Arba Minch to Addis Ababa - 15 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Bale Mountains National Park - search for critically endangered Ethiopian wolves and other species found nowhere else on Earth
- Harar - wander along the narrow winding streets of this ancient trading city and opt to visit the Hyena Men who have formed a close bond with these intelligent animals
- Addis Ababa - join a guided tour of the Ethiopian capital and meet 'Lucy' in the National Museum, one of the oldest hominid skeletons ever found
- Arba Minch - see wild Nile crocodiles at the 'crocodile market', which is a nickname for Lake Chamo due to the high number of crocodiles found in the lake
- Awash National Park - spot warthogs, ostriches and baboons on a game walk and look out for extremely elusive lions, leopards and cheetahs
- Awassa - explore the small lakeside city and browse the day's fresh catch at the famous fish market
- Lake Ziway - watch hippos lazing on the banks of the lake and opt for a boat cruise to the historic island of Tulu Godo to visit the ancient monastery
- Wendo Genet - unwind in the hot springs and opt for a leisurely hike through the forest to see the three-tiered waterfall
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Trip includes
- 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- 13 nights in hotels / hostels / guesthouses
- 1 night camping
- All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
- Services of three crew - driver, tour leader & local guide
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Guided tour of Harar and Addis Ababa
- Visit to the hot springs of Wendo Genet
- Guided walk in Awash National Park and guided hikes in Bale Mountains National Park
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Welcome to Arba Minch! On arrival, make your way to our start hotel. There's a Welcome Meeting at 6pm, where you'll meet your group and crew. The rest of the day before and after this meeting is at leisure. Perhaps hire bicycles to explore the area surrounding the city.
Today is free to explore Arba Minch or enjoy optional activities in the city. Arba Minch overlooks Lake Chamo and there's an optional boat trip on the lake to visit the 'crocodile market'. Unlike other markets, the animals here are alive and well - the crocodile marke...
Arba Minch - Wendo Genet. Today we climb aboard our overland truck for the first time and journey to the small city of Awassa, in the Great Rift Valley. Located on the shore of Lake Awassa, fishing is the main industry here. We browse the local fish market before cont...
Wendo Genet - Bale Mountains National Park. On day 4 we drive to Bale Mountains National Park, where we spend the next two days. One of these days will be kept free so you can explore the national park independently. There are many trails into the highlands, moorlands...
Bale Mountains National Park - Lake Ziway. On day 7 we say goodbye to the Bale Mountains and journey to the small town of Ziway. The next day there's an optional boat trip across Lake Ziway to Tulu Godo Island. Enjoy a short tour of the ancient monastery and admire so...
Lake Ziway - Awash National Park. Today we travel to Awash National Park. There's an included walk in the reserve, accompanied by a national park scout. The terrain of Awash National Park is largely acacia woodland and it's home to wildlife including oryx, gazelles, w...
Awash National Park - Harar. On day 10 we have a long but scenic drive through the mountains to UNESCO-listed Harar, an ancient walled trading city. There's a guided tour of Harar on day 11, during which we browse the vibrant market and take in some of the many mosque...
Harar - Addis Ababa. We complete our overland journey on day 13, arriving at the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. There's a guided tour of the city the following day, taking in highlights including the colourful city market, St George's Cathedral, the Menelik Mausoleum and the National Museum. The museum is home to 'Lucy', one of the oldest hominid skeletons ever found.
Today our Ethiopian overland adventure comes to an end. Speak to our Sales team if you wish to book extra accommodation in Addis Ababa in order to further explore the city.
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- International flights and visas
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- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Sleeping bag and roll mat - please bring your own for camping
- Optional activities
- Local payment - $510pp, paid in USD
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