Dinknesh
Ethiopia
Tour
PO Box
26563, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel 2511-1-567837-567838-56242
Fax: 0025101-567840-567841
E-mail:
mulutour@ethionet.et
mulugenet@ethionet.et
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Web:
http://www.dinkneshethiopiatour.com/index.htm
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Pre Conference
Options
OPTION I:
Historic Route
Duration: April 29-May 5, 2007; 6 Days/
7 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 657 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 470 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement=USD 140
This tour makes you discover the Blue
Nile Falls, two of the island monasteries
of Lake Tana, the Imperial castles of
Gondar, the Obelisks of Axum, and
different sites which have archeological
and historical significance .and finally
it makes you discover the incredible hand
carved churches of King Lalibela.
Apr 28 - SAT - Departure from
USA
Apr 29 - SUN - Arrive in Addis
at 19:30 and transfer in to hotel. O/N -
Ghion Hotel (4****)
Apr. 30 - MON - Morning flight
from Addis to Bahir Dar, drive 32 km to
visit the Blue Nile Falls, and after lunch
make a boat excursion to visit the island
monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (16th
Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (16th Century
AD). These monasteries are known for their
colorful murals. O/N - Tana Hotel
May 01 - TUE - Morning flight
from Bahir Dar to Gondar which was the
medieval capital of Ethiopia. At Gondar
visit the 17th century Imperial Castle
Compound (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the
'Bath of Emperor Fasiladas', and the
church of Debre Birhan Sillassie. O/N -
Goha Hotel
May 02 - WED - Fly from Gondar
to Axum - the earliest capital of the
country. Visit the Archeological Museum of
Axum, the famous 'Stelea Park' (UNESCO
World Heritage Site), and the church of
St. Mary of Zion which is believed to be
the last resting place of the Original Ark
of the Covenant. O/N - Remahai Hotel
May 03 - THU - Morning visit of
the ruin palace and tomb of King Kaleb and
his son, King Gebre Meskel (6th Century
AD), and then the palace of the Queen of
Sheba (9th Century BC). Then, fly to
Lalibela - home of the 12th century hand
carved rock churches of King Lalibela
(UNESCO World Heritage Site). After lunch,
visit the six churches from the first
group of churches of Lalibela. O/N - Roha
Hotel
May 04 - FRI - In the morning,
mule back ride to the hill top semi
monolithic church of Asheten Mariam. You
will have breathtaking scenery of the town
of Lalibela and the surrounding area. In
the afternoon, visit the second and the
third group of churches of Lalibela. O/N -
Roha Hotel
May 05 - SAT - Morning will be a
leisure time which can be spent in
visiting more of the churches. Then, Fly
back to Addis and have a city tour of
Addis which includes visiting the National
Archeological Museum of Addis, where the
fossil remains of the oldest hominid -
Lucy(3.25 mil years old) is kept in,
Merkato - the largest open air market in
Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto to have
a panoramic view of Addis. O/N - Ghion
Hotel
Price inclusive of:-
Accommodation on the basis of twin bade
room sharing
Only breakfast in Addis Ababa, but full
board elsewhere out of Addis
All entrance fees
All ground transportation
All airport-hotel-airport transfer
services
Mule hire, where applicable
Boat hiring, where applicable
Professional English speaking guide
accompanying throughout the trip
Professional private cook while
camping, where applicable
Scout fees
Domestic airfare, subject to change
Government tax
Price Exclusive of:-
International airfare and associated
embarkation fees
Alcoholic drinks
Lunch and Dinner in Addis Ababa
Costs of personal nature like tips
laundry, photographic fees, etc
All other costs not listed in the
inclusive part above
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OPTION II:
Ethiopian Rift Valley/ Cultural
Route/
Duration: April 29-May 5, 2007;6 Days/
7 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 883 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 167 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement= USD 96
This tour is to the Ethiopian Rift
Valley lakes which are known for their
birds and aquatic life, and to the
southern cultural site where you can visit
many tribes in relatively small area
at.
Apr 28 - SAT - Departure from
USA
Apr 29 - SUN - Arrive in Addis
at 19:30 and transfer in to hotel. O/N -
Ghion Hotel (4****)
Apr. 30 - MON - Drive 505 Km
south of Addis to Arba Minch visiting the
Rift Valley Lakes of Ziway, Langano,
Abiyatta, and Shalla. These lakes are
famous for their bird resources. You will
also visit the people of Alba and Wolita.
O/N - Bekele Mola Hotel
May 01 - TUE - Morning game
drive in Nech Sar National Park, and in
the afternoon have a boat excursion on the
other Rift Valley Lake of Chamo to visit
the 'Crocodile Market' where you can see
crocs, hippos, and various birds. O/N -
Bekele Mola Hotel
May 02 - WED - Drive from Arba
Minch to Turmi visiting the Erbore and the
Konso people. And around Turmi, visit the
Hamer people who are known for the hair
dressing the women adorn themselves with.
O/N - Camping at Turmi
May 03 - THU - Drive from Turmi
to Key Afer to attend the colorful weekly
market where the Tsemai, the Benna and the
Ari people meet. Then, proceed driving to
Jinka for overnight. O/N - Jinka Resort
Hotel
May 04 - FRI - Excursion trip to
Mago National Park to visit the most
famous people of the Omo Valley - the
Mursi Who are known for the clay lip plate
the women insert in their lower lips.
Drive back to Jinka, and visit the
cultural museum of the people of the Omo
Valley. O/N - Jinka Resort Hotel
May 05 - SAT - Fly back to Addis
and have a city tour of Addis which
includes visiting the National
Archeological Museum of Addis, where the
fossil remains of the oldest hominid -
Lucy (3.25 mil years old) is kept in,
Merkato - the largest open air market in
Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto to have
a panoramic view of Addis. O/N - Ghion
Hotel
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OPTION III:
Gondar and Lalibela
Duration: May 01-May 05, 2007; 5 Days/
5 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 342 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 347 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement:- USD 90
This itinerary includes city tour of
Addis, visit of Gondar - the 17th century
capital of Ethiopia, and Lalibela
churches.
Apr 30 - MON - Departure from
USA
May 01 - TUE - Arrive in Addis
Ababa at 0830, and transfer in to hotel.
In the afternoon have a city tour of Addis
which includes visiting the National
Archeological Museum of Addis, where the
fossil remains of the oldest hominid -
Lucy (3.25 mil years old) is kept in,
Merkato - the largest open air market in
Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto to have
a panoramic view of Addis. O/N - Ghion
Hotel
May 02 - WED - Fly from Addis to
Gondar - the 17th Century Capital of
Ethiopia. Visit the Imperial Castle
Compound (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the
'Bath of Emperor Fasiladas', the church of
Qusquam Mariam, the residence of Empress
Mintwab, and the church of Debre Birhan
Sillassie. O/N - Goha Hotel
May 03 - THU - Fly from Gondar
to Lalibela. After lunch, visit the six
churches from the first group of churches
of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
O/N - Roha Hotel
May 04 - FRI - In the morning,
mule back ride to the hill top semi
monolithic church of Asheten Mariam. You
will have breathtaking scenery of the town
of Lalibela and the surrounding area. In
the afternoon, visit the second and the
third group of churches of Lalibela. O/N -
Roha Hotel
May 05 - SAT - Fly back to
Addis. And have a leisure time in Addis
which can be spent in shopping. O/N -
Ghion Hotel
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OPTION IV:
Lalibela and Sight Seeing of
Addis
Duration: May 03-May 05, 2007; 3 Days/
3 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 296 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 245 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement: - USD 66
This includes city tour of Addis and
visit of the 11 rock-hewn churches of King
Lalibela
May 02 - WED - Departure from
USA
May 03 - THU - Arrive in Addis
Ababa at 0830, and transfer in to hotel.
In the afternoon have a city tour of Addis
which includes visiting the National
Archeological Museum of Addis, where the
fossil remains of the oldest hominid -
Lucy (3.25 mil years old) is kept in,
Merkato - the largest open air market in
Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto to have
a panoramic view of Addis. O/N - Ghion
Hotel
Mary 04 - FRI - Morning flight
from Addis to Lalibela - home of the 12th
hand carved rock churches of King Lalibela
whom the town is named after. These
churches are Ethiopia's top tourist
attraction and are unofficially referred
to as 'the Eighth Wonder of the World'.
Before checking in to your hotel, visit
some of the churches from the first group.
And after lunch visit the remaining
churches from the first group and the
second group of churches of Lalibela. O/N
- Roha Hotel
May 05 - SAT - In the morning,
visit the third group of Lalibela churches
which is dedicated to St. George . In the
afternoon fly back to Addis. O/N - Ghion
Hotel
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OPTION V: Blue
Nile Gorge and Debre Libanos
Monastry
Duration: May 04-May 05, 2007; 1 Day/ 2
Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 242 per person
Single Supplement: - USD 50
This is an excursion trip to the Blue
Nile Gorge and to Debre Libanos
Monastery
May 03 - THU - Departure from
USA
May 04 - FRI - Arrive in Addis
Ababa at 1930 and transfer in to hotel.
O/N - Ghion Hotel
May 05 - SAT - Excursion trip to
the largest monastery in the country -
Debre Libanos Monastery (13th Century AD),
and then proceed driving to the remarkable
Blue Nile Gorge which is comparable in
scale with the American 'Grand Canyon'.
O/N - Ghion Hotel
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Post conference
Tour Options
OPTION VI:
Langano/Ethiopian Rift valley
lake/
Duration: May 12-May 13 , 2007; 2 Days/
1 Night
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 157 per person
Single Supplement: - USD 13
This makes you discover the Ethiopian
Rift Valley Lakes
May 12 - SAT - Drive in the
Ethiopian Rift Valley Region south to Lake
Langano visiting Lake Ziway, Lake
Abiyatta, and Lake Shalla. These lakes are
known for the collection of various bird
species. Enjoy swimming in Lake Langano as
it is the only lake in the Ethiopian Rift
which is free from Bilharzias. O/N -
Bekele Mola Hotel
May 13 - SUN - Drive 50 km south
to the other rift valley lake of Awassa,
and visit the 'Fish Market' where you can
spot various bird specious including the
Marabou Stork and Great White Pelicans.
And visit the Sidama people around Awassa
who are famous for their cultivation of
enset or False Banana which serves as
staple food. Then, drive back to Addis
with stops at the tribal village of the
Oromo people.
In the evening before departure, you
will be guest of DINKNESH ETHOIPIA TOUR at
one of the best traditional restaurants of
Addis to see the folkloric dances of the
Ethiopian people and to taste the variety
of meals of Ethiopia. Evening
Departure
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OPTION VII:
Gondar and Lalibela
Duration: May 12-May 15, 2007; 4 Days/
3 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 294 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 347 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement: - USD 62
This makes you visit two of the most
important historical sites of Ethiopia -
the Imperial Castels of Gondar and the
rock churches of Lalibela
May 12 - SAT - Fly from Addis to
Gondar - the 17th Century Capital of
Ethiopia. Visit the Imperial Castle
Compound (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the
'Bath of Emperor Fasiladas', the church of
Qusquam Mariam, the residence of Empress
Mintwab, and the church of Debre Birhan
Sillassie. O/N - Goha Hotel
May 13 - SUN - Fly from Gondar
to Lalibela. After lunch, visit the six
churches from the first group of churches
of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
O/N - Roha Hotel
May 14 - MON - In the morning,
mule back ride to the hill top semi
monolithic church of Asheten Mariam. You
will have breathtaking scenery of the town
of Lalibela and the surrounding area. In
the afternoon, visit the second and the
third group of churches of Lalibela. O/N -
Roha Hotel
May 15 - TUE - Fly back to Addis. And
have a leisure time in Addis which can be
spent in shopping. In the evening before
departure, you will be guest of DINKNESH
ETHOIPIA TOUR at one of the best
traditional restaurants of Addis to see
the folkloric dances of the Ethiopian
people and to taste the variety of meals
of Ethiopia.
Depart at 22:30
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OPTION VIII: Blue
Nile fall, Lake Tana, Gondar,
Lalibela
Duration: May 12-May 16, 2007; 5 Days/
4 Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 442 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 361 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement: - USD 101
This tour makes you discover the Blue
Nile Falls, two of the island monasteries
of Lake Tana, the Imperial castles of
Gondar, and finally it makes you discover
the incredible hand carved churches of
King Lalibela
May 12 - SAT - Morning flight
from Addis to Bahir Dar, drive 32 km to
visit the Blue Nile Falls, and after lunch
make a boat excursion to visit the island
monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (16th
Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (16th Century
AD). These monasteries are known for their
colorful murals. O/N - Tana Hotel
May 13 - SUN - Morning flight
from Bahir Dar to Gondar which was the
medieval capital of Ethiopia. At Gondar
visit the 17th century Imperial Castle
Compound (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the
'Bath of Emperor Fasiladas', and the
church of Debre Birhan Sillassie. O/N -
Goha Hotel
May 14 - MON - Fly from Gondar
to Lalibela. After lunch, visit the six
churches from the first group of churches
of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
O/N - Roha Hotel
May 15 - TUE - In the morning,
mule back ride to the hill top semi
monolithic church of Asheten Mariam. You
will have breathtaking scenery of the town
of Lalibela and the surrounding area. In
the afternoon, visit the second and the
third group of churches of Lalibela. O/N -
Roha Hotel
May 16 - WED - Fly back to
Addis. And have a leisure time in Addis
which can be spent in shopping. In the
evening before departure, you will be
guest of DINKNESH ETHOIPIA TOUR at one of
the best traditional restaurants of Addis
to see the folkloric dances of the
Ethiopian people and to taste the variety
of meals of Ethiopia. Depart at 22:30
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OPTION IX:
Historic Route
Duration: May 1-May 5, 2007; 7 Days/ 6
Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 655 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 470 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement: - USD 107
This tour makes you discover the Blue
Nile Falls, two of the island monasteries
of Lake Tana, the Imperial castles of
Gondar, the Obelisks of Axum and different
sites which have archeological and
historical significance .and finally it
makes you discover the incredible hand
carved churches of King Lalibela.
May 12 - SAT - Morning flight
from Addis to Bahir Dar, drive 32 km to
visit the Blue Nile Falls, and after lunch
make a boat excursion to visit the island
monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (16th
Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (16th Century
AD). These monasteries are known for their
colorful murals. O/N - Tana Hotel
May 13 - SUN - Morning flight
from Bahir Dar to Gondar which was the
medieval capital of Ethiopia. At Gondar
visit the 17th century Imperial Castle
Compound (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the
'Bath of Emperor Fasiladas', and the
church of Debre Birhan Sillassie. O/N -
Goha Hotel
May 14 - MON - Fly from Gondar
to Axum - the earliest capital of the
country. Visit the Archeological Museum of
Axum, the famous 'Stelea Park' (UNESCO
World Heritage Site), and the church of
St. Mary of Zion which is believed to be
the last resting place of the Original Ark
of the Covenant. O/N - Remahai Hotel
May 15 - TUE - Morning visit of
the ruin palace and tomb of King Kaleb and
his son, King Gebre Meskel (6th Century
AD), and then the palace of the Queen of
Sheba (9th Century BC). Then, fly to
Lalibela - home of the 12th century hand
carved rock churches of King Lalibela
(UNESCO World Heritage Site). After lunch
t Lalibela, Visit the first group of
churches of Lalibela. O/N - Roha Hotel
May 16 - WED - In the morning,
mule back ride to the hill top semi
monolithic church of Asheten Mariam. You
will have breathtaking scenery of the town
of Lalibela and the surrounding area. In
the afternoon, visit the second and the
third group of churches of Lalibela. O/N -
Roha Hotel
May 17 - THU - Morning excursion
to visit the cave built-up church of
Yemrehane Kirstos, and in the afternoon
attend a typical Ethiopian coffee
ceremony. O/N - Roha Hotel
May 18 - FRI - Fly back to
Addis. And have a leisure time in Addis
which can be spent in shopping. In the
evening before departure, you will be
guest of DINKNESH ETHOIPIA TOUR at one of
the best traditional restaurants of Addis
to see the folkloric dances of the
Ethiopian people and to taste the variety
of meals of Ethiopia.
Depart at 22:30
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OPTION X:
Ethiopian Rift Valley/Cultural
Route
Duration: May 12-May 18, 2007; 7 Days/6
Nights
Minimum expected number of
participants: - 4 persons
Price= USD 894 per person plus domestic
airfare USD 167 per person, which is
subject to change
Single Supplement: - USD 55
This tour is almost non historical and
is best who are in fond of visiting people
and their way of living. It can make you
also visit all of the lakes in the
Ethiopian Rift which are renowned for
their collection of various low land
birds.
May 12 - SAT - Fly from Addis to
Jinka, and in the afternoon visit the
cultural museum of the people of the Omo
Valley. O/N - Jinka Resort Hotel
May 13 - SUN - Excursion trip to
Mago National Park to visit the most
famous people of the Omo Valley - the
Mursi Who are known for the clay lip plate
the women insert in their lower lips.
Drive back to Jinka. O/N - Jinka Resort
Hotel
May 14 - MON - Drive from Jinka
to Turmi - the settlement of the Hamer
people. At Turmi visit the Hamer people at
their weekly market. O/N - Camping
May 15 - TUE - In the morning,
make an excursion trip to Omo Rate and
visit the Dasenech people who are the
southernmost Ethiopian people, and who
live on both banks of the Omo River. Then,
drive to Dimeka to visit the other weekly
market of the Hamer people. Finally, drive
back to Turmi for overnight. O/N -
Camping
May 16 - WED - Drive from Turmi
to Arba Minch visiting the Erbore, the
Tsemai, and the Konso people. O/N - Bekele
Mola Hotel
May 17 - THU - Morning game
drive in Nech Sar National Park, and in
the afternoon have a boat excursion on the
other Rift Valley Lake of Chamo to visit
the 'Crocodile Market' where you can see
crocs, hippos, and various birds. O/N -
Bekele Mola Hotel
May 18 - FRI -Drive back to
Addis visiting the Alaba and the Wolita
people. And have a leisure time in Addis
which can be spent in shopping. In the
evening before departure, you will be
guest of DINKNESH ETHOIPIA TOUR at one of
the best traditional restaurants of Addis
to see the folkloric dances of the
Ethiopian people and to taste the variety
of meals of Ethiopia. Depart at 22:30
Dinknesh
Ethiopia Tour
PO Box 26563, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Tel 2511-1-567837-567838-56242
Fax: 0025101-567840-567841
E-mail:
multour@telecom.net.et
Web:http://www.dinkneshethiopiatour.com/index.htm
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