Gondar<- ->Addis Ababa (ZGA)

From: $1520.00+ Kitty

Overview

21 days between Gonder and Addis Ababa or vice versa...

This is overlanding at its finest – a pioneering expedition through the rugged country of Ethiopia, taking in magnificent sites such as the churches of Lalibela, hewn out of rock, or beautiful monasteries on Lake Tana which house the mummified remains of ancient emperors. You’ll visit: the Blue Nile Falls, second largest in Africa, where the Nile cascades through dramatic gorges before continuing its course all the way across Sudan and Egypt; go trekking in the rugged Simien Mountains – home to the extraordinary gelada baboon, and end our trip in the thriving capital Addis Ababa.

 
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  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Moderate
  • Physical Challenge Moderate Fitness

FactfileTour Code: ZGA

  • Vehicle: Overland vehicle, trekking, boats
  • Accommodation: Basic hotel (14 nts), camping (5 nts), Wildcamp (1 nts) Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road. 20 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • Route: Gonder to Addis Ababa or vice versa...
  • Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary.
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

Next Departures

pdf download 30 Oct - 19 Nov 2012
Addis Ababa > Gonder 		Limited BOOK
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pdf download 03 Nov - 23 Nov 2012
Gonder > Addis Ababa 		Available BOOK
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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Ethiopia

  • Guided tour of Castles and Bath complexes in ancient Gonder

  • Guided treks in the Simien Mountains National Park

  • Guided tour of palaces and temples in historic Axum

  • Explore the Tigray rock-hewn churches at Mekele

  • Guided tour of rock churches, monastery and visit to a local school at Lalibela

  • Witness the stunning Blue Nile Falls

  • Boat trip on Lake Tana from Bahir Dar to visit the monasteries

  • Overland journey into the immense Blue Nile Gorge

  • Explore Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa

  • Visit the Church of St Mary of Zion at Axum

  • Visit the Debre Demo Monastery around Mekele

  • Visit "Lucy" at the National Museum, Addis Ababa

  • Stroll through the Mercato one of the largest markets in Africa, Addis Ababa

  • Visit Africa Hall - a symbol of African independence and optimism, Addis Ababa

  • St George's Cathedral (Giorgis Cathedral) built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians, Addis Ababa

  • Visit the Menelik Mausoleum, built to serve as the tombs of emperors and princes, Addis Ababa

Comments

This is a truck based overland tour. The trip runs in both directions. Departures Addis to Gonder are marked with an *. KITTY These are group funds paid on the road.

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