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8 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaHararItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Light Rail Ride
- Mount Entoto
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Local Village Cultural Visit
- Wondo Genet Hot Springs
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
- View of Lake Abaya
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Shashamane Local Market
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Lake Koka
- Mount Furi Hike
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Hyena Feeding
- Ras Makonnen Palace
Hotel
9 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaDire DawaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Light Rail Ride
- Anwar Mosque
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- Hawassa University Campus
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Local Fish Market Visit
- Gamo Gofa Museum Visit
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Exploring Town Center
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
- Horse Riding Experience
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Ras Makonnen Palace
- Harar Jugol Walled City
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Sabian New Town Stroll
- Dire Dawa University Campus Tour
Hotel
10 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaGondarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Shiro Meda Market
- Meskel Square
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- Hawassa Fish Market
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Nechisar National Park Safari
- Arba Minch Local Market Exploration
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Exploring Town Center
- Engaging with Local Musicians
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Visit Local Religious Site
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Harar Jugol Walled City
- Harari Cultural Museum
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Grand Mosque Visit
- St Michael Church Visit
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
Hotel
11 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaBahir DarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- Merkato
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
- Hawassa Fish Market
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Gods Bridge Viewpoint
- Bird Watching Lake Chamo Shore
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Dining at Local Restaurants
- Rastafarian Cultural Center
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Ethiopian Food Tasting
- Bishoftu Crater Lakes
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Ras Makonnen Palace
- Jami Mosque
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Local Cuisine Tasting
- Kezira Market
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- St Georges Church
- Blue Nile Falls Tis Abay
Hotel
12 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- Zoma Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Lakeside Relaxation
- Cheleleka Wetland Bird Watching
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
- Learning about Rastafarian History
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Adama Stadium Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Harar Coffee Market
- Harar Jugol Walled City
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Grand Mosque Visit
- Kefira Old Town Exploration
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
- Kuskuam Complex
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- Local Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
Hotel
Day 12: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- St. Michael Church Visit
- Attend a Local Sporting Event (if available)
Hotel
13 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Merkato
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Gudumale Market
- Haile Resort Hawassa
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Visit to a Local Ethiopian Orthodox Church
- Exploring Town Center
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping
- Ras Makonnen Palace
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- St Michael Church Visit
- Local Cuisine Tasting
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- St Georges Church
- Walk along Lake Tana Shore
Hotel
Days 12–13: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
Hotel
14 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Light Rail Ride
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Horseback Riding Lake Hawassa
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Forty Springs Visit
- Nechisar National Park Safari
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Community Visit
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Bishoftu Crater Lakes
- Adama City Park Stroll
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Enjoy Local Harari Cuisine
- Harar Jugol Walled City
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Local Cuisine Tasting
- Kefira Old Town Exploration
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Kuskuam Complex
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- St Georges Church
Hotel
Days 12–14: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
Hotel
15 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Zoo
- Unity Park
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Gudumale Market
- Amora Gedel Park
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Local Fish Market Visit
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Rastafarian Community Visit
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Ras Makonnen Palace
- Traditional Harari House Visit
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway Station
- Kezira Market
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
- Gondar Market
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Woynma Hotel Hilltop Viewpoint
- Bahir Dar University Campus Visit
Hotel
Days 12–15: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Visit the Kombolcha Bus Station
Hotel
16 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Merkato
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Wondo Genet Hot Springs
- Lakeside Relaxation
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Arba Minch Local Market Exploration
- Forty Springs Visit
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Visit Local Religious Site
- Mount Furi Hike
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Arthur Rimbaud House
- Traditional Harari House Visit
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Grand Mosque Visit
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Explore Gondar City Center
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 12–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Local Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Relax at a Local Hotel Terrace
Hotel
17 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaMekelleItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Shiro Meda Market
- Anwar Mosque
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Gudumale Market
- Amora Gedel Park
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
- Arba Minch Local Market Exploration
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Community Visit
- Learning about Rastafarian History
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Harar Jugol Walled City
- Hyena Feeding
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Dire Dawa Museum
- Local Cuisine Tasting
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
- Kuskuam Complex
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Woynma Hotel Hilltop Viewpoint
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 12–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Visit the Kombolcha Bus Station
- St. Michael Church Visit
Hotel
Day 17: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Kombolcha to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
4h 34m
$196–797
Activities
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
18 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Ethnological Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- Hawassa University Campus
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
- View of Lake Abaya
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Community Visit
- Learning about Rastafarian History
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Abdullah al-Harari Mosque
- Ras Makonnen Palace
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Mount Gara Muleta Hike
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway Station
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Fasiladas Bath
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- Abay Blue Nile Bridge View
Hotel
Days 12–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Kombolcha Open-Air Market
- Attend a Local Sporting Event (if available)
Hotel
Day 17: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Kombolcha to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
4h 34m
$196–797
Activities
- Tigray Hotel Rooftop Bar
- Wukro Cherkos Church
Hotel
Day 18: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Swimming Pool of the Queen of Sheba
- Taste local cuisine
Hotel
19 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Mount Entoto
- Addis Ababa Zoo
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Photography Tour of Shashamane
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Lake Koka
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Traditional Harari House Visit
- Abdullah al-Harari Mosque
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Kezira Market
- Grand Mosque Visit
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Explore Gondar City Center
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- St Georges Church
Hotel
Days 12–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Walk through Kombolcha City Center
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
Hotel
Day 17: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Kombolcha to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
4h 34m
$196–797
Activities
- St George Orthodox Church
- Explore Mekelle City Center
Hotel
Days 18–19: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Swimming Pool of the Queen of Sheba
- Lioness of Gobedra
Hotel
20 days in Ethiopia
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Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Anwar Mosque
- Taste Ethiopian Cuisine
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–36
Activities
- Hawassa University Campus
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
- Forty Springs Visit
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
- Engaging with Local Musicians
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
- Fly from Adama to Hararplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Harartaxi
3h 20m
$335–413
Activities
- Explore Harar Gates
- Harari National Cultural Center
Hotel
Day 9: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Harar to Dire Dawacar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Dire Dawa Museum
- Local Cuisine Tasting
Hotel
Day 10: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
- Fly from Dire Dawa to Gondarplane
- Take the taxi from Dire Dawa to Gondartaxi
4h 54m
$213–929
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Hotel
Day 11: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–83
Activities
- Bird Watching on Lake Tana
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 12–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$184–767
Activities
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
- Kombolcha Open-Air Market
Hotel
Day 17: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Kombolcha to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Kombolcha to Mekelletaxi
4h 34m
$196–797
Activities
- St George Orthodox Church
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 18–20: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
- Northern Stelae Field
Hotel