Day 1
Arrive Addis Ababa
Arrival & Welcome
A warm welcome to the capital of Ethiopia, and transfer to your hotel.
Multiple Tours to North Ethiopia
Explore Ethiopia’s most iconic landscapes and heritage — from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, Simien Mountains, Axum, Lalibela, and more.
Day 2
Addis Ababa
City Exploration
Explore the city: National Museum (home of ‘Lucy’), St. George & Holy Trinity Cathedrals, and the vibrant Mercato, Africa’s largest market.
Day 3
Addis Ababa → Bahir Dar
Travel by Road or Flight
Reach Bahir Dar on Lake Tana, source of the Blue Nile. Afternoon hike to the stunning Blue Nile Falls.
Day 4
Bahir Dar
Lake Cruise
Full-day boat cruise across Lake Tana. Visit remote monasteries like Ura Kidane Mehret, Narga Selassie, and the Church of Debre Sina.
Day 5
Bahir Dar → Gondar
Scenic Drive
Drive about 3 hours to Gondar, the old mountain capital. Relax in the afternoon.
Day 6
Gondar
Castles & Churches
Explore Gondar’s medieval castles, the Royal Enclosure, and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its painted angel ceiling.
Day 7
Gondar → Sankaber
Simien Mountains
Drive to Debark for park permits, then hike along the escarpment. Spot gelada baboons with stunning mountain views.
Day 8
Sankaber → Gich
Waterfalls & Wildlife
Hike via the Jinbar River and its 530m waterfall. Reach Gich camp, great for spotting lammergeyer and ravens.
Day 9
Gich
Viewpoints & Sunset
Visit Imet-Gogo, Seha, and Kedadit viewpoints. Endless Lobelia fields and breathtaking escarpments. Return to Gich camp.
Day 10
Gich → Chennek
Highland Hike
Descend into Jinbahir Valley, climb to 4070m summit, then descend to Chennek. Look for Walia Ibex near camp.
Day 11
Chenek → Buwahit → Debark
Peak & Wildlife
Climb Buwahit (4430m), second-highest peak. Spot Walia Ibex and view Ras Dejen. Return to Debark.
Day 12
Debark → Axum
Long Scenic Drive
Drive via gravel roads to Axum, ancient city of the Queen of Sheba. Arrive by evening.
Day 13
Axum
Historic Wonders
Explore the Stelae Fields, St. Mary of Zion Cathedral (home of the Ark of the Covenant), and Axum Museum.
Day 14
Axum → Gerehalta
Rock-Hewn Churches
Visit Yeha temple (800 BC), Debre Damo monastery, then continue to Gerehalta for Tigrian rock churches.
Day 15
Gerehalta → Mekele
Sacred Landscapes
See Abriha Atsbeha churches and Tigrian villages. Drive 3–4 hrs to Mekele and explore the city.
Day 16
Mekele → Lalibela
Village Routes
Drive to Lalibela, the “Jerusalem of Ethiopia.” Enjoy views of villages and local cultural dances along the way.
Day 17
Lalibela
Rock-Hewn Churches
Tour the famous rock-hewn churches, tunnels, and Nakutelab cave church. Join a traditional coffee ceremony.
Day 18
Lalibela → Addis Ababa
Return Flight
Fly back to Addis Ababa. End of the Northern Ethiopia tour.
Services Provided (All-Inclusive)
- Private transport for the entire tour
- All meals and mineral water
- Cook with complete field kitchen
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Compulsory park ranger(s)
- All park and site entrance fees
- Complete camping equipment (tents, sleeping mattresses and bags — bringing your own sleeping bag is recommended)
- Mules & muleteers for luggage transfers between camps
- Accommodation in hotels where specified (rooms, meals and soft drinks)
Permits handled
Safety first
Customizable pace
- Do you have this many days available? The full program runs up to 24 days; segments can be shortened on request.
- Would you like to add more guests to minimise the cost per person? Group sharing reduces transport and guiding costs.
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you. — Nur