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Discover Ethiopia

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
2. Gentle
Max group size: 
16
Avg user rating: 
4
Africa, Ethiopia | 15 days
Trip code: 
XET
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus/coaster bus, 4WD, in country flight, boat, on foot, mule

Accommodation - Hotels (13nts)

Meals - 12 breakfasts

Trip Highlights: 
Marvel at the Lalibela Rock Churches
Hold your breath for the magical Simien Mountains
Meet the warmest people with a strong cultural identity
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Trip Overview: 

Ethiopia is a unique and secluded country. It has never been colonised by a European power, and as a result the people have retained a strong cultural identity and are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. It possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The landscape is equally memorable and Ethiopia is home to some of the finest mountain scenery in Africa.

Trip Highlights: 
Marvel at the Lalibela Rock Churches
Hold your breath for the magical Simien Mountains
Meet the warmest people with a strong cultural identity
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus/coaster bus, 4WD, in country flight, boat, on foot, mule

Accommodation - Hotels (13nts)

Meals - 12 breakfasts

Trip Photos: 

Eighth Wonder of the World

Legend says that King Lalibela was resurrected by God with instructions to build churches the like of which the world had never seen. Hewn from the solid rock in enormous trenches or standing in vast quarried caves and linked by a labyrinth of tunnels, his creations are truly breathtaking – it is easy to believe that the angels themselves helped in the building.

The Simien Mountains

The Simien Mountains, famed for their volcanic pinnacles, are particularly beautiful. This World Heritage Site is home to the Walia Ibex, Gelada Baboons and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.

Festival Departures

Festivals in Ethiopia are colourful events with plenty of pageantry, music and dancing. We run three trips to coincide with these festivals. In January we attend Timkat, the most important festival in the calendar, which celebrates Epiphany. In September we attend the Meskal festival which has been celebrated for over 1600 years.

Our Discover Ethiopia trip is just one of many Africa tours. To find out more visit our Africa Holidays page.