Private tour in Addis Ababa Anwar A

Semien Mountains National Park to DANAKIL Depression Multi day Tours

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Anwar A.

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I am Anwar, your experimented local connection to all the beautiful corners of Ethiopia. My aim is to take you both to the tangible and intangible heritages that my nation offers to the rest of humanity in this same lonely planet we all share in common. I am your unique gate to the untouched Land of Origins also known as the 13 Months of Sunshine. This unsung and little told but giant nation of Ethiopia has quite a lot to offer you a wide range of unique attractions for your holiday packages, family tours, private tours, group tours, research tours and special interest educational tours are just to name a few. A rich land in all the categories of ancient civilization that the whole world should be lectured, a multi lingual and culturally diverse nation with more than 80 different tribes living in a world wide example of peaceful coexistence, it is a land of natural wonders seen no where else on this same planet we all share in common. I was born in this unique and mosaic nation some 200Kms South of the Capital , and raised through a proper education in the capital Addis where I permanently live with my own family. I have a lifetime ample opportunity to travel and live in all the corners of this amazing country and this gave me the most qualified and powerful experience of connecting people of different origins, backgrounds, religions, life philosophy, beliefs, traditions, cultural values, languages and many more. I have been working as a Tourguide since young when I was at lower schools for I was passionate about meeting tourists from all over the globe when they come to my neighborhood Piassa area, the center of the city, and I am passionate about traveling individually for self satisfaction and self education, also as a tour leader and a personal guide. I led several tours to all the corners of Ethiopia as a personal guide and tour leader with my own uniquely designed package programs. I have been working as a qualified Civil Engineering Lecturer , Building and bridge structures designer yet my passion for tourism has taken over and here I am giving my reputed services to all types Ethiopian based tours starting from Addis with excellent vehicles and experienced drivers. Only If you are looking for a unique and off the beaten path local connection to my lovely country, then you are in the perfect place. Don't hesitate to click the button down to communicate with me for an authentic and unscripted experience that you immerse yourself by living it! One love, One Humanity, and one understanding of peace motivation! I love you all for who you are! Organized and led Several Responsible culture based Documentary projects, ( Omo valley tribes) Organized and led Photography tours to the least accessible archaic tribes of Omo valley ( Suri/Surma tribes) with renowned international photographers and photo tour leaders Gave trainings on responsible culture based tours to all Omo valley based local tour companies. A special recognition from Afar region on Extreme Adventure documentaries ( Danakil Depression) Organized and led several groups to Danakil Depression unique nature's wonder( Ertale volcano, danakil salt lakes, Dallol colorful sulfur fields) I am working as a private Tour operator and guide since 2006. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your Addis Ababa tour

This 10 days uniquely designed itinerary will take you through the two extremes of the Semien Mountains highest peaks nature's wonder trekking experience to one of the lowest points in the world with extreme temperatures, driest air and other worldly landscape seen no where else in the planet. In between these two extremes are hidden the ancient historical and religious mysteries of Ethiopia including The medieval Gonder royal castle's, ancient Lake Tana monasteries, the source of the blue Nile river and the blue Nile falls, Lalibela rock hewn churches deemed as the 8th wonder of the world and enormous cultural activities that changes with landscape and climate as we cover these 2 extremes. If you are looking for a complete picture of Ethiopian important attractions with rewarding adventures, then this is the right choice for your highly optimized Ethiopian 10 days experience of a lifetime.

Your Addis Ababa tour itinerary

Below is the day by day skeletal route plan of the areas we cover in this amazing 10 days adventure : Day 1/ Addis-Gonder ( morning flight)-Sankaber ( Semien Mountains). Camping Day2/ Sankaber-Chenek campsite…. . trekking in the high mountains with jaw dropping scenery seen no where else. Overnight Chenek campsite Day3/ Chenek-Gonder … today we will visit the Gonder royal castle of the medieval city. Overnight Gonder in a hotel Day4/ Gonder-Bahirdar…. Visit the 12th century lake Tana monasteries. Overnight Bahirdar hotel Day5/ Bahirdar-Blue Nile falls-Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela hotel Day6/ Full day Lalibela 12th century rock carved churches. Same hotel Day7/ Lalibela-Semera full day driving with excellent landscape and roadside activities. Overnight Semera hotel. Day8/ Semera-Hamedela…. . visit the dry shield volcano range and vast salt flat lakes. Camping Day9/ Hamedela-Dallol-Ertale volcano…. . we visit the Dallol colorful active acidic pools and Ertale volcano hiking. Camping Day10/ Ertale - Addis

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

excellent minivans +4WD with AC in all the destinations we cover. All our vehicles are excellent condition and comfortable.

What's included
Other: Unlimited packed water throughout the entire trip
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: All entrance fees in all the destinations
Food Drinks Snacks
Services: All privately guided tours
Accommodation: Excellent accommodations and camping services when necessary
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Accommodations and Domestic flights are not included in the price. However, I will help clients book everything in all the destinations based on their choice with information that I will provide, and this will be immediately after booking this tour plan directly from ToursByLocals from the book now link in the listed tour package. - foods while in hotels are not included and can be agreed with a package basis once you book the tour and ready to do the adventure with me , your passionate local connection and unique gate to these amazing destinations.
Meeting location

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa city, anywhere the client specified

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Hiking
Tour reference number
1183028
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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Who is this private tour in Addis Ababa best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers seeking a comprehensive and adventurous exploration of Ethiopia's natural wonders and historical sites. It's ideal for those who want to experience the extremes of the Semien Mountains and the Danakil Depression, as well as explore ancient historical and religious sites like the Gonder royal castles, Lake Tana monasteries, and Lalibela rock-hewn churches. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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