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8 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaDire DawaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Ethnological Museum
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lakeside Relaxation
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
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
- 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
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Rastafarian Community Visit
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Bishoftu Crater Lakes
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Local Cuisine Tasting
- Dire Dawa University Campus Tour
Hotel

9 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaHararItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Taste Ethiopian Cuisine
- Meskel Square
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Amora Gedel Park
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
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
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Stadium Tour
- Visit Local Religious Site
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway Station
- Kezira Market
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harari National Cultural Center
- Harar Jugol Walled City
Hotel

10 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaMekelleItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Addis Ababa Zoo
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Hawassa Fish 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
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Cultural Center
- Rastafarian Community Visit
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Lake Koka
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- St Michael Church Visit
- Mount Gara Muleta Hike
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harar Coffee Market
- Enjoy Local Harari Cuisine
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Adi Haki Waterfall
- St George Orthodox Church
Hotel

11 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Ethnological Museum
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
- Gudumale Market
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
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
- Visit to a Local Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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 Stadium Tour
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Dire Dawa Museum
- Dire Dawa University Campus Tour
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harari Cultural Museum
- Harar Jugol Walled City
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Visit a Local Art Gallery
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel

Day 11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- King Bazens Tomb
- Axum Museum
Hotel

12 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Mount Entoto
- National Museum of Ethiopia
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Amora Gedel Park
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
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
- Gods Bridge Viewpoint
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Lake Koka
- Adama Hot Springs
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Kezira Market
- Grand Mosque Visit
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Jami Mosque
- Enjoy Local Harari Cuisine
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- St George Orthodox Church
- Visit a Local Art Gallery
Hotel

Days 11–12: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Local Market Exploration
- Ezana Stone
Hotel

13 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Anwar Mosque
- National Museum of Ethiopia
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Wondo Genet Hot Springs
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
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
- 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
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Chat Market Observation
- Grand Mosque Visit
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Abdullah al-Harari Mosque
- Harar Coffee Market
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Abraha We Atsbeha Church
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Northern Stelae Field
- Visit the Axum Obelisk Park
Hotel

14 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaGondarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Addis Ababa Zoo
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Amora Gedel Park
- Hawassa Fish Market
Hotel

Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
- 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
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Ethiopian Food Tasting
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Chat Market Observation
- Dire Dawa University Campus Tour
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harari Cultural Museum
- Explore Harar Gates
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Qoqa Hot Springs
- St George Orthodox Church
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- King Bazens Tomb
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
- Fasiladas Bath
Hotel

15 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaBahir DarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
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
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Community Visit
- Shashamane Local Market
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
- Horse Riding Experience
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Dire Dawa Museum
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway Station
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harar Jugol Walled City
- Hyena Feeding
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Tigray Hotel Rooftop Bar
- Wukro Cherkos Church
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Swimming Pool of the Queen of Sheba
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Woynma Hotel Hilltop Viewpoint
- Papyrus Boat Ride
Hotel

16 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Ethnological Museum
- Merkato
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
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
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
- Lake Koka
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Dire Dawa Museum
- Mount Gara Muleta Hike
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Explore Harar Gates
- Harari National Cultural Center
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Explore Mekelle City Center
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Lioness of Gobedra
- Taste local cuisine
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Explore Gondar City Center
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- St Georges Church
Hotel

Day 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
$174–767
Activities
- Visit the Kombolcha Bus Station
- St. Michael Church Visit
Hotel
17 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Unity Park
- Zoma Museum
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
- Amora Gedel Park
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
- 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
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
- Shashamane Local Market
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Hot Springs
- Handicraft Shopping
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Chat Market Observation
- Kefira Old Town Exploration
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Harar Jugol Walled City
- Explore Harar Gates
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Mekelle University Campus Walk
- Explore Mekelle City Center
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Taste local cuisine
- Visit the Axum Obelisk Park
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
- Kuskuam Complex
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Bahir Dar University Campus Visit
- Papyrus Boat Ride
Hotel

Days 16–17: 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
$174–767
Activities
- Kombolcha Open-Air Market
- St. Michael Church Visit
Hotel
18 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Anwar Mosque
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Wondo Genet Hot Springs
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
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
- Shashamane Local Market
- Photography Tour of Shashamane
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Stadium Tour
- Ethiopian Food Tasting
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Grand Mosque Visit
- Sabian New Town Stroll
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Arthur Rimbaud House
- Harari Cultural Museum
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Mekelle Market
- Wukro Cherkos Church
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
- Fasiladas Bath
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Bird Watching on Lake Tana
Hotel

Days 16–18: 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
$174–767
Activities
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
- St. Michael Church Visit
Hotel
19 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Mount Entoto
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
- Amora Gedel Park
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
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
Hotel

Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
- Rastafarian Community Visit
Hotel

Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Stadium Tour
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- Kezira Market
- Sabian New Town Stroll
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Explore Harar Gates
- Harari National Cultural Center
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Wukro Cherkos Church
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Ezana Stone
- Small Stelae Field Gudit Stelae Field
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
- Kuskuam Complex
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Papyrus Boat Ride
- Walk along Lake Tana Shore
Hotel

Days 16–19: 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
$174–767
Activities
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
- Relax at a Local Hotel Terrace
Hotel
20 days in Ethiopia
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Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Merkato
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
Hotel

Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Hawassa Fish Market
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
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
- 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
- Dining at Local Restaurants
- 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
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
Hotel

Day 8: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
- Fly from Adama to Dire Dawaplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Dire Dawataxi
2h 21m
$259–315
Activities
- St Michael Church Visit
- Ethio-Djibouti Railway Station
Hotel

Day 9: Harar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Dire Dawa to Hararcar 0 m
49 min
$5–7
Activities
- Explore Harar Gates
- Arthur Rimbaud House
Hotel

Day 10: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Harar to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Harar to Mekelletaxi
4h 55m
$298–994
Activities
- Qoqa Hot Springs
- Tigray Hotel Rooftop Bar
Hotel

Days 11–13: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Lioness of Gobedra
- Ezana Stone
Hotel

Day 14: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Hotel

Day 15: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Bahir Dar Market
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
Hotel

Days 16–20: 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
$174–767
Activities
- Taste Ethiopian Cuisine at a Local Restaurant
- Local Coffee Ceremony Experience
