FIND YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY
TOP HOLIDAYS IN AFRICA
- Mount Toubkal in Winter
- Morocco - Trek & Walk - 7 Days
- Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
- Tanzania - Trek & Walk - 7 Days
- Atlas to Atlantic Family
- Morocco - Family - 9 Days
- Victoria Falls to Cape Town
- Zambia - Biking - 20 Days
- The Simien Mountains
- Ethiopia - Trek & Walk - 12 Days
Ethiopia
Known as the 'Roof of Africa', Ethiopia is a land of surprises, with a wealth of superb trekking, a rich cultural heritage and some of the finest mountain scenery in Africa. Arguably the most impressive area is the Simien Mountains in the north of the country which has many summits over 4000 metres, including Ras Deshen (4620m / 15,157ft), the fourth highest mountain in Africa. With a striking landscape of ridges and scarps, this region is home to rare wildlife species, including the Walia ibex, Simien red fox, the strikingly maned Gelada baboon and the majestic lammergeier or bearded vulture. Ethiopia also has a fascinating history, best represented in the ancient capital of Gondar, which has an unusual collection of castles and churches built in the 17th century by a succession of Ethiopian emperors. Another place not to be missed when visiting the northern part of the country is the ancient city of Lalibela, with its rock-hewn churches, dating back to the 12th century.
- Experience the ancient kingdom of Abyssinia
- See the `Smoking Water` of the Blue Nile Falls & Lake Tana
- Enjoy the beauty of Simien Mountain views
- Journey to Axum and explore the ancient heart of Ethiopia
- Visit the monolithic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
Ethiopian Explorer - Trekking the Simien Mountains
Ethiopia, Trek & Walk, 13 days - from $2,295 (land only)
- One of Africa`s best short treks
- Ascent of Ras Deshen and rare wildlife
- Trekking in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
- Lalibela`s rock-hewn churches
- Gondar - an `African Camelot`
School Trek - In the Simien Mountains
Ethiopia, School Expeditions, 14 days - from $2,795 (land only)
- Full days of trekking with some easy scrambling on Ras Deshen
- History Lessons outside the classroom
- Trekking through the Simien Mountains National Park
- Lalibela – the ‘Eight Wonder of the World’
- Gondar - an `African Camelot` for School Adventures in Ethiopia
