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August 7: Arrival - Addis Ababa. Rest - Transfer to
accommodation. In the afternoon take a tour of the city. We can suggest an
evening program. O/N EMAD Gust House
August 8: Fly from Addis to Lalibela. After Lunch visit the 1st
group of 12th century rock-hewn Churches. O/N Roha Hotel.
August 9: Morning visit the 2nd group of the 12th century
rock-hewn churches on. After lunch transfer to the airport to fly to Bahir
Dar. Visit the source of Blue Nile Falls and go to Bezawit Hill for view of
city. O/N Tana Hotel / Papirus Hotel / Dib Anbesa Hotel
August 10: Early in the morning Boat ride on Lake Tana to see the
Ura- Kidanemihret and other churches. Afternoon drive to the Blue Nile Falls
and tour the area. O/N Tana Hotel / Papirus Hotel / Dib Anbesa Hotel
August 11: Early morning drive to Gonder to view castles and other
attractions in the area Gonder. O/N Goha Hotel / Ethiopia Hotel.
August 12: Early morning depart Gonder and drive to Axum, on the
way visiting Lima-Limu and part of the Simien Mountain Park onwards to visit
remains of Queen of Sheba’s palace O/N Yeha Hotel.
August 13: Early morning visit of Axum city and Archeological
Museum, Caleb’s tomb and St. Mary Church. Fly back to Addis. Rest in hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Addis Ababa. Visit Trinity Cathedral, National
Museum, drive to Mount Entoto for Panoramic View of Addis Ababa & drive to
Mercarto open-air market. EMAD Gust House
August 14: Departure from Addis Ababa to Bale Mountains National
Park; 425 kilometres from Addis Ababa. See dramatic Alpine style flora.
Experience sharp contrasts of scenery from juniper forests to moors and
alpine meadows. Expect high altitudes, cold nights. Bring warm clothes and a
waterproof overcoat. Sun protection is highly advised. We stay overnight
at the Dinsho Lodge. Sauna is available and perhaps it is better than the
bathrooms.
August 15: Full day Bale. We can walk through the park or take the
land cruiser according to your wishes. The cook will prepare on site meals.
We will try to observe wildlife in the park. It is possible to see Menelik's
bushbuck, duiker, mountain Nyala, warthog, monkeys and baboons and
Abyssinian red jackal. Parts of the park are thickly forested making
wildlife views erratic. We spend overnight at Wabe Shebele Goba Hotel. This
is more decent accommodation and a nice contrast to the previous night.
August 16: Drive to Arbaminch. Lunch is on the way. Late
afternoon Arrive Arbaminche and walk around the town Arbaminche. Diner and
O/N Bekele Molla hotel.
August 17: Arbaminche - Nechesar National park. Different species
of mammals like and birds. Lake Chamo to make about trip, where you will
spot different species of birds, natural crocodile market and hippos. O/N
Bekele Molla hotel.
August 18: Drive from Arbaminche to Lake Awasa. It abounds in bird
life. Good sunsets across the Rift Valley. Lakeside walks. Awasa town has
a provincial, but interesting nightlife for the first time visitor and the
atmosphere is quite relaxed for walking around. Tabor Hill gives a good
panorama of the town. Bring mosquito spray and repellents. Restaurants are
good for outside Addis Ababa. We watch the world pass by at Pina
Restaurant. O/N Wabe Shebele Hotel.
August 19: Morning departure for Wendo Gunet Forest and hot water
springs. We continue to Rift Valley lakes stopping to see flamingos and
pelicans. Arriving at Lake Langano we take a boat trip. Next have lunch at
the Bishangarii Eco Tourist Resort. In the afternoon we make our way back to
Addis Ababa. There is a garden barbecue available in the evening.
August 20: Rest and Recreation in Addis Ababa. You can go site
seeing, shopping
or museums around the city. You can take the program at your own pace.
Otherwise, if you want to be more active we can spend the day in the
Menegesha Forest noted for its four hundred year old trees. The forest is
reputed to be one of the oldest examples of early conservation attempts. We
eat dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant with Ethiopian music and dancing in
the evening. Meet some Ethiopians. O/N EMAD Gust House
August 21: International departure from Addis Ababa.
We
calculate the price for the above 14 days itinerary is $ 4,000 USD for two
people.
The
price includes:
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Vehicle and Driver expenses
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Domestic Airfare
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Accommodation including meal
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Local guide
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Sightseeing and transfer
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Entrance fees, boat expenses to sites and museums.
Airfare:
|
Route |
Price |
Flight days in a week |
| i
- Addis Ababa to Lalibela |
95
USD per person |
Every Day |
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ii - Lalibela to Baher Dar |
55
USD per person |
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
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iii - Axum to Addis Ababa |
124 USD per person |
Every day |
The
price excludes:
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Video camera expenses.
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Alcoholic drinks.
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Hotels in Addis Ababa.
Beyenaris - Horn of Africa, Cargo & Safaris Tours.
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9 244779 P O Box 3569 Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Beyenaris_hornofafrica@yahoo.co.uk |
