In this trip you will appreciate the contrasts of some of the important cities of central and eastern Ethiopia: the bustle of Addis Ababa, the quiet charm of Diré Dawa, the old city of Harar and its alleys lined with colourful houses. You will be surprised by the diversity of the landscapes and the regions you will cross: the Bale Mountains, the lakes of the Great African Rift Valley...and the richness of their fauna and flora. You will live an authentic experience that will make you want to know the other regions of Ethiopia and to go back for a new meeting with its inhabitants!
Day 1: The quiet charm of Dire Dawa
Day 2: Harar, a city steeped in history
Day 3: The waters of Awash National Park
Day 4: Excursion to Fantale Crater
Day 5: Mountain comfort: Bale Mountain Lodge
Day 6: Excursion to Mount Bale
Day 7: Wondo Genet hot spring pools
Day 8: Awassa Park: a bird's paradise
Day 9: The fish market
Day 10: Swimming at Lake Langano
Day 11: Boat trip on Lake Ziway
Day 12: Addis Ababa: a mix of modernity and tradition
Day 13: Transfer to Addis airport for the return journey
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On arrival at Addis airport, transfer to domestic flight to Dire Dawa
Transfer from Dire Dawa airport to Selam Blue Bird Hotel
City tour of Dire Dawa
Evening meal in Dire Dawa at Paradiso restaurant
Overnight stay : Selam Blue Bird Hotel in Dire Dawa
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Morning: Babillé Elephant Sanctuary - visit to KOREMI village
Lunch: Fresh Touch restaurant in Harar
Afternoon: rock engravings between Harar and Dire Dawa
Evening: Hyena dinner
Overnight at Anisa Abdella Guest House
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Morning - drive to Awash
Lunch: restaurant on the way or Awash
Afternoon: Visit to Filwoha Hot Springs and Awash Waterfalls
Evening meal and overnight : Hotel Doho Lodge in Awash
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Morning: Excursion to the top of Fantale Crater or visit Awash National Park
Lunch at Genet Hotel
Afternoon: Drive to Dodola
Evening meal and overnight in Dodola at Bisrat Pension
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Departure for Bale Mountain Lodge
In Dinsho: tickets for entry into Bale Mountain Park the following day
Lunch in Dinsho
Evening meal and overnight at Bale Mountain Lodge
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Excursion to the Sanetti plateau in search of the Abyssinian wolf
Lunch: picnic lunch on the excursion
Dinner and overnight at Bale Mountain Lodge
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Departure to Wondo Genet - On the way to Gaysay Valley grassland, good for game viewing
Lunch in Shashemene at the Rift Valley Tourist Hotel
Evening meal and overnight at Wendo Genet Resort Hotel or Zion Train Lodge
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Morning Forest tour with Wendo Genet guides
Drive to Awasa -
Lunch at Luwa Bar Restaurant in Awasa
Afternoon visit to Amora Gedel Park
Evening meal and overnight at Awassa Lake View Hotel
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Morning trip to Lake Awassa and market
Lunch at Luwa Bar and restaurant in Awassa
Afternoon: Excursion to Mount Tabor before leaving for Langano
Late afternoon departure for Lake Langano
Evening meal and overnight at Simbo Beach Resort in Langano
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Morning: Visit Shala and Abiata Lakes
Lunch at Simbo Beach Resort in Langano
Afternoon: Relaxing swim at Lake Langano
Late afternoon departure for Lake Ziway
Evening meal and overnight at Bethlem Hotel in Lake Ziway
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Morning boat trip on Lake Ziway
Lunch at Lake Ziway
Late afternoon drive to Addis Ababa
Evening meal at Habesha 2000 with Ethiopian dance performance
Overnight in Addis at Abegaz Hotel
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Morning: Visit to the Mercato and a walk in the Entoto hills
Lunch at the Taitu Hotel
Afternoon: Visit to the National Museum (Lucy) and the Red Terror Martyrs Museum
Evening meal in Addis at Jewel of India
Night at Abegaz Hotel
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Day of departure: programme adapted once the departure time is known
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes
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