16 days in Ethiopia, Somaliland & Djibouti Itinerary
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Start: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Lalibela, Ethiopia
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Gonder, Ethiopia
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Hargeysa, Somalia
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Djibouti, Djibouti
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End: Manchester, United Kingdom
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 2 nights
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City of Humans
Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): see the interesting displays at National Museum of Ethiopia, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Entoto, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Cathedral, and finally see the interesting displays at Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum.
For reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Addis Ababa online travel planner.
Manchester, UK to Addis Ababa is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to East Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Manchester in May: high temperatures in Addis Ababa hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to Bahir Dar.
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For reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Addis Ababa online travel planner.
Manchester, UK to Addis Ababa is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to East Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Manchester in May: high temperatures in Addis Ababa hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to Bahir Dar.
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Bahir Dar, Ethiopia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): admire the sheer force of Blue Nile Falls, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St George Church, and then view the masterpieces at Lions Art Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Church of Debre Sina Maryam, take in the spiritual surroundings of Azwa Mariam Monastery, and then explore the activities along Lake Tana.
To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bahir Dar day trip app.
Traveling by flight from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Bahir Dar, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can fly to Lalibela.
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To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bahir Dar day trip app.
Traveling by flight from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Bahir Dar, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can fly to Lalibela.
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Lalibela, Ethiopia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at The Fine Art Gallery, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then steep yourself in history at Church of St. George. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Asheton Maryam Monastery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Na’akuto La’ab, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela.
For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Lalibela journey builder site.
Traveling by flight from Bahir Dar to Lalibela takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Gonder.
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For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Lalibela journey builder site.
Traveling by flight from Bahir Dar to Lalibela takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Gonder.
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Gonder, Ethiopia — 2 nights
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Camelot of Africa
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fasil Ghebbi and Debre Berhan Selassie Church. Popular historic sites such as Fasiladas Bath Timket and Kuskuam Church are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, appreciate the extensive heritage of Falasha Village, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and get some fabulous bargains at Ploughshare Women Crafts Training Centre.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gonder travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Lalibela to Gonder in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June, daytime highs in Gonder are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Hargeysa.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gonder travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Lalibela to Gonder in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June, daytime highs in Gonder are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Hargeysa.
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Hargeysa, Somalia — 4 nights
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Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Saryan Museum and MiG Jet. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Laas Geel, browse the fresh offerings at Livestock Market, and buy something for everyone on your list at Dahabshiil Business Centre.
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Hargeysa trip planner.
You can fly from Gonder to Hargeysa in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June, Hargeysa is somewhat warmer than Gonder - with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Djibouti.
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To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Hargeysa trip planner.
You can fly from Gonder to Hargeysa in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In June, Hargeysa is somewhat warmer than Gonder - with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Djibouti.
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Djibouti, Djibouti — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Gulf of Tadjoura
Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Day Forest National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Molk Mosque and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Assal.
To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Djibouti tour planning website.
You can fly from Hargeysa to Djibouti in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Hargeysa in June, you will find days in Djibouti are somewhat warmer (43°C), and nights are warmer (38°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Djibouti tour planning website.
You can fly from Hargeysa to Djibouti in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Hargeysa in June, you will find days in Djibouti are somewhat warmer (43°C), and nights are warmer (38°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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Ethiopia travel guide
Abyssinia
One of the oldest countries in the world, Ethiopia was the only African nation not to fall under colonial control. The continued independence left the country with a wealth of undisturbed historical sites and cultural practices--reasons enough to plan a vacation in Ethiopia. Ancient ruins, hill tribes, wild forest areas, gushing rivers, and depressions filled with active volcanoes represent just some of the many Ethiopia attractions worthy of your attention.
Somaliland travel guide
Djibouti travel guide
A small country with big sights, Djibouti has become known for its interesting geology and show-stopping topography. Limestone chimneys, salt lakes, offshore coral reefs, multi-colored mountains, mangroves, and sandy deserts provide the backdrop or focal point of a number of adventures during vacations in Djibouti. Away from the capital, Djibouti remains largely untamed and rural, with plenty of appeal for those into eco-tourism. Traveling down the coast and into the interior during a tour of Djibouti, visitors meet nomadic tribes and share in their singular way of life.
