Ethiopia

Ethiopia's Historic North

Lalibela, Gondar and a walk on the Simien escarpment.

Length

8 nights

Pace

Moderate pace

Best time

October to March

Suits

Solo, Groups, Women-only

Why this route

Short internal flights link the big sights, so you see a lot without long drives.

Day by day

1. Days 1 to 2

   Addis Ababa · 2 nights

   An easy first day at altitude, then the National Museum.

2. Days 3 to 4

   Lalibela · 2 nights

   Both church clusters with a local guide, early before the heat.

3. Days 5 to 6

   Gondar · 2 nights

   The royal castles and a boat to the Lake Tana monasteries.

4. Days 7 to 8

   Simien Mountains · 2 nights

   A guided day walk along the cliffs among the geladas.

5. Day 9: fly home