Guassa Plateau, Lalibela and Danakil depression

Tour Name: Guassa Plateau, Lalibela and Danakil depression
Tour Code: IETT 008
Transport: Flight and surface
Accommodation: Hotels & lodges & camping

Endemic wildlife such as the rare Ethiopian Wolf, Gelada baboon, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the Danakil depression which is often known as “Another planet”

Day 01:      Arrival in Addis Ababa, city tour of the capital.

Day 02:      Scenic drive to Guassa plateau where you will see the endemic Ethiopian Wolf, Gelada baboons and some interesting birdlife. Camping

Day 03:      Another scenic drive to Weldia passing through some of the breathtaking views of the central highlands.

Day 04:      Morning drive to Lalibela and afternoon start exporing the famous rock-hewn churches.

Day 05:      Morning mule excursion to Asheten Maryam church and afternoon visit the rest of the Lalibela churches.
Day 06:      Scenic drive north to Mekele, capital of the northern region.

Day 07:      Early morning departure for your trip to the Danakil depression. Camping/basic nomad house at Hamed Ela.

Day 08:      Morning excursion to Dallol hill where you will see the colorful surface covered by different minerals and the volcanic chimneys. Afternoon visit the traditional salt mining and camel caravans.

Day 09:      Drive south to the foot of Ert Ale and afternoon start your 3hrs trek to Ert Ale volcano. Basic camping.

Day 10:      Morning trek back to the cars and drive out of the Danakil depression through Erebti to
Mekele. Evening flight back to Addis.

Day 11:      Departure back home.