Days 1-2 GonderDiscover Gonder's castles, churches and palaces of this city often referred to as 'Africa's Camelot'. Day 3 DebarkHike through rugged terrain passing eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and jagged peaks of the Simien Mountains. Days 4-6 Simien Mountains National ParkTrek through the dramatic scenery of the Simien National Park, one of Africa's major mountain ranges. Day 7 Enda SelassieWind through the Ethiopian countryside on the way to the ancient city of Aksum. Days 8-9 AksumAksum is one of Ethiopia's oldest cities and home to ruins that are thought to be a palace of the Queen of Sheeba. Day 10 MekeleWander through Mekele's cliff-face churches of Tigray. Day 11 WoldiyaTravel to the hillside market town of Woldiya. Days 12-14 LalibelaPeer into Lalibela's astounding rock-hewn churches. Days 15-17 Bahir DarWalk around the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, then board a reed boat bound for the lake's isolated monasteries. Day 18 DejenSpend the night in Dejen. Days 19-21 Addis AbabaStop by the bustling capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. Day 22 Lake AbiyataAdmire Ethiopia's flocks of flamingos, relax in hot springs and camp overnight in stunning scenery. Days 23-25 Bale Mountains National ParkHead out on wildlife-spotting expeditions in the Bale Mountains. Day 26 Wendo GenetLearn about the Rasta lifestyle and philosophy at a Rastafarian community school and museum. Day 27 AwassaVisit the inspiring Awassa Childrens Project in the lakeside town of Awassa. Camp at Wendo Genet and test out their famed hot springs. Days 28-29 Arba MinchUse free time to cycle around Ethiopia's scenic landscapes, embark on a boat trip or visit a crocodile farm. Days 30-32 Omo ValleyVisit the remote villages and markets of the Omo Valley and learn about the customs of local tribes. Days 33-34 KonsoJourney to Konso and perhaps take a tour of some traditional houses. Day 35 MoyaleTravel through a surreal black lunar landscape into northern Kenya. Day 36 MarsabitTravel through dramatic landscapes and pass impressive termite mounds on the way to Marsabit. Spend time at the lovely Lake Paradise, which is a perfect place to spot animals such as elephants and buffaloes. Days 37-38 Samburu National ReserveWitness Samburu dancing and learn about tribal life from the locals. Try to spot the Big Five in Kenya's Samburu reserve. Days 39-40 Naro MoruSpend the night in a lodge on the slopes of Mt Kenya. Days 41-42 Lake NakuruSpy iconic animals feeding around Nakuru lake. Day 43 Lake NaivashaSee hippos wallowing on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Day 44 NairobiThe journey ends in the busy streets of Kenya's capital Nairobi.
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