10 Days Danakil Depression, Lalibela, Gheralta Ethiopia Tour

On arrival in Addis Ababa you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, and situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes it third highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our sightseeing by the National Museum which houses some of the country's historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia includes the 3.5-million-year-old remains of 'Lucy', the oldest hominid ever found. Proceed to visit the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia's main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.Overnight in Radisson Blu ( 4 Star Hotel)

Morning drive to Gheralta. On the way visit the rock-hewn churches In one day you will visit two churches; Abuna Yemata Guh; and Maryam Korkor. All of which are very different in style but stunningly beautiful in their own way.To visit Abuna Yemata Guh, walking for about an hour to commence a steep ascent up the side of the Gheralta massif. This steep ascent soon turn into a climb using foot holds and hand holds chipped into the sandstone rock by the passage of many hands and feet. The climb and the walk along very narrow ledges with sheer drops to the side is not one for the faint hearted. The church itself can be reached by walking out on a ledge one meter wide and with a 200m drop to the left-hand side. At the entrance, there is a small cave and a wooden door built into the rock. After visiting, Overnight at Hawzien Gheralta Lodge. (B,D)

Drive to kusrewad here where we arrange for the camel to ascend our logistics and for those who wish to ride, Local militia and rock guide apart from those who are already with us. Late afternoon start walking to Erta ale. Around 5 pm 3 hours, trek climbs to Erta Ale volcano and overnight on the top of the mountain. Erta Ale is 613 meters tall, with a lava lake, one of only five in the world, at the summit. It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake, present since the early years of the twentieth century. Overnight on the Summit Camping. (B,L,D)

Dallol Salphur spring, Lake Assale Salt Bar and camel caravans. Excursion to Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the world) colourful salts mining, visit Lake Assale, follow up camel? fs caravans and walk with the Afar and people from highlands. The traditional way of extracting the Salt bar, which was once used as local currency, is packed on the Camel. You? Full see how they prepare their traditional bread, how they travel, communicate & more. It is another unique experience. Back to Hammed Ela - Drive to MEKELE via the town of Berhale in the River bed Ascend all the way to the Tigrian highland with the camel caravans and stop for a photo over the depression.Overnight in Axum Hotel. (B,D)

Today it will take us approx. 5-6 hrs to explore the Senetti Plateau, usually the best place to see the Ethiopian wolf. We also will have a chance to visit the Crane Lakes and climb the 2nd highest point of Ethiopia “Mount Tullu Deemtu,” offering at an altitude of 4377 m spectacular views of the surrounding areas.Late afternoon drive further down to Harenna Forest for birding includes the Abyssinian Catbird, Abyssinian Woodpecker, White-backed Black Tit, Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Yellow-crowned Canary, Somali Chestnut Winged Starling, Olive Pigeon and Mountain Buzzard.Overnight: Camp at Harenna Forest.

After breakfast in the Hotel drive to Lalibela through the Lasta chain mountain beautiful landscape. visit in the way rock hewn church of Genete Mariam.Overnight at Tukulu Village hotel Lalibela. (B,D)

In the morning after breakfast, we will visit the first cluster of rockhewnchurches in the afternoon. Lalibela, the ‘New Jerusalem’, is thought to have been constructed some 800 years ago by King Lalibela. Lalibela was his capital city, but today it is a small village. Although churches carved in rock are found in other parts of the world, those found in Ethiopia are particularly interesting. Generally, they were excavated on all sides of a rectangle, leaving a large block of granite isolated in the centre. This rock was then shaped and formed both inside and out and the carvings show extremely skilful workmanship they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style and all are superbly carved. There are 11 rock-cut churches of which the most impressive is Bet Giorgis. It is carved in the form of a Greek cross and It is exceptionally well preserved.Overnight in Tukulu Village Hotel (B, D)

Afternoon 11;00 Am fly Addis Ababa We will arrive in Addis Ababa in early Afternoon Addis Ababa site tour was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, and is situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes third highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. we will start our sightseeing at National museum which houses some of the country's historic treasures. Last-minute souvenir shopping at the markets. In the evening, we will go out to one of the best cultural restaurants for the Farewell Dinner at a traditional restaurant with a live traditional dance program. Then, transfer to the airport for your departure to Home. Tour End!  (B,D)