A diverse journey taking you from the arid plains of Awash National Park to the historic alleyways of Harar, and finally to the lush, high-altitude plateaus of the Bale Mountains. Experience a wide range of ecosystems, wildlife, and cultures.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Addis Ababa Arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Addis Ababa including the National Museum (Lucy), Trinity Cathedral, and Entoto Hills for panoramic views. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 02 | Addis - Awash Drive to Awash National Park. Visit the southern part of the park to spot Oryx, Gazelles, Kudus, and various primates. Explore the Awash Falls and deep gorge. | Overnight at Lodge |
| Day 03 | Mount Fentale & Lake Beseka Trek to the volcano of Mount Fentale. Relax at the natural palm pools. Visit Lake Beseka and the 'Hyena Cave' to witness hyenas leaving their dens at dusk. | Overnight at Lodge |
| Day 04 | Awash - Harar Drive east to the walled city of Harar, the center of Islamic learning in Ethiopia. Known for its unique 15th-century walls and world-class coffee. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 05 | Harar Exploration Full day in Harar. Visit the Harari Museum, Rimbaud House, and walk through the narrow alleys of the ancient Jugol wall. Evening Hyena Man performance. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 06 | Harar - Nazareth Drive to Dire Dawa to visit the Kefira market and the historic train station. Afternoon drive back to Nazareth (Adama) through the Rift Valley. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 07 | Nazareth - Hawassa Drive to Hawassa. En route visit various Rift Valley lakes. Enjoy bird watching along the shores of Lake Hawassa, home to Marabou storks and pelicans. | Overnight at Resort |
| Day 08 | Hawassa - Bale Mountains Visit the morning fish market at Lake Hawassa. Drive to Dinsho, the gateway to the Bale Mountains National Park, through the scenic Wabi Shebelle valley. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 09 | Bale Mountains Safari Explore the national park, a biodiversity hotspot. Spot endemic species such as the Mountain Nyala, Menelik's Bushbuck, and various highland birds. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 10 | Sof Omar Caves Excursion to the Sof Omar Caves, one of the world's most spectacular underground systems carved by the Web River through limestone cliffs. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 11 | Sanetti Plateau & Harena Forest Drive across the highest all-weather road in Africa to the Sanetti Plateau. Track the rare Ethiopian Wolf. Descend into the mysterious Harena Forest. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 12 | Bale - Addis Ababa Drive back to Addis Ababa via the town of Asela. Enjoy the changing agricultural landscapes of the Oromia region as you return to the capital. | Overnight at Hotel |
| Day 13 | Addis Ababa - Departure Morning city tour including last-minute shopping at Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market. Farewell dinner and transfer to airport for departure. | Departure |