Eastern Ethiopia Tour Package
6 Days Eastern Ethiopia Tour
6 Days East Ethiopia Tour
8 Days Eastern Ethiopia Tour
15 Days Eastern Ethiopia Tour
6 Days Eastern Ethiopia
Day 1: Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Meet and greet your Papyrus Tours representative at the airport exit and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Bole Ambassador Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit the National Museum (home of Lucy), Mount Entoto, St. Mary’s Church, and the Trinity Cathedral. Continue to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. In the evening, enjoy traditional music and dinner.
Overnight: Bole Ambassador Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Day 3: Drive to Awash National Park
After breakfast, fly to Dire Dawa and drive to Harar via the scenic mountains of Adwa. Enjoy a thrilling evening watching the man feeding wild hyenas.
Overnight: Heritage Plaza Hotel.
Day 4: Visit the Walled Town of Harar
Explore the walled city of Jegol, the Arthur Rimbaud Museum, Haile Selassie’s childhood home, and Harari Cultural Museum.
Overnight: Heritage Plaza Hotel.
Day 5: Drive to Dire Dawa
Visit Dire Dawa, known for its cultural diversity and architectural blend of French, Greek, and Indian styles. Stroll through the city’s bustling streets.
Overnight: Selam or Blossom Hotel.
Day 6: Return to Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa, enjoy some souvenir shopping, and have a farewell dinner before your international flight.
End of Tour.
6 Days East Ethiopia
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa at Bole International Airport
Meet our representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest after your flight.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 2: City Tour in Addis Ababa
Explore the capital city, visiting Entoto Mountain (3,000m) for panoramic views over Addis, the National and Ethnographic Museums, St. George Cathedral, Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato — Africa’s largest open-air market.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 3: Addis – Awash National Park
Depart Addis and drive 200 km via Debre Zeit and Nazret to the Rift Valley floor and Awash National Park. Observe Beisa Oryx, Soemmering’s Gazelle, Greater and Lesser Kudu, Olive and Hamadryas Baboons, and Warthogs. The park is also home to 460 bird species, including 6 endemics.
Overnight: Awash Falls Lodge.
Day 4: Awash – Harar
Travel across the Rift Valley and along the scenic Ahmar Mountains to the ancient walled city of Harar. Known for its Arabic-style architecture and over 99 mosques, Harar is one of Islam’s holiest cities. In the evening, experience the famous Hyena Man feeding ceremony outside the city walls.
Overnight: Harar Guest House or Hotel.
Day 5: Harar – Dire Dawa
Inside the walled city, visit the Harari National Cultural Centre Museum, Jami Mosque (17th century), Rimbaud’s House Museum, and the birthplace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Later, drive to Dire Dawa, known for its rich cultural diversity and lively atmosphere.
Overnight: Dire Dawa Hotel.
Day 6: Dire Dawa – Debre Zeit – Addis Ababa
Drive back toward Addis Ababa, stopping at Debre Zeit — a charming volcanic area surrounded by crater lakes such as Bishoftu, Hora, Babogaya, and Kuriftu. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon before returning to Addis Ababa.
End of Tour.
8 Days East Ethiopia
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Explore the city including the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, and St. George’s Cathedral. Enjoy a view from Mount Entoto.
Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Drive to Harar
Drive through the scenic Rift Valley towards Harar. In the evening, witness the famous hyena feeding show.
Overnight: Hotel in Harar.
Day 3: Visit Harar
Discover the walled city, Harari Museum, Arthur Rimbaud’s house, and the Grand Mosque. Visit Shoa Gate Market.
Overnight: Hotel in Harar.
Day 4: Drive to Langano
Visit prehistoric paintings in Lega Oda and Kefira Market in Dire Dawa. Then fly to Addis Ababa and continue to Langano, stopping at Lake Ziway.
Overnight: Lodge or hotel in Langano.
Day 5: Drive to Bale Mountains National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive to Bale Mountains National Park, home to highland moorlands, rocky peaks, and rich wildlife.
Overnight: Lodge or camping.
Day 6: Explore Bale Mountains
Spend a full day exploring the park, spotting endemic species like the Ethiopian wolf and mountain nyala.
Overnight: Lodge or camping.
Day 7: Bale Mountains Adventures
Enjoy panoramic views, fresh air, and wildlife watching across the high plateau.
Overnight: Lodge or camping.
Day 8: Drive Back to Addis Ababa
Stop at Lake Awassa and Senkelle Wildlife Sanctuary before returning to Addis Ababa for a farewell dinner.
End of Tour.
15 Days Eastern and Southern Ethiopia
Day 1: Bahir Dar – Monasteries of Lake Tana
Fly to Bahir Dar and visit the monasteries of Lake Tana, Azwa Mariam and Ura Kidane Mehret. Enjoy a coffee ceremony with locals.
Overnight: Lodge in Bahir Dar.
Day 2: Blue Nile Falls
Visit the local market and hike to the Blue Nile Falls (“Tis Issat” – Smoking Water).
Overnight: Lodge in Bahir Dar.
Day 3: Castles of Gondar
Drive to Gondar, visit royal castles, King Fasilidas’ bath, and Debre Berhan Selassie Church.
Overnight: Hotel in Gondar.
Day 4: Simien Mountains National Park
Hike through the Simien Mountains, home to Gelada baboons and Walia ibex.
Overnight: Camping or lodge.
Day 5: Simien Mountains Viewpoints
Hike to Imet Gogo for a breathtaking panoramic view over the highlands.
Overnight: Hotel in Debark.
Day 6: Drive to Axum
Travel to Axum, ancient capital of Ethiopia and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight: Hotel in Axum.
Day 7: Explore Axum
Visit stelae fields, the Church of St. Mary of Zion, and the Queen of Sheba’s palace.
Overnight: Hotel in Axum.
Day 8: Drive to Gheralta Mountains – Hawzen
Stop at Adwa and Yeha Temple before arriving in the Gheralta region.
Overnight: Gheralta Lodge.
Day 9: Hiking in Gheralta
Climb to Mariam Korkor and Daniel Korkor churches for amazing views. Later, visit Abune Yemata Guh.
Overnight: Gheralta Lodge.
Day 10: Drive to Lalibela
Drive to Lalibela, the city of rock-hewn churches and spiritual heritage.
Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela.
Day 11: Churches of Lalibela & Cooking Experience
Explore the first and second groups of rock-hewn churches and enjoy a traditional cooking session with a local family.
Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela.
Day 12: Awash National Park
Fly to Addis and drive to Awash National Park. Visit Kereyu villages and hike around the falls.
Overnight: Lodge inside the park.
Day 13: Game Drive & Harar
Go on a game drive, then travel to Harar. In the evening, see the Hyena Man performance.
Overnight: Hotel in Harar.
Day 14: Harar & Dire Dawa
Tour the walled city of Harar, then drive to Dire Dawa to visit the old train station and local markets.
Overnight: Hotel in Dire Dawa.
Day 15: Return to Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy last-minute shopping and a farewell dinner before departure.
End of Tour.
“Explore the hidden gems of Eastern Ethiopia — from vast deserts to vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes.”