EXTENSION TOURS

A) DEBRELIBANOS OR RIFT VALLEY LAKES 1 day

One day excursion to DebreLibanos monastery, admiring wonderful views also over Jemma gorge, the Old Portuguese bridge and endemic Gelada baboons.
Or excursion at the Rift Valley lakes of Shala, Abyata and Langano. 

B) HARAR 2 days

01. Fly to DireDawa. Meet your vehicles and proceed to Harar. On the way visit the chad market at Awedae Afternoon visit of Harar: the mosques, city walls, the basket production, the markets, French poet Rimbaud house, and more. Evening visit the Hyena-man: a man feeding wild hyenas. ON Harar in htl
02. Morning excursion to Sofi, for very nice vegetation and old Adere & Oromo people settlements. Back for lunch Harar. Drive then Diredawa; visit of the train station Addis-Djibouti, the markets, town. Transfer airport for fly to Addis. End of service.

C) RIFT VALLEY LAKES 3 days

01. Drive to Shala, Abyata and Langano Rift Valley lakes, visiting birds, pelicans, flamingoes, hot springs and more. Continue then to relax then at the Wenney ecolodge, secluded in a natural paradise at shore of lake Langano and near to Munessa forest. Possibility of trekking, bird-watching, horse-riding, boat excursion, cycling, and more. www.wenneyecolodge.com
02. Drive to Awasa lake and then continue for the hot springs, hot water swimming pools and forest (fantastic for walks) at Wondogenet. ON Wenney ecolodge.
03. Back to Addis Ababa. ON hotel or evening departure

D) LALIBELA 3 days

01. Fly Lalibela and visit first group of the 11 rock-hewn churches. ON Yemereha htl www.yemerehahotel.com
02. Morning one of the churches out of the town: Asheten Mariam by mules or Naktuleab cave church by car. Pm remaining churches in Lalibela. ON Yemereha htl
03. Fly back to Addis Ababa and evening departure

E) HARAR 4 days

01. Fly Dire Dawa; short visit of the town and then drive to Harar. Lunch. Afternoon visit of Harar: the markets, mosques, city walls, the French poet Rimbaud’s old house, typical Adere people  house, the basket production, and more.  Evening the hyena man. ON htl
02. Morning remaining visits in Harar. Afternoon visit of Sofi, for very interesting settlements of Adere & Oromo people, very nice vegetation. ON Harar or Sofi in htl
03. Drive to Awash Nat. Park. Visit Afar people villages and hot springs, different animals, Awash river falls, Awash river gorge & more. ON camp Awash park, or Bugget D’Awash/Elen htl in Awash (or when ready the new Green Land lodge in Awash park)
04. Morning remaining game drive. Then cross Metahara lake. Relax at Sodore with hot sswimming pool & springs. Lunch. Afternoon drive back Addis. Departure (or next day)

F) RIFT VALLEY LAKES & ARBAMINCH 5 days

01. Drive to Shala, Abyata and Langano Rift Valley lakes, visiting birds, pelicans, flamingoes, hot springs and more. Continue then to relax then at the Wenney ecolodge, secluded in a natural paradise at shore of lake Langano and near to Munessa forest. Possibility of trekking, bird-watching, horse-riding, boat excursion, cycling, and more. www.wenneyecolodge.com
02. Proceed through the Wolayta people and villages and admiring spectacular green hills, to Arbaminch, in amharic 40 springs. Afternoon drive to Chencha, for the Dorze people, with their unique culture, houses, and traditions. ON Swaynes hotel, with spectacular views over Chamo and Abaya lakes. www.swayneshotel.com
03. Morning visit the Netch Sar National park, sanctuary of the endemic Swaynes Hartbeest, numerous zebras and more. Afternoon boat on Chamo lake for crocodiles, hippos and more. ON Swaynes hotel.
04. Drive to the hot springs, hot water swimming pools & forest at Wondogenet. Lunch. Drive to Awasa Rift Valley lake. Walking or boating at the lake. ON htl
05. Morning visit the fish market. Drive to Addis Ababa. Evening departure (or next day)

G) HARAR & DJIBOUTI 7 days

01. Drive to Awash Nat. Park, through Nazareth town and the Metehara lake. Visit Kereyou people on the way. Game drive for animals (mammals, birds, crocodiles & hippos), the Awash river falls, the river gorge. ON camp Awash park, or Bugget D’Awash/Elen htl in Awash (or when ready the new Green Land lodge in Awash park)
02. Drive to Harar. Lunch. Afternoon visit of Harar: the markets, mosques, city walls, the French poet Rimbaud’s old house, typical Adere people houses, the basket production, and more.  Evening the hyena man. ON htl
03. Morning remaining visits in Harar. Afternoon visit of Sofi, for very interesting settlements of Adere & Oromo people, very nice vegetation. ON Harar or Sofi in htl
04. Drive to DireDawa, by crossing the morning chat market at Awedae town. Proceed then to Djibouti and go to lake Abe, fro spectacular views. ON camp.
05. Drive to lake Easal. Very nice views. Lunch box. Proceed then to Tadjoura. Relax at the beach (white sand beach). ON htl
06. Drive to Djibouti. Relax and tour of the town. Option to take the boat and make short snorkeling, diving, etc. ON htl in Djibouti (can choose among the luxury 5* Kempisky- or 4* Sheraton or 3* Menelik)
07. Full day Djibouti. Evening departure to Addis Ababa & connection to yr destination

H) DJIBOUTI 4 days

01. Fly to Djibouti. Drive to lake Easal. Very nice views. Proceed then to Tadjoura. Relax at the beach (white sand beach). ON htl
02. Relax Tadjoura. Then drive to Djibouti. ON htl in Djibouti (can choose among the luxury 5* Kempisky - or 4* Sheraton or 3* Menelik)
03. Full day Djibouti to relax and tour of the town. Option take the boat and make short snorkeling, diving, etc. ON chosen htl
04. Full day Djibouti. Evening departure to Addis Ababa & connection to yr destination

I)  MALINDI 6 days

01. Fly Nairobi. Drive Masai Mari National park. Game drive. ON lodge
02. Masai Mara. Game drive. ON lodge
03. Drive back Nairobi. Fly Malindi. ON htl
04 & 05. Relax and activities. ON htl
06. Fly Nairobi- short visits- connect your flight to Addis Ababa & yr destination

J)  The ZANZIBAR ESCAPE 5 days

01. Arrival Zanzibar, transferred to Tembo Hotel, set in the heart of Stone Town.
The Tembo House Hotel Has on array of antique furniture and ornaments from all over the World. Sleeping on an unique Swahili beds and enjoy the wood carved furniture which rarely seen in many countries. After checking in, you shall have a guided tour of the City, to visit the various sights that make this city enchanted. Stone Town, now designated a World Heritage Site. This includes visits to the city market, the old Anglican Church located on the site of the old Slave Market and the National Museum of Zanzibar. Later visits to the Old British Consulate, the Old Fort dating back since 1700, House of Wonders and Livingstone House give visitors an insight into Zanzibar's rich history.
02. Visit Spice farms, that will dazzle your senses with fresh spices. On the way visitors can stop at the old Sultan Rest House to view the Persian Baths built in 1850 by Seyyid Said bin Sultan (first Sultan of Zanzibar) for his wife Princess Shehzard.
You shall there after continue to the East Coast, to Breezes Beach Club & Spa.
Breezes Beach Club is situated on a peaceful, pristine beach on the East coast of the island of Zanzibar, an ideal escape for romantics and those needing to recharge their batteries and to be pampered by our friendly staff.
Each room has a large balcony, perfect for more private sunbathing and from where to enjoy a sundowner as the sunlight fades into the tropical night. Breezes Beach Club’s renowned chefs have created a fusion of Zanzibari and international cuisine, fusing the just caught with the freshly picked and featuring some of the best seafood, tropical fruits, and spices that the island has to offer.
03. Have a morning excursion of the local village of Bwejuu, to visit the completely non-staged lifestyle of the Zanzibar people. After the village tour, you shall continue to Jozani Forest. The only remaining natural forest on Unguja Island is a heaven for nature lovers! With a rich variety of bird species, Jozani also offers the unique opportunity of seeing the very rare Red Colobus Monkey, which is indigenous to the Island of Zanzibar.
Continue down to the South of island, to Kizimkazi, where you shall go out to the sea and swim with the dolphins. One of the Island's most popular excursions, and a unique opportunity to see the numerous dolphins, which inhabit the sea in the southern part of the Island, not far from Breezes. After a transfer to Kizimkazi, visitors can board a local dhow and head off in search of the dolphins. It is important to remember that these beautiful marine creatures are not tame in spite of which they come very close to the boats in large numbers. The return trip includes a visit to the Kizimkazi mosque, believed to be the first mosque in Zanzibar, which still contains the famous Kufic scripts in its walls. Overnight at Breezes
04. All day at your leisure. Dinner and Overnight in a Deluxe room at Breezes
05.All day at your leisure. Then transfer airport in time for your departing flight.

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