians and meet the rarely visited tribes of the Omo Valley. This is a once in a lifetime adventure, and travelling to Ethiopia is an experience not to be missed.

  • Indulge in a sweet Ethiopian coffee in Addis Ababa
  • Explore the spectacular Blue Nile Falls
  • Discover the ornate history of Gondar
  • Hike through Ethiopia’s rugged scenery

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Ethiopian Highlands Summary

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Days 1-2 Gonder

Historic Gonder is known as the city of castles and palaces. This was once the capital of Ethiopia in the reign of King Fasilidas, who built the first castle.

Day 3 Debark

Standing at the gateway to the Simien Mountains, the town of Debark has some of the most amazing scenery in Ethiopia.

Days 4-6 Simien Mountains National Park

Hike through rugged terrain passing eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and the jagged peaks of the Simien Mountains.

Day 7 Enda Selassie

Travel through the rugged countryside towards Aksum, stopping overnight in Enda Selassie.

Days 8-9 Aksum

Explore the ancient city of Aksum, peppered with obelisks and crumbling palaces.

Day 10 Mekele

Wander through Mekele's cliff-face churches of Tigray.

Day 11 Woldiya

Venture further into the Ethiopian landscape and spend the night at a bush camp near Woldiya.

Days 12-14 Lalibela

Peer into Lalibela's astounding rock-hewn churches.

Days 15-17 Bahir Dar

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

Day 18 Dejen

Spend the night in Dejen.

Days 19-21 Addis Ababa

Referred to more commonly as "Addis", Addis Ababa lies among wooded hills at an altitude of about 2300 metres, giving it a pleasant climate.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Gonder, Ethiopia

  • Finish:

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (1 nt), Camping (with facilities) (7 nts), Hotel (12 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    1/2 Day Lake Tana reed boat trip, Blue Nile Gorge, Entrance Blue Nile Falls, Guided tour of Aksum, Guided tour of Gonder, Guided tour of rock churches, monastery & visit to local school at Lalibela, Simien Mountains trek (2 days), Tigray Rock-hewn Churches

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    609kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,545
    CAD $1,555
    AUD $1,500
    EUR €1,205
    GBP £935
    NZD $1,925
    ZAR R11,990
    CHF FR1,390
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    USD $370
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $1,915*
    CAD $1,914*
    AUD $1,854*
    EUR €1,463*
    GBP £1,160*
    NZD $2,369*
    ZAR R14,563*
    CHF FR1,682*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $91
    CAD $91
    AUD $88
    EUR €69
    GBP £55
    NZD $112
    ZAR R693
    CHF FR80
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About Ethiopia

    • 21
    • YDOB
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,545
      CAD $1,555
      AUD $1,500
      EUR €1,205
      GBP £935
      NZD $1,925
      ZAR R11,990
      CHF FR1,390
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $370
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,915*
      CAD $1,914*
      AUD $1,854*
      EUR €1,463*
      GBP £1,160*
      NZD $2,369*
      ZAR R14,563*
      CHF FR1,682*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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