Day 1 - Addis Ababa - Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, early in the morning/evening and take a brief ride to our hotel and enjoy a welcome ceremony. A city tour may be arranged for morning flight arrivals in the afternoon.  Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 2 - Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa and visit The National Museum. Then drive to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city, St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century-old Church. After lunch, visit the ‘Mercato’ – the biggest open air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at select Hotel.

Day 3 - Bahar Dar - Take an hour flight to Bahar Dar. After check-in at the Tana Hotel,  drive to Tisissat to take in the spectacular waterfall, known ‘Tis Isat’ ‘‘smoke of the Nile”. Explore all the scenic vantage points along the way to the base of the fall, take a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River before heading back to Bahir Dar for late lunch. In the afternoon we boat across Lake Tana and visit the Church of UraKidanemihret and Mehal Zege Georgis.

Day 4 - Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia. We begin our visit at the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then return back to Goha Hotel for lunch. Enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church)  to adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Lalibela - Short flight to Lalibella and transfer to Roha Hotel. Begin the tour from the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George - carved like a cross out of the red volcanic rock. Lunch at the hotel, and in the afternoon visit the second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches and other UNESCO World Heritage sites – that will surly amaze us. Dinner and overnight at Yemerha Hotel.

Day 6 - Axum - Fly to Axum, a town steeped in more than 2,500 years of history. Begin the tour from the palace and tomb of King Kaleb (6th century AD), we will visit the extraordinarily Stella’s Field (WHS site) and Tomb of King Remhay (1st to 4th Century AD) followed by the trip to the Church of St Mary of Tsion (17th century AD as the present church) - the home of the Ark of the Covenant. The tour continues out of town to see rock-carved-lion and the palace from where the Stella were hewn- some still lie there, half finished. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yeha Hotel.

Day 7 - Addis Ababa - Return by air late morning to Addis Ababa for a late lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 - Adadi Mariam – Take a day excursion to the Adadi Mariam for a visit of the Extraordinary Church, the semi rock hewn church which goes back to the time of the churches of Lalibela. On the way back, we visit the MELAKA KUNTIRE, the reserved place for early human achievement. We return to Addis around lunchtime and enjoy our afternoon at leisure. We meet in the lobby for our farewell dinner, where you will enjoy traditional Ethiopian musical performance. Overnight Hotel.

Day 9 - Addis Ababa - Enjoy a full day at leisure for shopping or relaxing as we prepare for our late night flight home.

Day 1 – Addis Ababa - Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, early in the  morning /evening. After a brief ride to the hotel you will   enjoy a welcome ceremony. Half day city tour can be given in the afternoon for morning arrival passengers. Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 2 –Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa, as we visit The National Museum. Then drive up to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city. Then on to St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century-old Church. After lunch, we visit the ‘Mercato’ – the biggest open-air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 3 - Addis Ababa/ Bahar Dar - An hour flight will take you to Bahir Dar. After check-in at the Tana Hotel, we drive to Tisissat to take a view of the spectacular waterfall, known as the ‘‘smoke of the Nile”. It reaches 400 meter wide and possible to sense the smoke during summer only. Enjoy a breathtaking walk by exploring all the scenic vantage points along the way to the base of the fall as we take a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River before heading back to Bahir Dar for late lunch. ATime for an afternoon drive to Bahir Dar to cross Lake Tana by boat and visit the Church of UraKidanemihret and Mehal Zege Georgis. Dinner and Overnight at Tana Hotel.

Day 4 –Bahar Dar/Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the city of castles and churches. The 17th Century capital of Ethiopia. Begin the tour at the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then to the Goha Hotel for lunch.  Enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church)  adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Lalibela: Short flight to Lalibela and transfer to Roha Hotel. Start the with the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George carved like a cross out of the red volcanic rock. Lunch at the hotel, and then tour the second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches and other UNESCO World Heritage sites. Dinner and overnight at Yemerha Hotel.

Day 6 - Lalibela/Axum: Fly to Axum, a town steeped in more than 2,500 years of history. From the palace and tomb of King Kaleb (6th century AD), visit the extraordinarily Stella’s Field (WHS site) and Tomb of King Remhay (1st to 4th Century AD) followed by the trip to the Church of St Mary of Tsion (17th century AD as the present church) which is believed to be the final resting place for  the Ark of the Covenant. The tour continues out of town for a walk up to see rock-carved-lion and the palace from where the Stella were hewn- some still lie there, half finished. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yeha Hotel.

Day 7 –Axum/Addis Ababa: Return by air late morning to Addis Ababa for a late lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 –Addis Ababa/Arbaminch: Drive to Arbaminch an Amharic word to say ‘forty springs’  .It is 510km from the capital city .En route visit villages of sidamo, Oromo, welayeta and Dorze Tribes. Lunch at Wenney ecolodge Langano or other selected place. Overnight Swaynes htl.

Day 9 –Arbaminch: Drive to ‘Nech Sar’ to say white grass for game viewing and birding. In the after noon boat trips over lake chamo. Overnight Swaynes htl. 

Day 10 - Baco: Drive to BCO across various villages and ethnic like Konso, Tsemay and Bena . Bako is the traditional mountain market town 75miles from Arbaminch. It is located on the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and peoples region. Overnight in local hotel.

Day 11 – Mursi: Drives to Mursi and visit    ethnic groups . Excursion to the Mursi people via Mago National Park. These people are curious and famous in that the women wear geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lips. The men practice fierce stick fighting. Overnight in camp site.

Day 12 - Hammer:  Karo and Kortcho villages’ people, with a spectacular view over Omo River. Hammers have unique hairstyles made from ochre, water, and binding resin. They rub the mixture into their hair then twist the strands repeatedly to create coppery-colored locks. This is a sign of wealth and welfare. Hammers are known for their body decoration. Visit Hammer villages and dances (Evangadi). You may come across with luck for a marriage ceremony with the bull jumping. Overnight fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge Turmi.

Day 13 - Turmi: Drive to Turmi where we will enjoy the weekly market of the Bena people. The Bena women are simply stunning. They wear their hair in dense ringlets smeared with mud and clarified butter and topped off with a head-dress made out of an oblong aluminum plate. Their necks and chests are adorned with string upon sting of cowries shell and colorful beaded necklaces of varying lengths. Chunky metal wristlets and armlets, shiny nails appended to skirts, multiple earrings simple leather garments are all so a la mode. This tribe is an inspiration to all. Overnight fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge.

Day 14 - Konso: Drive to Arbaminch, via Erbore villages and with a stop at Konso village to admiring Macheka and New York of Konso village.

The Konso, a pagan people, erect eerie wooden totems (called waka) replete with phallic symbols over the graves of the dead and have numerous cults based around the breeding and veneration of serpents. The cornerstone of Konso culture, however, is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy that, through terracing buttressed with stone, enable these people to extract a productive living from a none-too fertile hills and valleys that surround them. Overnight Swayne’s hotel.

Day 15 - Arbaminch/Addis Ababa: Come back to Addis on the way admiring the rift valley lakes Awassa, Langano, Abiyata, and Shalla Ziway, Lunch Wenney ecolodge Langano. Preparation for Night flight to USA at the hotel.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) In the morning transfer from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines to hotel. Addis Ababa literary means New Flower and it is undisputed Diplomatic Capital city of Africa. Headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are located in Addis. The journey starts with a tour of the capital city. In the afternoon a visit continue to the National Museum and then to the Ethnographic Museum to see the different lifestyles of the major Ethiopian ethnic groups. Over night at a hotel.

Day Two – Bahar Dar (Lakeside Town) (UNCC-AA): Early in the morning a one-hour flight takes you to Bahar Dar. Then, after a 30-minute drive and a short walk you arrive at the falls on the Blue Nile River, locally known as Tis Isat – “Smoke of Fire”. The Blue Nile Falls offer a spectacular view of the falls cascading down 45 meters (150 feet), across a stretch of river some 400 meters wide. An intense stream of vapor - almost a fog - surrounds the waterfall and anyone within a Kilometer distance can feel the impact of the moisture. After lunch a boat trip on Lake Tana will take you on a visit to ancient monasteries. (Women are not allowed to enter the Kibran Gabriel monastery). Over night at a hotel.

Day Three – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) In the early morning a 20 minute flight from Bahar Dar takes you to Gondar. Here you will visit the impressive castles of Gondar. Gondar was the capital city of Ethiopia during the reign of Emperor Fasilidas (1632 to 1667) who built the first castle. His successors each then built a palace during their period of reign. A total of eleven palaces are located in one compound – very convenient for visitors to tour all at once. At the outskirts of the city the bathing palace for Emperor Fasilidas is another impressive sight for visitors. In the afternoon, after lunch, you pay a visit to Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of Trinity Saint) church that is famous for its ceiling murals of winged angels and other murals and relics – an unforgettable experience not to be missed. Over night at a hotel.

Day Four - Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World) Before lunch you will fly to Lalibela and, on arrival, to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, visit the famous rock-hewn churches. The then-renowned King Lalibela with his tenants excavated the astonishing eleven rock-hewn churches from the pink granite bedrock of Roha Mountain in the 13th century. The churches are divided into two groups characterizing the location of River Jordan and are interconnected by underground tunnels. Now Lalibela is classified as the eighth wonder of the world and protected by UNESCO. It is considered a holy shrine city by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church followers and the rock-hewn churches are still places of active worship. Over night at a hotel. Most recommend Lalibela to be once visited in life time.

Day Five – Axum (Mysterious Monoliths) Late in the morning you fly to Axum from Lalibela. On arrival in Axum after a few hours of relaxation and lunch at Yeha hotel, you will be out for an afternoon visit to the legendary stele. Axum is the historical and religious heart of Ethiopia and once was the capital city of the long-standing Axumite Kingdom. The ruins still visible in Axum stand as a testimony to an exceptionally high level of civilization, notably the stone monoliths that are dotted throughout the city and are among the most mysterious monuments in the world. The largest monolith in the world, which weighs 500 tons and is 33 meters long, is still on site. Very recently one of the steles, which was stolen by Mussolini of Italy in the 1930s, was returned to Axum. The following day you visit Axum’s Church of St. Mary of Zion where the original Ark of the Covenant is said to be housed, and which was brought to Ethiopia by Menelik Firs, son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, on his return trip from Jerusalem. Over night at a hotel.

Day 6 Addis Ababa (The new Flower)

Back to Addis Ababa for an enjoyable final day, including shopping at the largest open market in Africa – the Mercato before you depart.

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Airport after breakfast for departure. End of Tour.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) Transfer in the morning from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines to your hotel. City tour of Addis Ababa, visit the National museum, Entoto hills to get the birds eyes view of the city and St. Mary church and museum in a century long Church and after a lunch break visit the ‘Mercato’ the biggest open air market in Africa. Final of the day is dinner at hotel or restaurant of your choice and overnight Hotel.

Day Two – Bahar Dar (Lakeside Town) (UNCC-AA): Fly to Bahar Dar. after an hour flight arrive at Bahar Dar, Drive to Tana Hotel for check-in. Drive to Tisissat (45min) to get to the water fall it is 35km one way from Bahar Dar, After taking in the ‘‘smoke of the Nile” from the usual vantage points we will then take a beautiful one hour walk, via the base of the fall and a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River, Back to Bahar Dar for late lunch, Afternoon drive to the port of Bahar Dar 2KM from your hotel, board boat to cross lake Tana, en route you will visit the church of UraKidanemihret, Mehal Zege Georgis,. Dinner and overnight at Tana Hotel.

Day Three – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) In the morning drive to Gondar start visit the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia called Gondar, start visiting from the castle compound (UNESCO WHS) and King Fasiledes Bath, back to Hotel for lunch. Afternoon you will visit the Debre Birhan Selassie (The light of Trinity church) with Wonderful murals art, Qusqam church and Mentwab palace. overnight Goha Hotel.

Day – Four Debark In the morning drive to Debark, 100kms from Gondar and get way to the Semien Mountains National Park. Proceed to Sankaber 37kms further and reach your first trekking starting spot Sankaber 3250ms above sea level. Make a day trekking around the camp, Lunch will be held from Lunch box, on the top of viewpoint. Around 15:00 drive back to Gondar for overnight Goah Hotel 5

Day Five – Axum (Mysterious Monoliths) Fly to Axum, a town of more than 2500 years of history. From the palace and tomb of king kaleb (6th C,AD) we will visit the extraordinarily Stella’s filed(WHS) and tomb of king Remhay (1st to 4th C, AD). Followed by the a trip to the church of St Mary of Tsion, (17th C, AD the present church) in which deposited the Arc of the Covenant, then drive out of the town 4km on the way to Gondar where you walk up to see rock carved lion and palace from where the Stella were hewn-some still lie there, half finished. From here we can visit the palace of queen of Sheba, late in the afternoon drive to your Hotel. Overnight at Yeha Hotel.

Day Six - Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World) Fly to Lalibela, Transfer to Roha Hotel 26KM from the airport. Check-in Roha Hotel, start visiting the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George which is carved like a cross out of the red rock. Lunch at the Hotel, Afternoon start visiting, from second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches another UNESCO World Heritage site –that will simply stagger you. Dinner and overnight at Yemerah Hotel.

Day Seven - Asheton Merry church

In the morning excursion to Asheton Merry church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. PM you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses. Yemerah Hotel.

Day Eight - Addis Abeba Mercato’

Fly back to Addis. Visit. Mercato’ the biggest open air market in Africa. Transfer to Airport for night flight passengers or overnight at the hotel for next day flight.

Day Nine - Departure

Transfer to Airport after breakfast for departure. End of Tour.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) In the morning transfer from your arrival point Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines to your hotel. City tour of Addis Ababa, visit The National museum, Entoto hills to get the birds eyes view of the city and St. Mary church and museum in a century long Church.

Day Two - Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World) Fly to Lalibela, Transfer to Roha Hotel 26KM from the airport. Check-in Roha Hotel, start visiting the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George which is carved like a cross out of the red rock. Lunch at the Hotel, Afternoon start visiting, from second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches another UNESCO World Heritage site –that will simply stagger you. Dinner and overnight at Yemerah Hotel.

Day Three - Asheton Merry Church

In the morning drive excursion to Asheton Merry church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. PM you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses. O/N Yemerah Hotel.

Day Four - Addis Ababa Mercato

Fly back to Addis then after a lunch break visit the ‘Mercato’ the biggest open air market in Africa. Dinner chosen hotel and overnight Hotel.

Day Five - Departure

Transfer to Airport for departure after breakfast.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower)In the morning you will be transfer to your hotel from point of arrival - Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines. City tour of Addis Ababa, visit The National museum, Entoto hills to get the birds eyes view of the city and St. Mary church and museum in a century long Church.

Day Two – Axum (Mysterious Monoliths): Fly to Axum, a town steeped in more than 2500 years of history. From the palace and tomb of king kaleb (6th C, AD) we will visit the extraordinarily Stella’s filed(WHS) and tomb of king Remhay (1st to 4th C, AD). Followed by the a trip to the church of St Mary of Tsion, (17th C, AD the present church) in which deposited the Arc of the Covenant, then drive out of the town 4km on the way to Gondar where you walk up to see rock carved lion and palace from where the Stella were hewn- some still lie there, half finished. From here we can visit the palace of queen of, Late in the afternoon drive to your Hotel. Overnight at Yeha Hotel.

Day Three – Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World) Fly to Lalibela, Transfer to Roha Hotel 26KM from the airport. Check-in Roha Hotel, start visiting the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George which is carved like a cross out of the red balsit rock. Lunch at the Hotel, Afternoon start visiting, from second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches another UNESCO World Heritage site –that will simply stagger you. Dinner and overnight at Yemerah Hotel.

Day Four - Asheton Merry Church

In the morning excursion to Asheton Merry church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. PM you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses. Overnigh at Yemerah Hotel.

Day Five - Addis Ababa Mercato

Fly back to Addis then after a lunch break visit the ‘Mercato’ the biggest open air market in Africa. Dinner chosen hotel and overnight Hotel.

Day Six - Departure

Transfer to Airport for departure after breakfast.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) In the morning you will be transfer to your hotel from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines. At around 1300 you will drive in Addis for an afternoon city tour city tour. The National/Archeological/ Museum, Menelik’s mausoleum and different statues and monuments in town are parts of the city tour. Around 17:00, arrive at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day Two – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) Morning Transfer to Airport to Fly to Gondar, Transfer from Airport to Goha which takes you 20 mints drive, start visiting the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia called Gondar, start visiting from the castle compound (UNESCO WHS) and King Fasiledes Bath, visit the Debre Birhan Selassie (The light of Trinity church) with Wonderful murals, Qusqam church and Mentwab palace. Back to your Hotel around at 18:00. Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day Three - Bahar Dar (Lakeside Town) (UNCC-AA): Morning drive to Bahar Dar 3hrs drive, check-in Tana Hotel, Lunch will be held at Lake Tana, then afternoon around 14:30 board boat to cross lake Tana, en route you will visit the church of UraKidanemihret, Mehal Zege Georgis, Narga Selassie churches, Lunch will be held on the boat from lunch box, Late in the afternoon arrive Bahir Dar around at 1700. Overnight and Dinner will be at Tana Hotel. Dinner and overnight at Tana Hotel.

Day Four - Tisissat

Morning Drive to Tisissat (45min) to get to the water fall it is 35km one way from Bahir Dar, After taking in the ‘‘smoke of the Nile” from the usual vantage points, back to Bahir Dar, have a lunch at the Hotel. Afternoon fly back to Addis Ababa. Overnight at Hotel.

Day Five - Departure

Transfer to Airport after breakfast for departure. End of Tour.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) Arrive at Addis Ababa and transfer to hotel, Morning is in leisure, around 1300 drive in Addis for an afternoon city tour. The National/Archeological/ Museum, Menelik’s mausoleum and different statues and monuments in town are parts of the city tour. Around 17:00, arrive at the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day Two – Bahar Dar (Lakeside Town) (UNCC-AA): After breakfast morning flight to Bahar Dar. After one-hour flight you will arrive at Bahar Dar. After checked-in at the hotel drive to Blue Nile River falls locally known as “Tisisat”. After lunch a boat trip on Lake Tana will take you on a visit to ancient monasteries. (Women are not allowed to enter the Kibran Gabriel monastery). Overnight at a hotel.

Day Three – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) In the morning a 20 minutes flight from Bahar Dar will take you to historic city of Gondar (The Camelot of Africa). Here you will visit a total of eleven palaces in one compound from 17 century. In the afternoon after lunch you will visit Berhaneselassie church that is famous for its murals art. Overnight at a hotel.

Day – Four Lalibela (The Eighth Wonder of the World) After breakfast depart to Lalibela on the morning flight. Having checked-in at the hotel go out for a visit of the 13th century eleven rock-hewn churches excavated from granite bed rock of Roha mountain .It is still an active place of worship and protected by UNESCO as eight wonder of the world. Visiting will continue in the afternoon as well after lunch. Overnight at a hotel.

Day Five – Axum (Mysterious Monoliths) In the morning flight to Axum -once the capital city of Ethiopia that survived to date. There, you will visit the famous stale erected for centuries. After lunch in the afternoon your excursion includes a visit to different archaeological sites, the bath and the palace of Queen Sheba; tomb of Kings, Churches which include St Mary of Tsion where many believed to find the Ark of Covenant.

Day Six - Addis Ababa (The new Flower)

In the morning drive to the Airport for flight to the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. After lunch, city tour to visit the Entoto Mountains, national museum, Trinity church and then proceed to the biggest Open-air market in Africa. Overnight at a hotel.

Day Seven - Diredawa

In the morning flight to Diredawa. After breakfast, city tour & drive for O/N at Harar recognized as the fourth Muslim sacred place in the world hosting pilgrims after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem The 16th century wall is built by Adere people to protect themselves from aggression of externals.

Day Eight - Harar

In the morning visit of Babile, the valley of marvels, Harar Mosques, churches, tombs, the 19th century French poet Arthur Rembound house, Cultural houses of Adere people. In the evening attend Hyena man Performance. Overnight at a hotel.

Day Nine - Dire Dawa/Addis Ababa

Drive back to Dire Dawa after breakfast and Fly back to Addis Ababa. Evening departure or O/N in Addis.

Day Ten - Departure

Transfer to Airport for departure after breakfast. End of Tour.

Day One – Addis Ababa (The new Flower) - Morning arrival in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Ethiopian Airlines. The journey starts with a tour of the capital city of Addis Ababa, which literally means “New Flower”. Addis Ababa is Africa’s undisputed diplomatic capital. Headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are located in Addis. Later in the afternoon a visit to the National Museum and then to the ethnographic museum to see the different lifestyles of the major Ethiopian Ethnic groups .

Day Two – Addis Ababa /Arbaminch - Drive to Arbaminch to say ‘forty springs’ .It is 510km from the capital city. Enroute visit villages of sidamo, Oromo, welayeta and Dorze Tribes. Lunch at Wenney ecolodge Langano or other selected place. Overnight at Swaynes hotel.

Day Three - Arbaminch - Morning drive to Doreze village at chencha village ,here we admire their houses, unique culture, cultivation of the false bababba (ensete) from where they extract their traditional bread(Kotcho),work of waves and culture. In the afternoon a boat trip on Chamo lake for corocodiles, hippos etc .

The lower Omo is a home to a remarkable small and different ethnic group each with their own life styles.

Day Four - Bako - Drive to Bako across various villages and ethnic like Konso, Tsemay and Bena. Bako is the traditional mountain market town 75miles from Arbaminch. It is located on the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and peoples region. Overnight at a local hotel.

Day Five - Mursi - Drives to Mursi and visit ethnic groups. Excursion to the Mursi people via Mago National Park. These people are curious and famous in that the women wear geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lips. The men practice fierce stick fighting. .Overnight in camp site.

Day Six - Hammer - Karo and Kortcho villages’ people, with a spectacular view over Omo River. Hammers have unique hairstyles made from ochre, water, and binding resin. They rub the mixture into their hair then twist the strands repeatedly to create coppery-colored locks. This is a sign of wealth and welfare. Hammers are known for their body decoration. Overnight in fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge Turmi. In a Visit Hammer villages and dances (Evangadi), you may come across with luck for a marriage ceremony that includes the bull jumping.

Day Seven - Turmi - Drive to Turmi where we will enjoy the weekly market of the Bena people. The Bena women are simply stunning. They wear their hair in dense ringlets smeared with mud and clarified butter and topped off with a head-dress made out of an oblong aluminum plate. Their necks and chests are adorned with string upon sting of cowries shell and colorful beaded necklaces of varying lengths. Chunky metal wristlets and armlets, shiny nails appended to skirts, multiple earrings simple leather garments are all so a la mode. This tribe is an inspiration to all. Overnight in fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge.

Day Eight - Arbaminch - Drive to Arbaminch, via Erbore villages and with a stop at Konso village to admiring Macheka and New York of Konso village.

The Konso, a pagan people, erect eerie wooden totems (called waka) replete with phallic symbols over the graves of the dead and have numerous cults based around the breeding and veneration of serpents. The cornerstone of Konso culture, however, is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy that, through terracing buttressed with stone, enable these people to extract a productive living from a none-too-fertile hills and valleys that surround them. Overnight at Swayne’s hotel.

Day Nine - Arbaminch / Langano - Morning visit the Netch Sar National Park, sanctuary of the endemic Swaynes, Hartbeest, horedes of Zebras, lesser Kudu and many more.

Then Drive to Rift Valley Lake of Langano on the way visiting the Awasa fish market. Lunch at Welayita Sodo. Dinner and overnight at Wenney ecology Langano.

Day Ten -Langano/Addis Ababa - Morning relaxation at Langano, visit the other rift valley lakes of Shalla, Abiyata and Ziway. After noon drive back to Addis for Evening Departure.

Note

• April and May are rainy seasons. As a result this tour package is not active in these seasons.

Day 1 – Addis Ababa -Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, in the morning. After a brief ride to the hotel you will enjoy a welcome ceremony. ½ day city tour will be organized as necessary. (If you are not tired on the long flight). Overnight at Selected Hotel.

Day 2 –Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa, as we visit The National Museum. Then drive up to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city. Then on to St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century-old Church. After lunch, we visit the ‘Mercato’ – the biggest open-air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 3 - Addis Ababa/ Bahar Dar - After breakfast morning flight to Bahardar. After one-hour flight you will arrive at Bahardar. After checked-in at the hotel drive to Blue Nile River falls locally known as “Tisisat”. After lunch a boat trip on Lake Tana will take you on a visit to ancient monasteries. (Women are not allowed to enter the Kibran Gabriel monastery). Overnight at Tana Hotel.

Day 4 –Bahar Dar/Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the city of castles and churches. The 17th Century capital of Ethiopia. Begin the tour at the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then to the Goha Hotel for lunch.  Enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church)  adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Gondar- Semien Mountain: In the morning drive to Debark, 100kms from Gonder and get way to the Semien Mountains National Park. Proceed to Sankaber 37kms further and reach your first trekking starting spot Sankaber 3250ms above sea level. Make a day trekking around the camp, Lunch will be held from Lunch box, on the top of viewpoint. Around 15:00 drive back to Gonder for Overnight Goah Hotel.

Day 6 - Gondar / Lalibela: After breakfast morning flight to Lalibella and check in at thee Hotel. Start visiting the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George which is carved like a cross out of the red rock. Lunch at the Hotel, Afternoon start visiting, from second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches another UNESCO World Heritage site –that will simply stagger you. Dinner and overnight at Roha Yemerha Hotel.

Day 7 - Lalibella - Asheton Merry church: In the morning excursion to Asheton Merry church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. PM you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yemerah Hotel.

Day 8 - Lalibela/Axum: In the morning flight to Axum -once the capital city of Ethiopia that survived to date. There, you will visit the famous stale erected for centuries. After lunch in the afternoon your excursion includes a visit to different archaeological sites, the bath and the palace of Queen Sheba; tomb of Kings, Churches which include St Mary of Tsion where many Believed to find the Ark of Covenant. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yeha Hotel.

Day 9 –Axum/ Addis Ababa: In the morning drive to the Airport for flight to the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. After lunch, city tour to visit the Entoto Mountains, national museum, Trinity church and then proceed to the biggest Open-air market in Africa. Overnight at Yeha hotel.

Day 10 –Addis Ababa/Dire Dawa: In the morning flight to Diredawa. After breakfast, city tour & drive for overnight at Harar recognized as the fourth Muslim sacred place in the world hosting pilgrims after Mecca, medina and Jerusalem The 16th century wall is built by Adere people to protect themselves from aggression of externals.

Day 11 –Diredawa/ Harar: In the morning visit of Babile, the valley of marvels, Harar Mosques, churches, tombs, the 19th century French poet Arthur Rembound house, Cultural houses of Adere people. In the evening attend Hyena man Performance. Overnight at Belayneh Hotel.

Day 12 - Harar/Diredawa/Addis Ababa: Drive back to Diredawa after breakfast and Fly back to Addis Ababa. The afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in local hotel.

Day 1 – Addis Ababa -Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, in the morning. After a brief ride to the hotel you will enjoy a welcome ceremony. ½ day city tour will be organized as necessary. (If you are not tired on the long flight .Overnight at Selected Hotel.

Day 2 –Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa, as we visit The National Museum. Then drive up to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city. Then on to St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century-old Church. After lunch, we visit the ‘Mercato’ – the biggest open-air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 3 - Addis Ababa/ Bahar Dar - Fly to Bahirdar. After an hour flight arrive at Bahirdar, Drive to Tana Hotel for check-in. Drive to Tisissat (45min) to get to the water fall it is 35km one way from Bahirdar, After taking in the ‘‘smoke of the Nile” from the usual vantage points we will then take a beautiful one hour walk, via the base of the fall and a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River, Back to Bahirdar for late lunch, Afternoon drive to the port of Bahirdar 2KM from your hotel, board boat to cross lake Tana, en route
you will visit the church of UraKidanemihret, Mehal Zege Georgis,. Dinner and overnight at Tana Hotel.

Day 4 – Bahar Dar/Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the city of castles and churches. The 17th Century capital of Ethiopia. Begin the tour at the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then to the Goha Hotel for lunch.  Enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church)  adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Gondar - Semien Mountain: In the morning drive to Debark, 100kms from Gonder and get way to the Semien Mountains National Park. Proceed to Sankaber 37kms further and reach your first trekking starting spot Sankaber 3250ms above sea level. Make a day trekking around the camp, Lunch will be held from Lunch box, on the top of viewpoint. Around 15:00 drive back to Gonder for Overnight Goah Hotel Dinner and overnight at Yemerha Hotel.

Day 6 - Gondar/ Axum: Fly to Axum, a town of more than 2500 years of history. From the palace and tomb of king kaleb (6th C, AD) we will visit the extraordinarily Stella’s filed (WHS) and tomb of king Remhay (1st to 4th C, AD). Followed by the a trip to the church of St Mary of Tsion, (17th C, AD the present church) in which deposited the Arc of the Covenant, then drive out of the town 4km on the way to Gonder where you walk up to see rock carved lion and palace from where the Stella were hewn-some still lie there, half finished. From here we can visit the palace of queen of Sheba, late in the afternoon drive to your Hotel. Overnight at Yeha Hotel.

Day 7 - Axum / Lalibella : Fly to Lalibella, Transfer to Roha Hotel 26KM from the airport. Check-in Roha Hotel, start visiting the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George which is carved like a cross out of the red rock. Lunch at the Hotel, Afternoon start visiting, from second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches another UNESCO World Heritage site –that will simply stagger you. Dinner on your own and overnight Yemerah Hotel.

Day 8 - Lalibela: In the morning excursion to Asheton Merry church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. PM you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses. Overnight Yemerah Hotel.

Day 9 –Lalibela/ Addis Ababa: Fly back to Addis. Visit. Mercato’ the biggest open air market in Africa. Transfer to Airport for night flight passengers or O/N at the hotel.

Day 10 –Addis Ababa/ Arbaminch: Fly or Drive to Arbaminch to say ‘forty springs’. It is 510km from the capital city .Enroute visit villages of sidamo, Oromo, welayeta and
Dorze Tribes. Lunch at Wenney ecolodge Langano or other selected place. Overnight Swaynes hotel.

Day 11 –Arbaminch/ Bako: Drive to Bako across various villages and ethnic like Konso, Tsemay and Bena. Bako is the traditional mountain market town 75miles from Arbaminch. It is located on the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and peoples region. Overnight at local hotel.

Day 12 - Baco/Mursi: Drives to Mursi and visit ethnic groups. Excursion to the Mursi people via Mago National Park. These people are curious and famous in that the women wear geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lips. The men practice fierce stick fighting. Overnight in camp site.

Day 13 - Mursi/ Hammer: Karo and Kortcho villages’ people, with a spectacular view over Omo River. Hammers have unique hairstyles made from ochre, water, and binding resin. They rub the mixture into their hair then twist the strands repeatedly to create coppery-coloured locks. This is a sign of wealth and welfare. Hammers are known for their body decoration. Overnight fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge Turmi. In a Visit Hammer villages and dances (Evangadi), you may come across with luck for a marriage ceremony that includes the bull jumping.

Day 14 - Hammer/ Turmi:Drive to Turmi where we will enjoy the weekly market of the Bena people. The Bena women are simply stunning. They wear their hair in dense ringlets smeared with mud and clarified butter and topped off with a head-dress made out of an oblong aluminum plate. Their necks and chests are adorned with string upon sting of cowries shell and colorful beaded necklaces of varying lengths. Chunky metal wristlets and armlets, shiny nails appended to skirts, multiple earrings simple leather garments are all so a la mode. This tribe is an inspiration to all. The market is exciting too and you may have the opportunity to buy some of the tribal regalia and artifacts overnight fixed tents or bungalows at the Evangadi lodge.

Day 15 - Turmi/ Arbaminchi: Drive to Arbaminch, via Erbore villages and with a stop at Konso village to admiring Macheka and New York of Konso village.The Konso, a pagan people, erect eerie wooden totems (called waka) replete with phallic symbols over the graves of the dead and have numerous cults based around the breeding and veneration of serpents. The cornerstone of Konso culture, however, is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy that, through terracing buttressed with stone, enable
these people to extract a productive living from a none-toofertile hills and valleys that surround them. Overnight Swayne’s hotel.

Day 16 - Arbaminch/ Langano: Morning visit the Netch Sar National Park, sanctuary of the endemic Swaynes, Hartbeest, horedes of Zebras, lesser Kudu and many more. Overnight in camp site. Then Drive to Rift Valley Lake of Langano on the way visiting the awash fish market. Lunch at Welayita Sodo. Dinner and overnight Wenney ecology Langano.

Day 17 - Langano/ Addis Ababa: Morning relaxation at Langano, visit the other rift valley lakes of Shalla, Abiyata and Ziway. After noon drive back to Addis .Overnight Transfer to Airport after dinner.

Ethiopian Christians annually celebrate a festival every September to commemorate the finding of the true cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. This big and long-standing festival known by localities as ‘Meskel’ to say ‘cross’ will take place on 28th of September this year.
 

Meskel is a colorful occasion that focuses on ‘Demera’ an Amharic version of ‘bonfire’ having an image of yellow Meskel daisies tied on top of it. The flowering of the crossshaped daisies marks the end of the 3-month long rainy season and the return of the sun. Priests in full regalia gather behind the bonfire to rehearse chanting and blessing.

The cross that was said to be built from a tree grown on top of Adam Grave had lost for three centuries until Constantine's mother; Helena made a journey to visit the sacred land of Jerusalem and intended to search for the where abouts of this cross .

According to the Legend, having prayed for about seven days in Jerusalem, an Angel had told Helena miraculously to put incense on top of a Bonfire and follow the smoke direction to locate the place where it had been buried. Abided by the word of the Angel, she ordered excavation on September27 at the end of the 4th century .Seven months later, she found the true cross.

The Queen built a church for its preservation at a place called Golgotha whose construction completed after a year on the same date she ordered the excavations .Finally she officially announced September 27 to commemorate the finding of the true cross every year as a holiday .

Although the biggest colorful celebration takes place in Addis Ababa at Meskel square, this festival is celebrated through out the country in every church yard in the same colorful tradition. This festival is now 1600 years old.

The Legend also has it that Ethiopia is the final resting place for the fragment of the true cross. Due to the contention of the then super powers such as the Roman’s, Babylon’s to own the true cross, religious leaders had intervened to stop the conflict and divided the cross in to four pieces to share its healing power to the world. According to the descended down legend, African’s had the right hand side of the fragment of this true cross as its share which most had consensuses to place it at Alexandria, Egypt.

However, after the expansion of Islam in Egypt during the 14th century, it is said that this fragment brought to Ethiopia from Egypt on the request of the then Ethiopian king -King David and during the 15th century his successor King Zara Jacob transferred it to the Present final resting place called Gishen Debre Kerbe ‘EgziabhereAbe’ church (a church dedicated to almighty God) situated in wollo region.

Orthodox Christians from all walk of life travel to this region every year in October first or second to celebrate the coming of the true cross as it has been done for the past 550 years. Clergymen adorn the celebration by carrying the replica of Ark of the Covenant and a replica of fragment of the cross brought to Ethiopia.

Join Ethiopians in the 2nd Millennium Colorful ‘Meskel’ festival, celebrated every year on Septmber 27.

Festival day for the commemoration of the coming of the true cross at Gishen Debere Kerbe in Wello region is celebrated every year on October 2.

Day 1 - Addis Ababa / Kilimanjaro - Morning/Evening arrival at Addis Ababa International Airport. Break fast will be served on board before flight arrival. For morning arrivals there will be a two hours stay at departure hall so you can relax your self with morning sun raised behind the Yerere Mountain shown at distant in front of the gates.

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport in the after noon. Meet and transfer to a Hotel in Arusha for overnight on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 - Tarangire National Park - After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing with packed lunches. After lunch final game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire.

Day 3 - Lake Manyara National - After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing with packed lunches. After lunch final game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Manyara.

Day 4 - Serengeti National Park - After breakfast drive to the Serengeti National Park for game viewing. Acommodation and meals in the Serengeti.

Day 5 - Serengeti National Park - The day is spending in the Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Full board accommodation in the Serengeti.

Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater - After an early breakfast descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. Packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro.

Day 8 - Arusha/Addis Ababa - After breakfast return to Arusha town and transfer to the airport to return Home Italy via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines.

Accommodation Combinations Types

Day 1 – Addis Ababa / Dar es Salaam - Morning arrival at Addis Ababa International Airport. Break fast will be served on board before flight arrival. There will be a two hours stay at departure hall so you can relax your self with morning sun raised behind the Yerere Mountain shown at distant in front of the gates.

Arrive Dar es Salaam International Airport. Meet and transfer to a Hotel in Dar es Salaam for overnight on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 –Selous Game Reserve - After breakfast drive to Selous Game Reserve for game viewing. The day is spending in the Selous with Packed lunches. Dinner and overnight at Selous.

Day 3 - Selous Game Reserve - Morning Boat Safari. Afternoon game drives in Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms. It is larger than Switzerland and a UNWHS. Picnic lunch box reroute. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Full board accommodation in the Selous.

Day 4 – Selous Game Reserve - The day is spend in the Selous. Morning Walking Safari. Afternoon game drive. Full board accommodation in the Selous.

Day 5 - Mikumi National Park - After breakfast drive to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is located north of Selous reserve, less than 300km from Dar es Salaam. It is an important centre for students studying Ecology and conservation .It is about 3230sq. km. Lions, Elephants, giraffe, buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Crocodiles, yellow baboons are some of the residents of the park.

On-route packed lunch. Late afternoon game viewing in Mikumi. Dinner and overnight in Mikumi.

Day 6 - Ruaha National Park - After breakfast drive to Ruaha National Park for game viewing.Full board accommodation in Ruaha.

Day 7 – Mikumi National Park - After breakfast depart from Ruaha and return to Mikumi National Park for lunch in Mikumi. Afternoon game viewing in Mikumi. Dinner and overnight in Mikumi.

Day 8 - Dar es Salaam /Addis Ababa - After breakfast Transfer to the airport for departure to Italy ,Rome via Addis Ababa.

Accommodation Combinations Types

Day 1 – Addis Ababa / Kilimanjaro - Morning arrival at Addis Ababa International Airport. Break fast will be served on board before flight arrival. There will be a two hours stay at departure hall so you can relax your self with morning sun raised behind the Yerere Mountain shown at distant in front of the gates. On arrival at KIA, you will be met and transferred to Ameg Lodge for dinner and overnight. Leisure time in the Afternoon .Before dinner a brief talk will be held about the Climb.

Day 2 – Kilimanjaro National Park - After breakfast you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro National Park at Machame. Upon arrival and completion of registration, you will begin the adventure of the ascent on Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa and the tallest freestanding Mountain in the World!! Proceed through Mountainous Forest up to Machame campsite located at 10,000 ft (3,000m), for your first Overnight

Day 3 - Shira Camp site - After breakfast continue the climb following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to “Picnic rock” and the Shira plateau to Shira Camp site, at 12,500 ft (3,800m), for your second Overnight.

Day 4 – Barranco Camp site - After breakfast continue the climb heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Camp site, 13,000 ft (3,900m) for your third overnight.

Day 5 - Barafu Camp site - After breakfast continue the climb crossing the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, up to the Barranco Wall to the Karanga River, the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Camp site, 15,500 ft (4,600m), for your final Night.

Day 6 – Mweka Camp site - The day begins with a very early start continuing the final ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro. You advance upon steep and heavy scree reaching Gilman's Point on the crater rim of the mountain located at 18,640 ft (5,861m), and then on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa located at 19,340 ft (5,895m). Descend via Barafu Camp site through the forest to Mweka Camp site 10,000 ft (3,000m), for your final night.

Day 7 - Ameg Lodge - The final descend takes you through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College where you will be met and transferred to the Ameg Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 - Addis Ababa - After breakfast Transfer to the airport for departure to Rome Fumichino via Addis Ababa.

Day 1 – Addis Ababa - Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, early in the morning /evening. After a brief ride to the hotel you will enjoy a welcome ceremony. A half day city tour can be given in the afternoon for morning arrival passengers. Overnight at selected Hotel.

Day 2 – Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa, as we visit The National Museum. Then drive up to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city. Then on to St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century old Church. After lunch, we visit the ‘Mercato’ - the biggest open air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at select Hotel.

Day 3 - Bahar Dar - Take an hour flight to Bahar Dar. After check-in at the Tana Hotel, drive to Tisissat to take in the spectacular waterfall, known ‘Tis Isat’ ‘‘smoke of the Nile”. We explore all the scenic vantage points along the way to the base of the fall and take a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River before heading back to Bahir Dar for late lunch. In the afternoon boat trip across Lake Tana and visit the Church of UraKidanemihret and Mehal Zege Georgis.

Day 4 – Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia and begin a visit at the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then to the Goha Hotel for lunch. Enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church) adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Lalibela - Short flight to Lalibela and transfer to Roha Hotel. We start with a tour of the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George - carved like a cross out of the red volcanic rock. Lunch at the hotel, and then tour the second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches and other UNESCO World Heritage sites – that will surly amaze us. Dinner and overnight at Yemerha Hotel.

Day 6 – Axum - Fly to Axum, a town steeped in more than 2,500 years of history. Begin with from the palace and tomb of King Kaleb (6th century AD), we will visit the extraordinarily Stella’s Field (WHS site) and Tomb of King Remhay (1st to 4th Century AD) followed by the trip to the Church of St Mary of Tsion (17th century AD as the present church) - the home of the Ark of the Covenant. The tour continues out of town for a walk up to see rock-carved-lion and the palace from where the Stella were hewn- some still lie there, half finished. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yeha Hotel.

Day 7 - Addis Ababa

Return by air late morning to Addis Ababa for a late lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. We meet in the lobby for our farewell dinner, where you will enjoy traditional Ethiopian musical performance. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8 - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania –Morning Transfer to the Addis Ababa International Airport to depart to Kilimanjaro. Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport in the after noon. Meet and transfer to a Hotel in Arusha for overnight on bed and breakfast basis. The balance of the day is at leisure. Local sightseeing can be organized.

Day 9 - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania - After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing with packed lunches. After lunch final game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire.

Day 10 - Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania - After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing with packed lunches. After lunch final game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Manyara.

Day 11 - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania - After breakfast drive to the Serengeti National Park for game viewing. Accommodation and meals in the Serengeti.

Day 13 - Serengeti / Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania - After breakfast final game viewing in the Serengeti on-route to Olduvai Gorge for sight seeing. Olduvia is the world famous for the archaeological discoveries made by Dr.Louis and Mary Leaky .The remains of more than 30 fossils hominoids have been found at various sights and levels in the George ,including the skull of Austraalopithecus-Zinjathropus Boise which is believed to be 1.7Million years old. A packed lunch will be served. Afternoon continue to Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro.

Day 15 -Arusha, Tanzania/AddisAbaba - After breakfast return to Arusha town and transfer to the airport.

Accommodations
Ethiopia :
Addis Ababa: Hilton Addis
Bahirdar : Tana Hotel or equivalent
Gondar : Goha Hotel or equivalent
Lalibella :Roha Hotel or equivalent
Axum :Yeha Hotel or equivalent

Tanzania :

Day 1 – Addis Ababa - Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, in early evening/morning. Take a brief ride to our hotel and enjoy a welcome ceremony. Overnight at selected Hotel. A city tour may be arranged in the afternoon for morning arrivals in the afternoon.

Day 2 – Addis Ababa - Get ready for the grand city tour of Addis Ababa, as we visit The National Museum. Then drive to Entoto hills to get the panoramic view of the city. Then on to St. Mary’s Church and Museum, a century old Church. After lunch, we visit the ‘Mercato’ - the biggest open air market in the African continent. Dinner and Overnight at select Hotel.

Day 3 - Bahar Dar - Take an hour flight to Bahir Dar. After check-in at the Tana Hotel, where we will spend overnight, we drive to Tisissat to take in the spectacular waterfall, known ‘Tis Isat’ ‘‘smoke of the Nile”. We explore all the scenic vantage points along the way to the base of the fall as we take a short boat trip across the Blue Nile River before heading back to Bahir Dar for late lunch. In the afternoon we boat across Lake Tana and visit the Church of UraKidanemihret and Mehal Zege Georgis.

Day 4 – Gondar - Morning drive to Gondar, the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia and begin the tour from the castle compound (UNESCO WHS), view the King Fasiledes Bath, then to the Goha Hotel for lunch. We enjoy afternoon visits of the Debre Birhan Selassie (the light of Trinity Church) adorned with magnificent murals, the Qusqam Church and Mentwab Palace. Dinner & Overnight at Goha Hotel.

Day 5 - Lalibela - Short flight to Lalibela and transfer to Roha Hotel. We start with a tour of the cluster of the first group church, churches including the famous church of St. George - carved like a cross out of the red volcanic rock. Lunch at the hotel, and then tour the second cluster of the amazing rock hewn churches and other UNESCO World Heritage sites – that will surly amaze us. Dinner and overnight at Yemerha Hotel.

Day 6 – Axum - Fly to Axum, a town steeped in more than 2,500 years of history. From the palace and tomb of King Kaleb (6th century AD),  visit the extraordinarily Stella’s Field (WHS site) and Tomb of King Remhay (1st to 4th Century AD) followed by the trip to the Church of St Mary of Tsion (17th century AD as the present church) - the home of the Ark of the Covenant. Our tour continues out of town for a walk up to see rock-carved-lion and the palace from where the Stella were hewn- some still lie there, half finished. Dinner on your own and Overnight Yeha Hotel.

Day 7 - Addis Ababa

We return by air late morning to Addis Ababa for a late lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 - Adadi Mariam – Take a day excursion to the Adadi Mariam for a visit of the Extraordinary Church, the semi rock hewn church which goes back to the time of the churches of Lalibela. On the way back, we visit the MELAKA KUNTIRE, the reserved place for early human achievement. We return to Addis around lunchtime and enjoy our afternoon at leisure. We meet in the lobby for our farewell dinner, where you will enjoy traditional Ethiopian musical performance. Overnight Hotel.

Day 9 - Nairobi, Kenya

Having a breakfast transfer to Airport for flight to Nairobi. After two hours in the Air, arrive Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Having cleared customs and immigration formalities you will be transferred to the Grand Regency Hotel. Check in and freshen up then proceed for a city tour. Our A&K representative will get in touch with clients in regard to safari briefing.

Set in the heart of Nairobi, this brand-new elegant hotel offers nothing but the best: discreet luxury, exquisite cuisine, Nairobi's largest conference room, an exclusive Private Member's Club and an all-weather pool. The Grand Regency Hotel blends a charming ambience with full five-star facilities. The large and luxuriously furnished rooms are all well appointed, with views over the city.

This is an orientation tour of Nairobi, one of Africa’s most modern and attractive capitals. Sightseeing in the immediate environs of Nairobi includes the 27-storey round tower, Kenyatta International Conference Center. Also included is a visit to the City Market with its colorful stalls selling fruits and vegetables, flowers and African curios and carvings. Your tour ends with a visit to the nearby Snake Park with its wide range of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes and other African reptiles.

Day 15 - Nairobi, Kenya - Breakfast at the camp. Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi departing at 1100 hrs. On arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel for lunch. The day is at your Leisure and in the afternoon transfer to Kenya International Airport for your flight to USA via Addis Ababa.

The Egyptian Civilization that flourished for over 3,000 years is longer than most other civilizations in the world's history. As a result this ancient country is a home for many grandeur attractions. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the tomb of young King Tut are a few to mention.
 

Day 1 - Cairo - Arrive Cairo international Airport, meet and assist. Transfer to hotel for check–in, overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 - Cairo / Alexandria - Breakfast at hotel, drive to Alexandria for a full day tour, on the way visit Wady El Natrun. Visit the Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs of EL Shukafa, King Farouk’s palace; Montazah Gardens and Qait Bay’s Fort Transfer to hotel for check–in, overnight in Alexandria.

Day 3 - Alexandria / Cairo - Breakfast at hotel, drive back to Cairo, and overnight in Cairo.
 

Day 4 - Cairo - Breakfast at hotel, visit Giza pyramids, sphinx and the Egyptian museum. In the afternoon, visit the Old Cairo. Transfer to hotel, overnight in Cairo.

Day 5 - Departure - Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the Airport for your departure flight via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines.

The Egyptian Civilization that flourished for over 3,000 years is longer than most other civilizations in the world's history. As a result this ancient country is a home for many grandeur attractions. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the tomb of young King Tut are a few to mention.
 

Day 1 - Cairo - Arrive Cairo international Airport, meet and assist. Transfer to hotel for check – in, overnight in Cairo.
 

Day 2 - Cairo - After breakfast, visit The Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkar, return to hotel for overnight
 

Day 3 - Aswan - After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Aswan. Arrive Asw, visit the High Dam, drive to Abu-Simbel, and return to Asw. Broad to the Nile cruise, sail to Kom-Ombo, Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - Kom-Ombo – Edfu – Esna – Luxor - After breakfast, visit the temple of Kom-Ombo, sail on to Edfu.Arrrive Edfu, visit the temple of Edfu, sail to Esna, pass the lock on way to Luxor, arrive Luxor, dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Luxor - After breakfast, cross to the west bank, visit The Valley of the Kings, then visit Luxor and Karnak temples, overnight in board

Day 6 - Luxor – Cairo - After breakfast, Disembarkation and transfer to the airport for the flight back to Cairo.

Day 7 - Cairo - Full day visit The Egyptian museum, The Citadel, Khan El-Khalili and overnight.
 

Day 8 - Departure - Transfer to the airport, final departure.

Note:

• Valid up to December 31, 2008.
• Our Europe gateways are Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Stockholm.
• The package is also good for tourist originating outside of ET gateways with additional cost of transportation from his/her origin to ET gateway.
• Five star – Hilton Addis Ababa only, Four star could be at Ghion Imperial or De Leopold

Service Price Includes:-

Vehicles in very good condition for transfer Tourists from Airport up on arrival to Hotel and from Hotel to Sites and from Hotel to Airport at Departure. Minibus capacity of 8 persons or bus capacity of 22 persons in each locality.

Very good vehicles for surface transportation where required according to the above packages. Bottle water will be available to each tourist in each vehicle where it requires surface transportation according to the package from one locality to another.

In Addis Ababa Hotel is on bed and break fast basis –BB and out of Addis Ababa 2 or 3 star hotels on full board basis – FB. Meals include non alcoholic drinks. At every sites, entrance fees. Accompanied English speaking guides at each group over 8 persons. Boat fees at Tana Lakes, Mule ride fees at a place where required as per the packages. Airport porter fees.

Service Price Not Includes:-

Drinks and meals in Addis Ababa, Alcoholic Drinks and drinks out of meals for all the tour, embarkation fees and taxes. All, whatever not included in the above list under “Service Price Included”.