Take the early flight to Gonder ( the clothest airport for the Semien Mountain) then direct drive to Semien Mountain through Gondar. Once we are in the park, the car will drop us two hours before the first camp site of Sankaber. For two hours, hike along the cliff edge towards the campsite of Sankaber. Along the route, stop for a picnic lunch.

That night, camp in tents at Sankaber.

The hike from Sankaber to Geech camp takes about 5 to 6 hours passing through spectacular scenery that winds between the cliff edge and forests. Along the way we pass the 500m high Jinbar waterfall and stop for lunch on the banks of the Jinbar river. We pass through Geech village where we can have coffee with a local family in their traditional tukul hut. This is a great way to glimpse the day to day life of the mountain people.

Overnight at Geech camp (3600m).

From Geech to Chennek camp takes around 7 to 8 hours. On the way we visit Imet Gogo, which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the whole of the Simien mountain range. Imet Gogo, at 3926m, has incomparable 360 degree views of canyons, cliffs and valleys that look as if they go on forever.

Overnight at Chennek camp (3600m).

In the morning time, there is an option to climb a peak around the Chennek campsite or else take a more leisurely stroll around the escarpment close to the camp.
After lunch at the campsite, start the drive back to Gondar.

Overnight in Gondar.

Gonder known as the “Camelot” of Africa, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Semien Mountains National Park in the northwestern part of the country.It was the 17th and 18th century capital city of Ethiopia, which was founded by Emperors Fasiladas (1632 – 1667) and was home to a number of emperors & warlords, curtsies and kings who built several castles and palaces around the area.

Visit the oldest and the most impressive Gonderine structure, the magnificent castle compound including the two storied palace of emperor Fasiladas, built of roughly hewn brown basalt stone held together with mortar, the fantastically decorated Debre Brehan Silassie Church (light of Trinity),the bath (now baptismal place during Ethiopian epiphany, January 19) of king Fasiladas and the ruined palace of Queen Mintiwab at Qusquam, were the Scottish explorer James Bruce used to reside for sometimes,

Overnight in Gonder .

In the morning, proceed driving to Lalibela via Woreta, passing through Amhara state. You will have stunning views of the Guna Mountains as you travel through this dramatic landscape.

Overnight in Lalibela (hotel).

Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the Town (40minute) and visit the rock hewn churches of Lalibela.Lalibela is most famous for its churches.Visit the 12-13th century Rock hewn churches called the Eighth wonder of the world which are still active places of worship and host many major religious Ceremonies. The churches are carved out of solid rock, and each has unique architectural features. Take a wander through the tunnels and stairways linking the churches together.

We will drive to the site where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopians most famous Rock Hewn churches, mostly referred by many as the living wonders of the world, this churches are, they have been here for at list 900 years, an active christen shrine, the spiritual center of the counters religious life.

The monolithic churches where carved out of 2600-sq natural rock terrace in the twelve century AD by king lalibela.

The Rock hewn churchs that we will visit today will be the first group of churches included: BeteMedhanialem, Bete Mariam, BeteMeskel, BeteDenagl and BeteGologota Michal.We will continue our journey in To Ethiopians long and marvellous past with a visit to other seint Lalibela Remarkable churches. There architecture and artistry must be seen to be believed.Then we will finish our visis for today.

Today after breakfast, we will visist second group of churches and St, Gorge it included: BeteGebral, BeteMerquros, BeteEmanule, Betelehiam ,Bete Aba Libanos and BeteGhiorgis . Afterwards ,fly back to Addis.

Overnight Addis.

Take early flight to Harar.

The 1000 years old walled city of Harar in eastern ethiopia and once a crossroads for commerce between Africa, India and the Middle East and was a gateway for the spread of Islam into the Horn of Africa.Harar is different to any other Ethiopian city, a walled town, with over 360 twisting and winding alleys squeezed into 1 square kilometre. This was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2006 by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage. …

According to UNESCO, it is “considered ‘the fourth holiest city’ of Islam” with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines which made the the city the Islamic capital of Ethiopia and the fourth most important city in the Islamic World. It is crammed with mosques, colourful markets, coffee shops and crumbling walls.On the tour you will get a chance to stay in a local Harari guesthouse, explore the old walled city.

Overnight Harar.

Today we have a full day to discover more of Harar. There are many mosques and shrines to discover and it is a lively town too. The Harari market is famous. In the evening we are going to see the Hyena man, feeding the hyena by hand. You dare to give it a try?

Overnight Harar

Transfer back to the airport and fly back Addis. Relax in Addis for the rest of the day or do some other optional tour there.

Overnight Addis.

Today take the early flight to Semera (the clothest airport for Danakill) and proceed to Erta Ale Volcanic Field through the Old Danakil sea .

Danakil Depression, one of the remotest,hottest (average 42°c), the lowest(125m below sea level) and unique land formation of the world in the great rift valley system. The extraordinary landscape of the region contains several unusual sites which are rarely seen to other parts of the world at the same place . Green, yellow , and red colored sulfurous hot spring , one of the world active lava lake , salt mountain , as well as extremely white dazzling salt lake. As they says : it’s an alien place on Earth but a must see place u in lifetime !!

Today you have a chance to see a glance of the fresh lava flow and tectonically affected mountain ranges. Both recent basalts of spreading Axes, recent sediments and Highland rock sequences dominate the road Geology of the area where you are driving through. Paper work Processing with Erta Ale area chief and administrators for further continue of Erta Ale active volcano and get a permission for the visit. More to see the fresh lava flows.

Overnight at the Base camp of Erta Ale

This morning will be an early start as we leave camp before dawn. On arriving at the bottom of the volcano we will freshen up before driving to Dallol. The driving is all off road, through the desert. We stop at a palm grove for lunch and should have a chance to try some of the local palm wine. In the evening we will arrive at Ahmedela, a small settlement where the salt caravans meet before their long walk to Mekele.

Overnight Hamedela Village

Dallol is like nowhere else; a bizarre landscape of colourful mineral deposits, sulphur pools and geysers, where we’ll have the morning to explore this seemingly alien terrain. We will also visit the bizarre landscape of the salt canyons before we drive back, where en route we may get the chance to see the arduous work of salt being extracted by hand and loaded onto the camels. Afterward, drive back to Semera.

Overnight Semera.

After breakfast , you drive about 40Km as an excursion short sightseeing Tour and acclimatization of Afar Region Desert , with active Geothermal and volcanic ranges of Alelo Bad hot springs pools and hydrothermal deposits south of Manda Harraro.Afterward you will fly back to Addis with the afternoon flight.

End of the tour!!!