Itinerary

1. Day 1: Addis Ababa – Gonder

   • Take a short morning flight to Gonder and transfer to your hotel.
   • Explore Gonder's castle and the churches of Debra Berhan Silassie.

2. Day 2: Gonder – Sankaber (3250m)

   • Drive from Gonder to Debark and complete entrance procedures.
   • Begin the trek from Machibiny to Sankaber for 3-4 hours.
   • Encounter Gelada Baboon along the hike.

3. Day 3: Sankaber – Gich (3600m), 5-6 hours

   • Trek eastwards along the northern escarpment.
   • Descend into the Kaba valley and climb up to Gich Abyss.
   • Enjoy views of the abyss and a large waterfall.
   • Arrive at the village of Gich and learn about local farm life.
   • Take a short hike up to Kedadit for sunset views.

4. Day 4: Gich – Chennek (3600m), 7-8 hours

   • Trek through fields of Giant Lobelia to Imet-Gogo (3926m).
   • Descend into the Jinbahir Rift Valley and explore the volcanic landscape.
   • Follow the escarpment edge and climb to the summit for lunch.
   • Descend to Chennek camp for spectacular views and spot Walia Ibex.

5. Day 5: Chennek – Buwait – Chennek, 5-6 hours

   • Trek uphill and downhill, passing Mt. Buhawit (4430m).
   • Enjoy views of Ras-Dejen (4543m) and Mt. Buwahit.
   • Return to Chennek camp and drive back to Gonder.

6. Day 6: Gonder to Lalibela

   • Fly to Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Explore the monolithic rock-hewn churches.

7. Day 7: Lalibela ("African Petra")

   • Visit the eastern group of rock-hewn churches and the Nakutelab church.
   • Participate in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a private home.

8. Day 8: Lalibela – Addis

   • Fly back to Addis Ababa.
   • Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian hotel.
   • Transfer to the airport for your departure.