Danakil- Lalibela & Gondar Tour 2025
Afar & Amhara, Ethiopia
Duration
5 Days
Group Size
4-6
Season
Winter/Dry
Difficulty
Challenging
About the trip
A breathtaking journey through Ethiopia's most extreme and historical landscapes. From the volcanic wonders of Erta Ale and Dallol in the Danakil Depression to the medieval castles of Gondar and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. This tour offers a perfect mix of geological spectacles and UNESCO World Heritage sites, showcasing the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Northern Ethiopia.
Included
All transportation using Land Cruiser & Van with a working AC and Fuel
Accommodation in single occupancy in hotels mentioned or similar standard
All allowances to driver guide and local guides
All Meals in Danakil
All entrance fees
All taxes
Excluded
All meals in Mekele, Gondar & Lalibela
Accommodation in Addis Ababa
All domestic flights
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Tips
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly ADD - SEMERA & drive to Erta Ale volcano
Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Semera (06:45-08:05). Take a scenic drive to Lake Afdera. Continue the drive to the volcano base followed by a one-hour hike to the rim. Spend the night camping by the rim of the active Erta Ale volcano, witnessing the lava lake under the stars.
Day 2: ERTA ALE - MEKELE - ADDIS
Early wake-up at 4:30 AM. Explore Dallol's colorful hydrothermal fields and the salt flats of Hamedela. Drive to Mekele and take an evening flight back to Addis Ababa. Overnight stay in Addis.
Day 3: ADDIS - GONDAR
Drive into Gondar city. Visit the famous King Fasilede's Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi), Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its iconic ceiling of winged cherubs, and other historical sites. Overnight at Goha Hotel.
Day 4: GONDAR - LALIBELA
Flight from Gondar to Lalibela. Visit the world-renowned rock-hewn church of St. George (Bet Giyorgis), the most iconic of Lalibela's churches. Overnight in Lalibela at Sora or Mezena Lodge.
Day 5: Fly back to ADDIS
Morning at leisure or optional final church visits. Fly from Lalibela back to Addis Ababa, marking the conclusion of this spectacular Northern Ethiopian circuit.