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Historic North & Danakil Adventure

Expedition · Private

Historic North & Danakil Adventure

From island monasteries and ancient capitals to salt flats and a living volcano.

Duration
14 Days
Season
Nov – Feb
Group Size
2 – 6 guests
Pricing
Custom quote

Tour Overview

A high-contrast northern journey combining Ethiopia’s historic circuit with a fully supported Danakil expedition, subject to seasonal access.

Tour Highlights

  • Addis Ababa
  • Bahir Dar
  • Lake Tana
  • Gondar
  • Simien Mountains National Park
  • Lalibela
  • Aksum
  • Danakil Depression
  • Erta Ale

The places, read with context

01
Central HighlandsCurated stop

Addis Ababa

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

02
AmharaCurated stop

Bahir Dar

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

03
AmharaCurated stop

Lake Tana

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

04
AmharaCurated stop

Gondar

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

05
Northern HighlandsCurated stop

Simien Mountains National Park

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

06
Lasta HighlandsCurated stop

Lalibela

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

07
TigrayCurated stop

Aksum

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

08
Afar LowlandsCurated stop

Danakil Depression

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

09
Afar LowlandsCurated stop

Erta Ale

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

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Runs Nov – Feb · 2 – 6 guests · Custom quote

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