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Mesmerising Ethiopia tour with tribe visits & cultural excursions
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- total price from £ 5,998.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Immerse yourself in the history of Ethiopia on an epic adventure taking in Lake Tana, Lalibela, and more - includes travel, meals and excursions
Day 1: UK - overnight flights
Catch your overnight flight from the UK to Ethiopia.
Day 2: Addis Ababa
Touch down in Ethiopia's sprawling capital, Addis Ababa, meet your guide, and set off south into the Great Rift Valley.
Day 3: Addis Ababa - Lailbela
Head to iconic Lalibela, noted as the 'New Jerusalem', where you'll get to enjoy a tour of the Southeastern Cluster of rock churches including, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael and Bet Golgotha. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 4: Lailbela
After breakfast, unearth the history of Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Then you'll get to visit the most famous of all, Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolith in the shape of a cross. You'll then spend the afternoon taking part in a traditional coffee ceremony with a local family. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 5: Lailbela - Gondar
Set off to the medieval city of Gondar, often billed as the ‘Camelot of Africa’. In the afternoon, admire the complex of castles in the Royal Enclosure, the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, home to the most glorious ceiling frescoes, as well as the Fasiladas’ Bath and Quskuam Church, situated on the outskirts of the city. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6: Gondar - Bahir Dar
Drive from Gondar to Bahir Dar. Then enjoy a boat trip across the shimmering waters of Lake Tana and visit the famous monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret, famed for its iconic paintings, and 14th-century Kibran Gebriel. End the day with a beautiful sunset at Bezait Palace and panoramic views across Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile and the largest lake in Ethiopia. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7: Bahir Dar - Arba Minch
After breakfast, set off to Arba Minch via the mighty Gughe Mountains. Enjoy a visit with the Dorze People, known for their cotton weaving skills and iconic, tall, beehive-shaped houses. Then transfer to your hotel. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8: Arba Minch - Turmi
This morning, hit the road and head for Turmi. En route, visit the Konso tribe and its people, known for their totems built in honour of the dead, as well as their intricate agricultural terracing techniques - their land has also been declared a World Heritage Site. Then continue on to the Hamer village in the Omo Valley, where you'll get to know all about their local traditions and customs (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 9: Turmi
You’ll get the chance to meet the Omorate’s local Dessanech tribe this morning. These cattle-herding communities live in dome-shaped houses constructed out of branches and animal hides, and you’ll get to learn all about their way of life. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 10: Turmi - Mago National Park - Jinka
Continue your journey through the Omo Valley and head to Jinka, located in the hills. En route, drive to Mago National Park and enjoy a full-day visit with the Mursi, a tribe who are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates and painted faces. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11: Jinka - Addis Ababa
Head to Jinka airport for your flight back to the capital today. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 12: Addis Ababa - Night on board
Spend your last day at leisure today - why not visit the National Museum, famous for the 3.5 million-year-old hominid fossil, Lucy. Then it's time to bid farewell to Ethiopia and catch your overnight flight back to the UK. (Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 13: UK
Arrive back in the UK.
Included
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One night in a Double room in Southern Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa
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Two nights in a Double room at Panoramic View Hotel, Lalibela
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One night in a Double room at AG Hotel, Gondar
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One night in a Double room at Jacaranda, Bahir Dar
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One night in a Double room at Haile Resort, Arba Minch
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Two nights in a Double room at Buska Lodge, Turmi
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One night in a Double room in Eco Omo Lodge, Jinka
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One night in a Double room in Southern Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa
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Full-board basis included throughout
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A selection of excursions as per your itinerary
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Return flights are included from your selected airport to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Internal flights included
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Shared transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver
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This holiday is supplied by Exoticca and is ATOL protected (ATOL 11248)
Trip details
Day 1 & 2: Southern Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa (two nights)
Conveniently located in the heart of Ethiopia's lively capital, this hotel offers guests comfort and elegance in abundance, mere moments from the city's action. Dining is a multi-cuisine affair, while the lobby bar is the perfect place to kick back with your favourite tipple. Guestrooms are invitin…
Read moreDay 3 & 4: Panoramic View Hotel, Lalibela (two nights)
The clue is in the name; this modern pad offers incredible views over the surrounding countryside. Rooms have all the mod-cons you need, and some have their own private balcony. There’s a sociable bar - a great spot to meet other holidaymakers - as well as verdant gardens, a restaurant, a gift shop…
Read moreDay 5: AG Hotel, Gondar (one night)
Centrally located with immaculate rooms and great city views from the top floor, this hotel is a great spot from which to explore medieval Gondar. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian and continental meals, and the bar often has local musical entertainment on offer to accompany that …
Read moreDay 6: Jacaranda Hotel, Bahir Dar (one night)
A sleek and modern hotel set close to the centre of Bahir Dar, this is a great spot to explore the region. The hotel's unique structure overlooks the Tana Lake and the old stadium, and there’s a restaurant serving a selection of both local Ethiopian and international fare. Most rooms have a balcony…
Read moreDay 7: Haile Resort Hawassa (one night)
Haile Resort Hawassa is a luxurious resort that covers 52,000 square metres. The resort has 126 elegant guest rooms, each with a flatscreen TV, minibar, fan, en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi. There are eight dining and drinking options to choose from, offering international and local cuisine, as well as…
Read moreDay 8 & 9: Buska Lodge, Turmi (two nights)
Situated in the heart of the Omo Valley, Buska Lodge is an eco-lodge with 25 individual thatched-roof huts overlooking the plains of Buska Mountain. Constructed to blend beautifully into its natural surroundings, Buska Lodge offers guests the rare opportunity to learn about, and experience, the cul…
Read moreDay 10: Eco-Omo Safari Lodge, Jinka (one night)
Eco-Omo Safari Lodge is situated on the border of the Neri river, just outside Jinka in Southern Ethiopia. The lodge has 20 tented rooms built on wooden platforms with thatched roofs, offering twin or double beds and mosquito nets. All rooms have en-suite facilities and there's also a restaurant, b…
Read moreTravel details
Return flights are included from your selected airport to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A 8kg hand luggage and a 23kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as shared transfers and internal flights.
Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.
From London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Gatwick, Birmingham and Dublin to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Kenya Airways (max 2 stops):
Outbound: departing between 00.00 and 23.59, arriving between 06.00 and 15.00
Inbound: departing between 00.00 and 23.59, arriving between 00.00 and 23.59
Please note that your outbound flights are overnight and your inbound flights may also be overnight, so please bear this in mind when planning the time you'll be away. The date you select as your check-in date will be the day you'll fly out from the UK, and you'll arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the following day to commence your 10-night holiday. The check-out date will be the day that you'll board your inbound flight back to the UK. Since your inbound flight could also be overnight, you'll be away for a total of 12 nights.
Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by Exoticca after you have made your booking. Within seven days of confirming your booking with us, you'll receive an email from the supplier, Exoticca, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.
Excluded
- Local taxes
- Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned are excluded
- 50 USD Lalibela Churches entrance fee is not included and payable locally
Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Estimated flight times | If your deal includes flights, the flight times shown are estimated and therefore subject to change. Please note that your preferred departure time cannot be guaranteed in every case. |
Cancellation and amendments | To make changes to your planned itinerary, to upgrade, or if you have any questions about your booking, please contact the supplier directly on +442076600340 or customercare@exoticca.com. To find out more about the policy for this offer, please visit the partner's website: https://www.exoticca.com/uk |
Flight confirmation disclaimer | Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by Exoticca Travel UK Ltd after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, Exoticca Travel UK Ltd, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer. |
Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |
Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |
Visa | We recommend organising your visa (which costs approximately 52 USD) online before you arrive but visiting www.evisa.gov.et |
Accessibility | This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain. However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger. To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions etc. |
Documentation | Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process. |
Offer conditions | Please note that a deposit of 35% of the travel price must be paid within 48 hours of your booking; the remaining balance of 65% is due no later than 60 days before departure. The travel booking only becomes binding when you receive our travel confirmation. At any time prior to the start of the combined trip, you may cancel the trip and, in that case, the cancellation policy and applicable cancellation fees for customers who wish to cancel their trip voluntarily will apply. Please see T&Cs here: https://www.exoticca.com/uk/terms-and-conditions |
Flight documents | Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport. |
Accommodation | Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards. |
Itinerary changes | In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice. |