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Ethiopian Highlands Northbound 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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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to Ethiopia and visit Addis Ababa, and trek in the Simien Mountains.

Travel to Africa and tour Ethiopia on a trip from Addis Ababa to Gonder. Discover fascinating places and beautiful scenery on this journey across the heart of Ethiopia's countryside. Experience a land like no other, from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the untouched wilderness of the Simien Mountains, to the sophistication of Gonder and the history of ruin-peppered Aksum. Along the way, encounter, proud Samburu warriors and take in the spectacular Blue Nile Falls. Traversing through a rarely visited and very special part of the continent, this is an adventure like no other.

  • Camp under a blanket of stars in the Ethiopian countryside
  • See the towering obelisks of Aksum
  • Get up to speed on modern Ethiopia in Addis Ababa
  • Cross the epic Blue Nile Gorge
  • See the monolithic churches of Lalibela
  • Hike through Ethiopia's Simien Mountains National Park
  • Discover Gonder's ornate castles and palaces

Ethiopian Highlands Northbound Summary

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Days 1-2 Addis Ababa

Visit Ethiopia's bustling capital, Addis Ababa, and indulge in spicy, traditional cuisine at a local restaurant or cafe.

Day 3 Dejen

Visit the Blue Nile Gorge en route to Dejen.

Days 4-6 Bahir Dar

Board a reed boat bound for the ornately decorated monasteries on Lake Tana's isolated islands and peninsulas.

Days 7-9 Lalibela

Hidden among the hills of northern Ethiopia, Lalibela is home to monolithic churches hewn from the surrounding rocks. Take a walk through the structures with a local guide to unlock the fascinating history of this area.

Day 10 Bush Camp

Journey through the rolling Ethiopian countryside and camp beneath the stars.

Day 11 Mekele

Admire the clusters of churches sculpted into caves and a dramatic cliff-face in Tigray.

Days 12-13 Aksum

Get acquainted with the once-mighty city of Aksum, and discover its towering ancient obelisks, crumbling palaces and web of underground tombs.

Day 14 Enda Selassie

Wind through the Ethiopian countryside on the way to one of the country's greatest natural habitats.

Days 15-18 Simien Mountains National Park

Ethiopia's stunning Simien Mountains are home to a wealth of animals. Hike through the rugged terrain and pass eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and jagged peaks.

Days 19-21 Gonder

Discover the castles, churches and palaces of Gonder, often referred to as 'Africa's Camelot' - a grand way to end this Ethiopian Explorer adventure.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Finish:

    Gonder, Ethiopia

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • 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, Castle Complex and Fasilidas' Bath, Church of Debre Berhan Sellassie, Entrance Blue Nile Falls, Entrance Simien Mountains National Park, Guided tour of Aksum, Guided tour of Gonder, Guided tour of rock churches, monastery & visit to local school at Lalibela, Palace and church ruins, Simien Mountains trek (2 days), Tigray Rock-hewn Churches, Ura Kidane Mereth Monastery and Kebran Gabriel M KChurch

  • 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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    Kitty

    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
    • YDOE
    • 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*
      *
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    •  
       
       
       
       
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    • 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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