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Discover rural Ethiopia with this tour. Explore the Debre Libanos - a monastery for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. With history dating to the thirteenth century, the traditions of this region include mystic and religious practices. Walk down the hill to the Portuguese Bridge that runs over the Jemma River to see the natural environment. Birdlife including Hemprich's hornbill and mammals like baboons and Gelada are plentiful.

Small group tour escorted by professional and experienced guides, cooks and drivers. The vehicles are 4WD with air-conditioning.

Explore the Danakil from the Afar capital Semera (590km from Addis Ababa) with the Ethiopian Airlines Daily flight. The Danakil is a genuine expedition destination. Although a good 350km road now runs from Semera to Mekele via Afdera, the tracks to Dallol and Do Dom (for Erta Ale) require 4×4 and navigational skills. The region is best visited with an experienced operator using a minimum of two 4x4s, and experienced staff who know the local Afar. Helicopter access is from Mekele. Currently, we offer tours directly out of Semera. The minimum time required for a full tour is two nights, spending one at Hamed Ela and one on the rim of Erta Ale. An extra night at Erta Ale is recommended if you want to see the crater by day, and another for Lake Afdera. RECOMMENDED TOURS 2 Days Danakil Depression Tours 3 Days Danakil Depression Tour 4 Days Danakil Depression Tours 5 Days Danakil Depression Tours

See a rock-hewn church without having to travel hundreds of miles by booking this stopover tour, ideal for tourists short on time and those with long layovers at the airport who want to do a bit of exploring. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or the airport to the ancient church, believed to date to around 320 AD.

In this trip you will have a chance to discover the Eastern, Northern and Southern part of Ethiopia.

Visit a global geological hot spot with this tour of Danakil. Home to the meeting zone of three tectonic plates, the area is filled with lava lakes, hot springs, and geysers ripe for exploration. Highlights include a trek up Erta Ale Moutain to traverse a landscape of rock, sand, and oasis before camping overnight on the volcano's rim. Afterwards, see hardworking camel caravans transporting minerals through local salt mines.

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa.

Our clients will have an amazing time and experience of the countryside life and culture of Ethiopia. In addition, Leave the rush of Addis Ababa behind and retreat to the peace of Wonchi Crater lake and village. hot mineral springs, waterfalls and beautiful valleys and farmland there is an old monastery with a church is situated on one of the lake islands.

What To expect - Get an Exercise, Spend sometime with the Locals, get some training on how to bake Injera, see the Galada Baboons, Witness the daily life of the Ethiopian Highlander, see the stuning view, and more...

Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

Step into one of Africa’s most culturally rich regions on this 4-day Omo Valley tribal adventure. Starting in Arbaminch and ending in Jinka, this journey takes you deep into the lives of Ethiopia’s indigenous tribes, including the Hamar, Dassanech, Karo, and Mursi people. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore real villages—not tourist set-ups—and witness tribal ceremonies, traditions, and daily life. Whether it’s sitting around a fire in a Hamar village, crossing the Omo River to meet the Dassanech, or witnessing the famous Mursi lip-plates, every moment is respectful and unforgettable

Dallol is a unique, terrestrial hydro-thermal system in Ethiopia. It is known for its unearthly colors and mineral patterns, and the very acidic fluids that are discharging from its hydro-thermal springs.

Travelers who value sustainability can take part in this immersive tour through the Omo Valley. A multi-day tour, enjoy this experience along with a local guide fluent in multiple languages. As an author with years of experience, your guide ensures authentic and immersive cultural journey. This tour prioritizes responsible travel principles, so you can create meaningful connections as you visit tribal villages.

Discover the most amazing landscape and churches in the northern part of Ethiopia. With no less than 120 Rock-Hewn Churches in Tigray, organized in different clusters, you could spend weeks in this area and still not discover everything. Many are stunning, and you can only cover a few of those in the Wukro Cluster and the Gheralta Cluster on these two days

Get out of the city and see a bit of nature on this day tour to Wonchi Lake, also known as Wenchi Crater Lake. This high-altitude lake in the crater of an extinct volcano is a popular getaway destination, and while the lake is the main draw, there are also hot springs, farmlands, and a lake island with an old monastery. Hotel pickup is included for convenient departure.

This is a unique experience to Northern Ethiopia known important historical sites which is the source of the blue Nile . Lake Tana islands with Ancient Monasteries , the magnificent Rock Hewn Church Lalibela Built in 12th Centuries and the City of Gonder The powerful kingdom of king Fasiledes and the only Ancient Camelot found in Africa . the Semine Mountain the highest peak in Ethiopia and the home of endemic walia ibex and chelada baboon the Red Fox

In this 3 days Danakil Depression tour via Mekelle, you will not explore only the unique Culture and geological areas of the Afar Region (Danakil Depression), Erta Ale Volcano, Afdera (Lake Afrera) and Dallol, Sulfur Lake (Yellow Ponds), Salt Mountains (Canyons), Camel Caravans and Lake Asale (Lake Karum), but also different culture, geographical beauty and spectacular nature of the landscapes of the Highland areas of Tigray region. You will face the hot temperature almost only two days of the 3 days tour program (half of the first day and half of the third day) which makes the trip different and enjoyable than starting the tour via other starting points (destinations). Besides, starting and ending the tour via Mekelle makes the your further tour plans special is because, you will have a big opportunity to explore the origion of Ethiopian civilization, Tigray, known for its architecturally famous rock churches and their wealth of ancient Paintings, Murals and Biblical Books, and Axum.

Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place as complimentary service to our prospective customers.

Addis Ababa is not like other African cities as Ethiopia has never been colonized. It is an Indigenous Africa city established by the famous Emperor Menelik II, in 1887. What you can see on this tour. This tour can be customized according to your needs and the places you want to visit, below we highlight the best possible attraction to visit. A trip to Mount Entoto will give you a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Entoto was the capital of Ethiopia before 1896. Descending from Mount Entoto and passing through passing through Shiromeda, the largest traditional clothing market, we will stop at the National Museum to visit our human ancestor, Lucy, the hominid fossil of 3.2 million years old, the 3.3 million-year-old Selam fossil, the 4.4 million-year-old Ardi fossil, and on the way, we will visit Yekatite 12 .Later, we will visit one of the largest market in Africa Ethiopia There is nothing like Mercato for any Ethiopian it is really big and you can find anything in Merkato

Begin your full-day Ethiopian trekking adventure from the old, once-capital city of Gondar. Get picked up from your hotel and drive two hours to Debark, the entrance of Simien Mountains National Park. Upon arrival, get all the formalities and permits figured and meet your guide and the national park scouts who will assist you throughout the day. Then, drive 13 miles to the first area of the park and the starting point of your hike. Begin trekking on a three-hour trail all the way up to Michibi, where you will see the endemic gelada baboon and many varieties of plants and birds. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Simien Mountains from above. End the wonderful day with drop-off to your hotel in Gondar.

Discover the Danakil Depression’s breathtaking extremes with our exclusive tour. Experience vivid geothermal wonders like the colorful Dallol craters and vast salt flats of Lake Asale, led by expert local guides who bring the landscape to life. We offer personalized adventures tailored to your interests, ensuring a unique and unforgettable journey. Enjoy comfort and safety as you explore one of Earth’s most extraordinary and remote environments. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity—book now for an adventure of a lifetime!

Our clients will be able to explore the Rock hewn churches of Lalibela along with the surrounding areas, communities, landscapes and heritages