Arrival Bole International Airport
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours will meet all clients arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time. For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.
DAY 01: Addis Ababa
Visit the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. Tour the Mercato, one of Africa’s largest outdoor markets, and Trinity Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Overnight at Ararat hotel or similar in Addis Ababa
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 02 Addis Ababa – Lalibela –Mekuat
Drive 2 hours to Flakit. Lunch at Warkahye, hiking 3 hours to the first site that is Mekuat Maryam which is 2820 meter above sea level and set on a promontory of the plateau, jutting out to the southwest with spectacular views across the rural landscape. Dinner at the community guest house
Overnight at the Mekuat Mariam community guest house
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 03 Wajela
Breakfast at Mekuat community Guest house Hiking for three hours to Meskel. At meskel you will see different type of birds and one of the Ethiopian endemic mammals called Gelada Baboon. Lunch at Meskel and trek 2:30 hours to Wajela. Dinner at wajela is noted for its beautiful wood of Acacia trees, and numerous stands of Eucalyptus in the surrounding village.
Over night at Wajela community guest house
Meals (B, L, D)
Day 04 Aterow
Breakfast at Wajela community guest house and walk 1 hour to the Asphalt road and you will meet your car and drive 2 hour to the Lalibela airport to fly Addis.
In the evening, farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant with local dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s ethnic groups. Transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals (B, L, D)
…. End of tour