Best of Ethiopia

26 October - 05 November | 2020 Led by African Wildlife Foundation’s passionate and oin us on a unique trip to the Horn of Africa and explore the best of Ethiopia’s wild places expert conservationists, AWF and cultural sites. Highlights include visiting Simien Mountains National Park to sit amongst custom-designed safaris are ideal for those experiencing J enormous troops of gelada monkeys and traversing Bale Mountains National Park to see Africa’s Africa for the first time, as most endangered large carnivore, the Ethiopian wolf. In addition to these outstanding landscapes, well as seasoned travelers. you will visit the World Heritage holy city of Lalibela, famous for its monolithic rock-hewn churches. Each and every safari is an You will also visit Bahir Dar and take a boat ride on Lake Tana to explore hidden centuries-old island opportunity to contribute to the conservation of African monasteries and their brightly colored frescoes. wildlife and wild lands. These Throughout the journey, you will be joined by some of African Wildlife Foundation’s leading conservation exciting itineraries make experts, who will provide insight into the compelling conservation issues facing both the wildlife and for memories of a lifetime people of Ethiopia. This trip is geared toward the traveler who has experienced Africa’s traditional — blending outstanding wildlife viewing with visits to safari destinations and is looking to enjoy more of Africa’s abundant cultural and bio diversity. AWF projects to observe our holistic conservation work on the ground. ERITREA RED SEA YEMEN

D E P R E S SD IO A N N A K IL Simien Limalimo Lodge Blue Nile National Park

Gondar Lake Mille-Sardo Tana Lalibela Kuriftu Wildlife Gulf of Aden Bahir Dar Resort Reserve

Yangudi Rassa National Park Blue Gewane Nile Wildlife Reserve DAY 1 | OCTOBER 26 | ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA SOMALIA  Addis Ababa Arrive at Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa International Airport where you will be met and driven to the Y Sheraton Addis Hotel. Meet your AWF safari leader and review your adventure ahead. A L L E Gambela V ETHIOPIA National Park F T Sheraton Addis Hotel D R I T Goba A E DAY 2 | OCTOBER 27 | ADDIS ABABA R River Bale Mountain Lodge G Omo Bale Mountains After a leisurely morning, venture into the city to visit national sites, including the Holy Trinity National Park Church and the National Museum. Visit a local market and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony. SOUTH Sheraton Addis Hotel B,L,D SUDAN Turmi 0 100 200 mi 0 200 km DAYS 3–5 | OCTOBER 28–30 | BALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Lake Details Turkana This morning take a private charter fl ight toGoba and enjoy a scenic drive through the national DATES: 26 October - 05 November 2020 UGANDA KENYA SOMALIA 6/25/18 v4 park to Bale Mountain Lodge, one of AWF’s conservation enterprises. Bale Mountains National MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 Guests Park is a premiere destination for wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, birdwatchers and cultural cropped here explorers. Hike the local hagenia forest and drive over the high plateau in search of the Ethiopian Price wolf. With fewer than 400 of these wolves remaining, they are the most endangered carnivore in all of Africa. DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PER PERSON: $11,990 Bale Mountain Lodge B,L,D SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $950 DAYS 6–8 | OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 2 | SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK INCLUSIONS: AWF leaders, specialized naturalist guides, airport transfers, After an early breakfast, return to Goba for your private charter fl ight to the historic city of window seats in comfortable vehicles, all Gondar. After a brief city tour, drive to the breathtaking Simien Mountains National Park, with accommodations and meals as stated, guided views often compared to the Grand Canyon. Our lodge Limalimo, is an AWF enterprise, perched on walks, all park fees, internal charter fl ights as the edge of the escarpment to take full advantage of the panoramic views. Look for the critically endangered Walia ibex and meander through enormous troops of gelada monkeys, casually stated, water in vehicles photographing as you walk amongst them. You will also visit an AWF conservation school, which EXCLUSIONS: International fl ights, fuel provides access to primary education for the local children. surcharge, passport and visa fees, travel Limalimo Lodge B,L,D insurance, gratuities, beverages, personal items DAY 9 | NOVEMBER 3 | BAHIR DAR Contact This morning depart by road and arrive into Bahir Dar in time for lunch on the shores of Lake Lyn Lavery, Bushtracks Expeditions Tana. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to visit the local monasteries of Lake Tana, taking in their (800) 995-8689 • [email protected] vibrant colors and learning of their rich history. Kuriftu Resort B,L,D DAY 10 | NOVEMBER 4 | LALIBELA On your fi nal full day, board a private charter to Lalibela, home to one of the world’s most astounding sacred sites. Nearly a dozen subterranean churches, each carved entirely out of a single block of stone, continue to be in use today. Religious ritual is central to life in this town, of 10,000 inhabitants—with more than 1,000 of them being priests. Enjoy lunch with a spectacular view at Ben Abeba before fl ying onward to Addis. Sheraton Addis Hotel B, L, D DAY 11 | NOVEMBER 5 | ADDIS ABABA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international fl ight home.