After taking an airport shuttle to the town, you will fly to Lalibela, where you will see the chapels carved out of rock. Following your hotel check-in, you will travel to locations that are home to a number of Ethiopia's most well-known rock-hewn cathedrals, which are frequently referred to as "the living wonders of the world." The religious heart of the nation, the active Christian shrine is housed within these churches, which date back at least 900 years. After that, you will go to the churches in the Northwestern Cluster, which includes Golgotha, Bet Danagel, Bet Mikael, Bet Meskel, Bet Maryam, and Bet Medhane Alem. You will tour the churches in the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela, which includes Bet Abba Libanos, Bet Amanual, Bet Merkorios, and Bet Gabriel-Rafael, after lunch. Ultimately, you will see the most well-known church of them all, called Bet Giyorgis. It is a massive cross-shaped monolith built in honor of St. George, Ethiopia's patron saint. Lalibela will be your overnight stay. Accommodation: Harbe Hotel - Lalibela
6-Day Visiting Lalibela Churches and Danakil Depression
Uganda: Private tour • 6 days
Tour overview
This itinerary includes the highly unusual Danakil itinerary to the permanently active volcano Erta Ale, as well as the well-known 11 rock-cut Lalibela churches. One of the strangest places on Earth is the Danakil Depression. It's a fantastic, foreign area, known as the "hottest place on the planet" and home to volcanoes, lava lakes, salt lakes, and vibrant acidic springs.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to Lalibela and Visit the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
- Day 2: Drive Lalibela to Semera
- Day 3: Semera- Erta Ale
- Day 4: Visit Dallol
- Day 5: Visit Lake Afdera - Drive Back to Semera
Day 6: Departure
Your 6-day Ethiopia safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
- Main destination
- Lalibela
One of the strangest places on Earth is the Danakil Depression. You will spend nearly eight hours driving from Lalibela to Semera after eating breakfast. You will be treated to breathtaking sights along the route. You will spend the night in Kuriftu Resort Semera.
- Main destination
- Lalibela
You'll go by car to the volcano from Semera. It requires roughly four hours. One of the most active volcanoes, Earta Ale, is the place you will visit. You will camp outside, a short distance from the volcano. You must pack trekking shoes, a tour light, and a mask because the hike to the volcano takes around thirty minutes. You'll be spending the night outside under the tent.
- Main destination
- Volcanoes
You will congregate in the early morning to witness the breathtaking sunrise atop the volcano. After breakfast at the base camp, you will drive on to Hamedella. After the four hours, you will go to Dallol. It's really lovely. You'll go to Salt Lake and Salt Mountain, swim in the pool at Lake Asa Ale at dusk, and have an outdoor camping experience.
Enjoy the dawn early in the morning as you continue your journey to Lake Afdera, one of the largest salt lakes. There, you'll go swimming. You'll keep driving to Semera after lunch so you may get enough rest. You will spend the night in Kuriftu Resort Semera.
The trip is coming to an end today. Our driver-guide will offer a shuttle service to Semera Airport following breakfast. You might choose to fly to Addis or any other location. Consider taking a day trip and city tour of Addis Ababa if you have some free time while you're in Addis.
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
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