Lalibela & Gheralta Mountains Adventure.

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Explore beautiful attraction such ancient rock-hewn churches carved high up into the mountainsides of Gheralta Mountains. Camp in beautiful campsites located under huge natural caves and sycamore trees, where you can explore local cultural villages along the way. Interact with local villagers during coffee ceremonies and preparation of injera. Enjoy your stay in beautiful mountain lodge, with a scenic view of Gheralta mountains. Continue an invigorating five-day trek exploring the remote mountains and villages.

Itinerary:

  1. Arrive in Addis Ababa.
  2. City tour of Addis Ababa.
  3. Addis Ababa to Lalibela.
  4. Asheton Maryam Monastery, Lalibela.
  5. Lalibela to Axum.
  6. Gheralta to giant sycamore tree camp.
  7. Sycamore tree to Agoza camp.
  8. Agoza to Koraro camp.
  9. Journey ends in Addis Ababa.
  10. Departure from Addis Ababa.

Overview:

  1. Nine nights accommodation based on twin sharing is included.
  2. Nine days breakfast, Eight days lunch and dinner is included.
  3. All transfers, guide and porters are included within this package.
  4. International flights, Visa, Airport taxes, beverages and souvenirs are not included within this package.
  5. Insurance is not included, yet is mandatory for this holiday.
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DAY 1 – Arrive in Addis Ababa:

With group members arriving during the afternoon and evening, today is a ‘free’ day for you to arrive, be transferred to the start hotel, and to shake off any travel fatigue, before the start of your adventure in earnest, tomorrow.

Note: Overnight stay at the hotel is included.

DAY 2 – City Tour of Addis Ababa:

Begin your adventure with a tour of this liveliest of cities including its Cathedral, National Museum and Merkato. In the evening, watch traditional musicians and dancers perform different tribal dances in a culture house before dinner at a restaurant, jazz club or both for any interested parties.

Note: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, alongside an overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3 – Addis Ababa to Lalibela:

Hop on a one-hour national flight to the historic town of Lalibela. Your guided tour will begin at the ancient 13th Century rock-hewn churches, easily the most famous of all the monuments across the country.  The professional local guide will lead you through the intricate system of underground passages that link the beautiful eleven churches in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included, with an overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4 – Ashton Maryam Monastery, Lalibela:

For our second day in Lalibela, we continue our tour of the town’s main church complex before we head out of Lalibela to the South East, and up, walking through magnificent scenery, to the unadorned and simple, remote monastery of Asheton Maryam.  The views at 4000m (this is the highest monastery in Ethiopia) are breathtaking and the steady leg stretch gives us a perfect introduction to walking before our trek starts in Gheralta the day after tomorrow.

Note : Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included. Alongside overnight stay at the lodge.

DAY 5 – Lalibela to Axum:

It is up to a 12-hour drive from Lalibela to the Gheralta Mountains so instead we will take a short flight to the ancient capital city of Axum to view its 4th Century, 24-metre-tall granite stele and explore its charming markets and town centre. After a relaxing lunch we will drive for a couple of hours to our lodge in the Gheralta Mountains for dinner and a rest before our trekking adventure begins!

Note : Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included. Alongside overnight stay at the lodge.

DAY 6 – Gheralta to giant Sycamore tree camp:

After a short drive into the mountains, we begin our trek with a good climb to the delightful Abuna Abraham rock church. The views both inside and out always making the excursion worth it however. Tonight we will camp under the biggest sycamore tree in the region, a wonderful spot where many of the local exotic birds flock to nest in its branches. 4/5 hours walking

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included alongside a night of camping.

DAY 7 – Sycamore tree to Agoza camp:

Climb Mt. Kemmer on the way to the camp. This is the highest mountain in the Gheralta range affording 360° views of the surrounding mountains and desert plateau of Tigray. Pass by a tiny rock hermitage carved into the mountainside before reaching the camp in Agoza village, where you will camp in the grounds of the local school, chatting with the villagers that often congregate there. 6/7 hours walking.

Note : Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included alongside a night of camping.

DAY 8 – Agoza to Koraro camp:

Our hike takes us up to beautiful Abuna Gebre Michael rock church carved deep into the mountainside and adorned with magnificent frescos. We then follow the priest down a narrow natural defile cut through the rock of the mountain which leads to our campsite. This is situated in the lee of an enormous natural cave with a sandy floor for our tents. We celebrate with a barbecue of fresh meat and beer brought up from the nearest village, a campfire and dancing. 5-6 hours walking.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included alongside a night of camping.

DAY 9 – Journey ends in Addis Ababa:

Drive from Koraro to visit the world-renowned Abuna Yemata or the beautiful Mariam Koko rock     churches; depending on your preferences as the climb to Abuna Yemata is rather steep, requiring simple ropes and a harness for one spot as you ascend the giant stalagmite. For those who brave the climb it is one of the most incredible things you will ever see! Drive to Mekele Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa for the final group dinner at one of the best restaurants in town.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. With an overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 – Fly out from Addis Ababa:

After breakfast you will be escorted to the airport for your departure to return home.

Note: Breakfast is included.

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Lalibela & Gheralta Mountains Adventure

From: £1,499.00

Available between Friday 7th – Sunday 16th May 2021.

Available between Friday 17th – Sunday 26th September 2021.

Optional extras: Single accommodation.

International and national flights are not included in the adventure price. Clients will need to purchase two national flights for this adventure.

9 Nights / 10 Days

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