Ethiopia: 23-Day Grand Tour with Trekking & Camping

23-days adventure in Ethiopia Trek in the Simien Mountains national park, explore ancient Axum, witness the surreal landscapes of Dallol, and discover the tribes of the Omro Valley.
Day 1: Gondar – Sankaber (3250m)
Drive from Gondar to Debark for park permits, then continue into the Simien Mountains. hike with views and gelada baboons.
Day 2: Sankaber – Gich (3600m)
Trek 5–6 hours through Kaba Valley to the Gich Abyss. See the 500m Jinbar waterfall and spot lammergeyers.
Day 3: Gich Exploration
Visit Imet Gogo (3926m), Seha, and Kedadit viewpoints. Explore giant lobelia fields and deep gorges. Sunset at Kedadit.
Day 4: Gich – Chennek (3600m)
Descend into the Jinbahir Valley, then ascend to a 4070m summit during a 7–8 hour hike. Overnight in Chennek, habitat of the Walia Ibex.
Day 5: Chennek – Buwahit – Debark
Climb Buwahit Peak (4430m) for views of Ras Dashen. Spot wildlife, then descend and return to Debark.
Day 6: Debark – Axum
Travel by public bus and mini-van through rugged terrain to Axum.
Day 7: Historic Axum
Explore the ancient capital: stelae fields, archaeological museum, and St. Mary of Zion church, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant.
Day 8: Axum – Yeha – Debre Damo – Gheralta
Visit Yeha's 800 BC temple and the cliff-top Debre Damo Monastery (rope access). Continue to Hawzen in Tigray.

Day 9: Gheralta – Herhale – Ahmed Ela
Enter the Afar region. Organize Danakil trek logistics in Herhale, then overnight at Ahmed Ela under the stars.

Day 10: Dallol Excursion
Visit Dallol's colorful sulfur springs, salt formations, and Afar salt miners. Return to Ahmed Ela.

Day 11: Ahmed Ela – Erta Ale Trek
Drive to Kusrewad and hike to the active Erta Ale volcano. Camp near the lava lake.

Day 12: Erta Ale – Afdera
Descend and drive to Afdera, known for its salt lake and production sites. Camp overnight.
Day 13: Afdera – Weldeya
Long drive through rugged landscapes toward Weldeya.
Day 14: Weldeya – Lalibela
Arrive in Lalibela. Begin exploring the rock-hewn churches if time permits.
Day 15: Lalibela Churches
Full day at the UNESCO-listed rock churches. Explore tunnels, chapels, and active worship sites.

Day 16: Lalibela – Addis Ababa
Fly or drive to Addis. City tour includes Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Ethnological Museum.

Day 17: Addis – Arba Minch
Drive south via Shashemene. Visit the Dorze people, known for bamboo houses and weaving. Enjoy views over Lakes Abaya and Chamo.

Day 18: Arba Minch – Nech Sar NP – Lake Chamo
Morning safari in Nech Sar NP. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos.

Day 19: Arba Minch – Jinka
Drive through Konso and Woyto. Visit Konso terraces and meet Tsemay people. Overnight in Jinka.

Day 20: Jinka – Mago NP – Mursi Village
Visit Mago NP and the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates. Explore Ari villages near Jinka.

Day 21: Jinka – Turmi via Key Afer & Dimeka
If Thursday, visit Bena market. Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamer people.

Day 22: Turmi – Konso – Arba Minch
Visit Arbore tribe and “New York” rock formations. See Konso villages and Waga sculptures.

Day 23: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa
Return to Addis via scenic Butajira and Hossana. Tour ends in the capital.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.