Ethiopia North and South 2020 and 2021
Ethiopia the historical north and the primitive peoplesof the south
new itinerary due to location in northern Ethiopia :
1st-18th February Ethiopia's south intensively with many highlights, such as a visit to the Suri /Surma - from 18.-21.2. Detour to Harar - details on request
February 1-22, 2021
2 more places available
Ethiopia is home to a wide range of photographic highlights. This extraordinary journey takes us through breathtaking landscapes, such as the Danakil Depression in the Arfa region, the most colorful place in the world, the Simien Mountains with the endemic blood baboons, to the falls of the Blue Nile, to many historical buildings that belong to the Unesco World Heritage, like the rock churches of Lalibela, the castle complexes in Gondar. We come to Axum, Yeha, Gheralta, Wukro and many more places of prime interest. In the south of the country we will immerse ourselves intensively in archaic cultures.
Why this trip is so special:
With our excellent guides we will go into a largely unknown, archaic world of primitive peoples in southern Ethiopia. We get to know the still very primitive living tribes of the Dorze, Mursi, Ari, Karo, Dassenech, Ebore, Hamer and Konso and others along the Omo River. Our guide comes from the Omo Valley and is very familiar with the individual tribes. He will integrate us there as guests. Therefore we have the opportunity to experience the people authentically and to get extraordinary portraits. We will not, as often described, pay for the individual photos. Our guide supports the individual village communities appropriately. This is included in the travel price and guarantees us hospitable encounters.
Danakil Valley at Dallol
one of the hottest but also most spectacular places on earth - it never rains here, the earth seethes...
Dallol is considered one of the most extraordinary geothermal areas on earth. The area is located in the Danakil Depression in north-eastern Ethiopia near the border with Eritrea. We see sulfur springs, salt flats, camel caravans transporting the salt.
For a photographer, the Dallol is one of the greatest highlights of his life. There is no other area on earth that is so big, so colorful and so diverse. You will be more than just amazed! Since the Erto Ale volcano has been very quiet and unspectacular for 2 years, we refrain from a longer stay with a volcano ascent. The Danakil is very inhospitable, there is no infrastructure, only 'wild' camping is possible for a stay of several days. Therefore we visit the Danakil region as part of a day trip.
Kind of trip
- Photo group trip with expedition character accompanied by a German nature photographer with Africa experience
- Small group max. 8 people
- Max. 3 people per jeep
- tried and tested, excellent team with drivers and guides
- Accommodation in good hotels and lodges
- balanced, varied program away from the mainstream
- The focus is on landscapes, animals, historical buildings, primitive peoples, colorful markets
- own cook during the south route
- many offroad sections
- Ethiopia is sometimes a bit tiring, you have to put up with the heat, dust, mogul slopes and the occasional simple food and accommodation. But if you embark on this adventure, you can experience a wonderful journey with impressions that you won't find anywhere else in the world are found.
Highlights
- Northern Ethiopia
- Lalibela - Monolithic Rock Churches
- Blue Nile Waterfall
- Gondar and Axum
- Simien Mountains with Blood Baboons (Geladas)
- Gheralta with Tigray rock churches
- Danakil Depression with salt caravans and its surreal colorful landscape of salt and sulfur lakes
- Addis Ababa - Lucy, Museums, Trinity Church...
- Southern Ethiopia
- Mago National Park and Omo Valley
- many different tribes
- colorful markets in the Omo Valley
- Konso region with terraced cultivation
- Boat safari on Lake Chamo with the largest crocodiles in Africa
- Visit to the cotton weavers of the Dorze tribe in the mountains of Chencha
Southern Ethiopia with its many ethnic groups and cultures:
Included services:
- Customized private group tour by local supplier
- German-speaking photo tour guide plus English-speaking local guide
- Transport by experienced drivers in modern 4x4 vehicles in very good condition with air conditioning and equipment charging facilities
- Guaranteed window seat, maximum 3 people per vehicle
- Best possible accommodation in hotels or lodges with private bathrooms
- Full board, breakfast and lunch partly as a picnic depending on the daily schedule
- In the south catering by own cook
- Unlimited supply of bottled water throughout the tour
- All entrance fees, village permits, photo fees
- Respirators for the trip to the Danakil Depression
- All 4 domestic flights (for Option North and Option South 2 flights each)
Not included:
- International flight that must be done with Ethiopian as the domestic flights are booked on the basis of an international ticket purchased with Ethiopian
- Personal Expenses
- Fees and permits for the use of photo drones
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities and services not mentioned
- visa fees
Ethiopian supplier tour price
Request itinerary
Basic trip 21 days
away$3790 (approx. €3330)*
only Northern Ethiopia 14 days
from $2350 (approx. €2080)*
Southern Ethiopia only 9 days
from $1800 (approx. €1600)*
surcharges
• single supplement
$22.50 per person per night
shared doubles upon request subject to availability
Minimum number of participants 3
* Conversion basis $ -> €: 1 $ = 0.91€ - as of November 2019