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Chalo – Let’s Go to Ethiopia in 2020

A Scheduled Trip to Ethiopia

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Highlights

• Catch a glimpse of the Ethiopian Wolf – one of Earth’s rarest canid species
• Chance to observe the Gelada Baboon, Walia Ibex and Swayne’s Hartebeest (all on the endangered species list)
• Meet the Hyena Man and marvel at the remarkable relationship between man and beast
• Beautiful Langano Lake – home to numerous wild mammals and over 300 species of birds
• Bamboo forests with their shy old-man inhabitants – the Bale Mountain Vervets
• Sanetti Plateau – with its unique wildlife – including red wolves and Colobus monkeys


Scheduled group tour from
October 17, 2020 - October 29, 2020

Starting from
US$ 5,704
per person sharing

Duration
13 days / 12 nights

Transport
Fly-in Safari

Accommodation
Hotel or Lodge

Exploring
Bale Mountains, Simien Mountains


About this Safari

This trip has been rescheduled due to Covid. Please contact us for the new dates.

Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in North-East Africa and its second largest in terms of population. Home to Lucy – the earliest known Hominid (originating from both humans and apes), the bubbling cauldrons of the steamy Rift Valley lakes (northern-most of all the African Rift Valley lakes), the rock-hewn monolithic churches indicating that it was one of the earliest nations to adopt Christianity and a host of endemic mammal and bird life, this land-locked country has something for everyone.

The Rift Valley is flanked by high central plateaus and surrounded on all (but the southern) sides by desert. This mix of high plateau, rift and desert makes for an extraordinarily varied landscape with both Simien and Bale mountain ranges being large enough to possess their very own microclimates. Ethiopia is the only country in the whole world where we can find a large variety of animals endemic only to this land. Most are on the endangered list and include the handsome Ethiopian Wolf, the bearded Walia Ibex, the Mountain Nyala, the Bale Mountain Vervet with its unique coif and beard,the Menilik Bushbuck with the pretty tufts and stripes of white and the Gelada baboon that looks like it has literally opened up its heart. These are just a few of the exotic wildlife species of Ethiopia that only the most intrepid of travelers ever get to see.

Tour Dates – 17 October – 29 October, 2020. 4 – 8-Person Group Departure.

Price – USD 5,185 per person (based on a group size of 04 guests).
The single room supplement is US $ 490.


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or call our African safari specialists at
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Day By Day Itinerary

DAY 1 – 17 OCTOBER, 2020 (SAT) – ARRIVING IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Airport, proceed through immigration. A greeter will meet us at the meet-greet area or outside down the ramp – holding a placard with guest name(s). Our greeter will………..

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DAY 2 & 3 – 18 & 19 OCTOBER, 2020 (SUN & MON) – ADDIS TO SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NP

After an early breakfast, transfer to airport for morning flight (1 hour) to Gondar, from where we will transfer (via Toyota Landcruiser – approx. 2.5 hrs) to the Simien Mountains National Park……….

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DAY 4 – 20 OCTOBER, 2020 (TUE) – SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NP TO GONDAR

Today after breakfast we will take the morning to venture forth for some more Simien treasures – be it bird-watching or…….

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DAY 5 – 21 OCTOBER, 2020 (WED) – GONDAR TO HARAR (VIA DIRE DAWA)

Today after an early breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our morning flight to Dire Dawa via Addis Ababa. Upon arrival in Dire Dawa, we will visit the quaint and folksy train station museum and…….

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DAY 6 – 22 OCTOBER, 2020 (THU) – DAY TRIP IN HARAR; RETURN TO DIRE DAWA

Today we will spend our day touring the fortified historic town of Harar………

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DAY 7 – 23 OCTOBER, 2020 (FRI) – DIRE DAWA TO LANGANO

After an early breakfast, we will visit Abijjata Shalla National Park………..

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DAY 8 – 24 OCTOBER, 2020 (SAT) – LANGANO TO BALE REGION

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary for viewing the endemic Swaynes subspecies of………

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DAY 9, 10 & 11 – 25, 26 & 27 OCTOBER (SUN, MON & TUE) – BALE REGION

The location of the Bale Mountain Lodge itself will give us a sampling of the surrounding landscape and its…….

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DAY 12 – 28 OCTOBER, 2020 (WED) – BALE REGION TO ADDIS ABABA

After a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, we will drive to Goba airport (1.5 hours back over the Sanetti Plateau – our last opportunity for some……

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DAY 13 – 20 OCTOBER, 2020 (THU) – DEPART ADDIS ABABA

After breakfast, transfer to airport for international flight. Airport transfer will…….

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Details of Rates

The cost includes:
• Discounted domestic flights for legs indicated
• 4X4s for Simiens and travel to Bale Mountains National Park & mini-van for Dire Dawa, Harar visit
• Professional tour leader
• All entrance and local guide fees
• English-speaking guide
• Accommodation and all meals outside of Addis Ababa
• Daily activities as indicated

The cost does not include:
• International flights, visa fees, vaccinations, medical and travel insurance
• Lunches and dinners in Addis Ababa
• Any accommodation, activities, transfers or meals not mentioned above
• Shopping and other items of a personal nature
• Snacks and drinks while driving
• Porterage, tipping and gratuity to camp guide and staff

Important Note

• Do ensure that you have checked passport validity and the visa and vaccination requirements for the countries you are travelling to
• Internet and phone coverage are not guaranteed
• Domestic flights are subject to availability
• The price quoted may change without notice due to any revision in prices brought about by the suppliers, revision in fuel prices or government levies/duties. It is deemed our detailed Terms and Conditions applicable have been read, understood and agreed upon. A copy of the same can be requested by email or viewed on our website at http://chaloafricainc.com/docs/Terms-and- Conditions.pdf. Please also find a link to the Liability Waiver Form: http://chaloafricainc.com/docs/Liability-Release.pdf


Gallery

  • Bale Mountain Lodge
    Bale Mountain Lodge
  • Buck
    Buck
  • Dire Dawa
    Dire Dawa
  • Map
    Map
  • Monkeys
    Monkeys

Let's go to Ethiopia in 2020 Map

Semien Mountains, Ethiopia

Bale Mountains, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Afar Zone 1, Ethiopia

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia


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The tour begins and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


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