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10-Day Northern Ethiopia & Danakil Depression Adventure

A Journey Through Ethiopia’s Ancient Civilizations & Otherworldly Landscapes

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Type: Flight-supported + Overland Adventure
Destinations: Lalibela • Gondar • Simien Mountains • Axum • Gheralta • Danakil Depression
Flights: Addis Ababa → Lalibela | Lalibela → Gondar | Semera → Addis Ababa

 

  Tour Overview

Experience the best of Ethiopia’s northern historical routeand the spectacular Danakil Depression in one unforgettable journey. This 10-day guided tour takes you from ancient rock-hewn churches and royal castles to colorful volcanic landscapes and lava lakes.

Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and adventure travelers seeking both cultural immersion and raw natural beauty, this itinerary blends UNESCO World Heritage Siteshidden highland churches, and surreal desert phenomena in one epic trip.

 

  Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lalibela – The New Jerusalem ✈️

• Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela
• Visit the First Cluster of 12th-century rock-hewn churches, carved directly into volcanic rock
• Enjoy sunset views from the town’s hills
Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela
 

Day 2: Asheton Maryam & Bete Giorgis

• Morning hike or mule ride to Asheton Maryam Monastery, perched high on a mountaintop
• Afternoon visit to the Second Cluster, including the iconic Bete Giorgis (St. George’s Church)
Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela
 

Day 3: Fly to Gondar – Castles & Ancient Churches

• Fly to Gondar, once the imperial capital of Ethiopia
• Explore the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi)Fasilides' Bath, and the stunning Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Overnight: Hotel in Gondar
 

Day 4: Simien Mountains National Park – Trekking & Wildlife

• Scenic drive to Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Easy hike along the escarpments with views of deep valleys and jagged peaks
• Spot Gelada baboons, endemic birds, and unique plant species
Overnight: Lodge or camp in the Simien Mountains
 

Day 5: Drive to Axum – Heart of the Ancient Aksumite Empire

• Cross the dramatic Tekeze Gorge to reach Axum, Ethiopia’s oldest imperial city
• Visit the Obelisks of AxumQueen of Sheba’s Palace, and St. Mary of Zion Church
Overnight: Hotel in Axum
 

Day 6: Axum to Gheralta – Yeha Temple & Abune YemataGuh

• Depart Axum and visit the Yeha Temple, the oldest standing structure in Ethiopia
• Drive into the majestic Gheralta Mountains, famous for their rock-hewn cliffside churches
• After lunch, hike to the legendary Abune Yemata Guh, perched on a vertical cliff with breathtaking views and ancient frescoes
Overnight: Lodge in Gheralta (Hawzen)
 

Day 7: Tigray’s Hidden Churches – Mariam Korkor & More

• Morning hike to Mariam Korkor Church, one of the largest and most impressive churches in Tigray
• Afternoon visit to another hidden Tigray rock-hewn church such as Daniel Korkor or Debre Tsion
Overnight: Lodge in Gheralta (Hawzen)
 

Day 8: Gheralta to Danakil – Abraha We Atsbeha & Hamedela

• Begin the descent into the Danakil Depression, one of Earth’s hottest and most extreme environments
• Stop at Abraha We Atsbeha, a remarkable rock church dating back to the 4th century
• Arrive at Hamedela, basecamp for Dallol exploration
• Sunset over the endless salt flats
Overnight: Basic camp in Hamedela
 

Day 9: Dallol & Salt Miners – Geologic Wonderland

• Early morning drive to Dallol, a surreal volcanic area with vibrant sulfur springs and acidic pools
• Visit Lake Asale and watch Afar salt miners and camel caravans crossing the salt plains
• Continue to the base of Erta Ale volcano
Overnight: Basic camp at Erta Ale base
 

Day 10: Erta Ale Lava Lake – Return to Semera – Flight to Addis Ababa ✈️

• Optional sunrise trek to the active lava lake of Erta Ale, one of only a few in the world
• Drive back to Semera for your return flight to Addis Ababa
• End of tour (Optional: cultural dinner or Addis city tour extension available)
 

 

 What’s Included

• All domestic flights (Addis–LalibelaLalibela–Gondar, Semera–Addis)
• Private ground transport with fuel and experienced driver
• Hotel and lodge accommodations (camping in Danakil)
• Local guides for each destination
• Park fees and entrance to all sites
• Bottled water and meals as per itinerary

 

 

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