1 week best itineraries to Northern Ethiopia including Simen mountains & Lalibela Churches

Description

This one-week itinerary takes you on a remarkable journey through Northern Ethiopia, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and ancient history. Begin with the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Simien Mountains, known for their dramatic peaks, deep valleys, and diverse wildlife. Hike through this UNESCO World Heritage site, spotting endemic species like the Gelada baboon and Walia ibex. Then, delve into Ethiopia’s rich religious heritage with a visit to Lalibela, home to the world-famous rock-hewn churches, a marvel of medieval engineering and spirituality. This itinerary offers a mix of adventure, culture, and history, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of one of Africa’s most fascinating regions.

Day 1
Visit ancient monasteries on lake Tana (Boat trip )

Day 2

After having your early breakfast drive direct to visit The Blue Nile waterfall on the way back drive straight forward to Gondar …. will probably arrive in Gondar around 4:30 Pm
Then check in to Hotel take shower have some rest & Meet again for dinner.

Day 3

Morning After early breakfast will come to pick you up at the Hotel then drive direct to Simen mountains

Overnight at Sankaber campsite

Day 4

After breakfast we start walking to Chenek 2nd Campsite This day will be around 6 hours trekking we will have Our lunch in the mountain before we reach to the Campsite

Overnight Chenek Campsite
Dinner will be offered in the campsite on time

Day 5

After Having early breakfast will go trekking then go to the car to return to Gondar ,,
On This day will try all our best to save some extra time visit the ancient Gondar Fasil Castles
Overnight Gondar Hills resort

Day 6

After breakfast Drive to Gondar airport for a flight to Lalibela

So in the afternoon after lunch we start Our Historical Church visit of Lalibela.

Lalibela has a 900 years old aged rock- hewn churches. The churches are 11 in number , all made of carving a single rock and some interconnected one another. Every church in there has its own unique design. It is really something that everyone have to see in life time.

Lalibela is aslo known as to be the Second Jerusalem!
(in another word we called it Jerusalem of Africa !)

Churches divided in to Two :-

So on October 22″ we have provided pick up service from Lalibela airport to The Hotel first Then go to visit The first Group of Lalibela Churches
on October 23 after having early breakfast we continue our visiting to see The Second Group of Lalibela Churches..
or as another option we can offer you 1 day mountain trekking in Lalibela….if you do 1 day beautiful mountains trekking in Lalibela,
I said This because you can possibly visit the Second Group of Lalibela Churches on 24 October before Heading to airport.

But if you go 1-day mountain trekking in Lalibela that’s another cost, it’s not listed (given ) in our first itineraries
I give you this option because you have 2 nights in Lalibela

Here is Just to give you highlights only to mention Names of Churches and it’s Group.
-The First group (1), SE section, consists of a group of five churches including Bete Amanuel, Bete Mercoreus, Bete Libanos, Bete Gabriel, and Bete Lehem.

Overnight Mountain View Hotel

Day 7
Overnight Mountain View Hotel

Day 8

Around midday drive to Lalibela airport and fly to Addis
Overnight Addis Ababa
in Hotel Lobelia.

possible to continue your visit to Danakil Depression for 2 nights more to see the active Volcano(Lava Lake )
From Addis fly to Semera