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6-Day Tour Exploring The Ancient Ethiopian Towns

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, History

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Drive from Addis Ababa to the historical city Ankober and learn about the local culture. Explore Nora, an abandoned town and hike to the highest point of the site, a mosque. Enjoy countryside views and witness the rural life as you visit Guassa Community Conservation Area. See ancient towns Shewa Robit and Asbari, and don't forget about the Afro-Alpine meadow, the highlight of this lovely trip.

Highlights
  • Visit the small town of Shewa Robit 
  • Wander through the beautiful Afro-Alpine meadow
  • Enjoy sensational Afromontane landscapes on the Guassa Plateau
  • Explore Nora, the Ghost town which catches everyone's attention
  • Day 1: Addis Ababa - Ankober expand_more

    • Meet your tour representative in Addis Ababa and drive to the 14th historical city Ankober from the northeast direction (160 km).

    Accommodation: Local Hotel

    Meals: Lunch and dinner

  • Day 2: Shewa Robit expand_more

    • Drive for 4 or 5 hours through the Ethiopian Highlands, at an altitude of 2000 to 2700 meters.

    • Come to the little town of Shewa Robit, located in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region.

    Accommodation: At a Local Hotel.

  • Day 3: Nora expand_more

    • Make your way to Nora, the ghost town that has everyone's attention piqued. Apart from the medieval mosque, nothing much is left of this town. The triple discovery of Nora, Asbari and Masal, sheds light on the extent of Muslim influence found in the core of the Ethiopian diaspora.

    • Head to the highest point of the site, a five meters high building that is said to be the main mosque of the abandoned city.

  • Day 4: Guassa expand_more

    • Drive to the Guassa Community Conservation Area, located along with one of the most significant historic routes in Ethiopia for spectacular Afromontane landscapes on the Guassa Plateau. You can experience the typical Ethiopian village lifestyle serenade you, as you step into the town.

    • Freshen up at the Guassa community lodge.

    • Head for a short trek to the nearby mountain top.

  • Day 5: Atsewiha-Cheguarit Meda expand_more

    • Hustle up early for a quick yet power-packed breakfast. Today is another eventful day as you trek on foot or mule back for around five or six hours from Regreg to Atse Wiha.

    • Savour this sensation of walking through an Afro-Alpine meadow, the highlight of this lovely trip.

  • Day 6: Addis Ababa expand_more

    • The last day of the trek often brings out a sense of wistfulness, as the end is never a good emotion to comprehend. Do not let that prevent you from enjoying a short stroll to the main road.

    • Head back to Addis Ababa with fresh memories in mind.

What's Included

  • Hotel

  • Transportation

  • Entrance fee

  • Food and beverage

  • English-speaking Ethiopian tour guide

What's Excluded

  • Farewell celebration

Know before you go

  • Ankober: It was founded by Menelik the second before he moved to Entoto (Addis Ababa) at the last quarter of the 19th century. It is said to be teeming in the panoply of culture, quintessential to Ethiopia.

  • Shewa Robit: You can find traces of rustic Africa in the vibes that the town emits. Once a threadbare community on the brink of disappearance, Shewa Robit has emerged to be one of the fastest growing towns in Ethiopia.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 550 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 550 / group