Things to do in Gonder, Amhara Region: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 12, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Gonder, Ethiopia including Ethiopian Round Trip Tours To North Historic Route & Omo Valley Tribes, Clasic Northern Ethiopia Tours 6 Days, 4-Day Simien Mountains Trek, Historical tour - 12 Days Historical & Nature Travel Tours in Ethiopia, Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek, 2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking, Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder, 6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression), 2 Nights / 3 Days Visiting Simien Mountain Treeking , 10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours.
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1. Ethiopian Round Trip Tours To North Historic Route & Omo Valley Tribes

Aman Ethiopia Tours & Travel
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Northern Ethiopia The northern Ethiopia is also Known as the Historical Circuit, there are over two millennia’s worth of ancient treasures scattered about, from giant obelisks and hidden tombs at Aksum to a collection of castles in and around Gonder, to unique churches in Lalibela, Tigray, Lake Tana and many other places. Not to be outdone by human mastery, Mother Nature really let her creative juices flow here. The Danakil Depression, an esteemed destination among adventure travellers, features a permanent lava lake and a bright-yellow sulphuric plain, while the Simien Mountains wrinkle the land with canyons and peaks with a beauty you’ll struggle to find anywhere else in Africa.

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Reviewed By Sebrodas

My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks

2. Clasic Northern Ethiopia Tours 6 Days

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethio Tours
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Trip Highlights:- - Addis Ababa city sightseeing - Blue Nile falls, and Lake Tanna Monasteries - Exploring the Aksumite Kingdoms in Axum. - Touring through the Lalibela- Rock Hewn Churches.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Tour33033786207

expat in Addis , My family and I had a fantastic experience with EthioTours . Had a fantastic morning tour on lake Tana . Beautiful sunrise and a fantastic breakfast. The guide was really knowledgeable about all the animals we saw and explained about the fishermen and what they were doing. Saw plenty of hippos too! It was an amazing experience, we visited three beautiful islands . We would like to thank Melese for showing us all unique areas and sharing the stories . Private tour was absolute best way to relax and see the beauty of the lake. Highly recommended !

3. 4-Day Simien Mountains Trek

Ethiopan Wanderer Tours & Travel
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An unforgettable trek through the remote splendour of themagnificent Simien region.Often compared for its scenic beauty to the Grand Canyon, theSimien Mountains National Park is one of the major highlandsof Africa. Its peaks include Ras Dashen, which at 4533m is thehighest peak in Ethiopia.The Park is a World Heritage Site, and is rich with wildlifetotally unique to the region, including the scarlet-chestedGelada Baboon, the Alia Ibex and the Simien Fox. Themountains are also home to diverse plant-life and over fiftyspecies of bird.

Inclusions: 4WD transportation guide scout professional cook mule mattresses Tables & chairs on the mountain trek all park entrance fees plenty of food & bottled mineralwater Camping fire every single nights.

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Reviewed By sandG7951AM

Our family could not have imagined having a more meaningful trip to Ethiopia.  Our youngest dau ghers were adopted from Ethiopia 12 years ago, so we decided that our family of six would experience the sites and culture of the beautiful country togehter.  Abebe went above and beyond.  Despite the orphanage being closed, he connected us with the orphanage director who knew our girls well.  She was able to provided us with information we didn't know and give us important family documents.  Because of Abebe’s engagement and persistence, we were able to locate and connect with dozens of our daughters' family members, including a brother and sister we didn't know existed.  Of course, this was not a part of the original plan, yet Abebe adjusted because he knew it was important to us.  It is not an overstatement to say that this trip was life changing because of Abebe’s commitment to giving our family the best experience possible.  This would have been a 5-star rating without the orphanage and family elements.  I wish I could give him bonus stars.

4. Historical tour - 12 Days Historical & Nature Travel Tours in Ethiopia

Gondar, Ethiopia
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We have all the tour and travel experiences and knowledge that has been accumulated in last 25 years. We know Ethiopia very well as a destination that will put you in touch with our passion – history, culture, nature! Our experience, and that of our guides, is matched by a personalized service that keeps our guests returning to travel with us year after year. We also customize tour packages for groups of all kinds including families, adventure, religious, heritage, students, alumni, bank groups, incentive travel, clubs, associations and much more.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Use of bicycle, Private transportation

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5. Simien Mountains National Park – 7 Day Trek

Simien Image Tour and Travel
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This seven day hike, is tailored towards serious hikers, and will take you across a large part of the Simien Mountains National Park. The starting and finishing point for the tour will be Gondar. The trek includes two half days of trekking and five full days. The elevation of the trek will rise and fall between 2000 – 4000 meters above sea level. Expect to see a variety of wildlife including Gelada monkey, Walia Ibex and a variety of bird life. If you’re lucky you may also see the simien fox as well as leopards.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide and Scout fee

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

6. 2 Days Simien Mountains Trekking

Simien Tour and Travel
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Simien Mountains - "Chess pieces of the gods" The Simien Mountains present the most dramatic mountain scenery in Africa: "the chess pieces of the Gods" as one writer described them, tower over precipitous gorges, river valleys and plains stretching all the way to Eritrea.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide and scout fee, Mule(s) & Mule handler, Bottled mineral water

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Reviewed By H1501HBleej

They have great guides, They know all about the flora and fauna of the simiens, are friendly, and professional. We were well looked after in camp with good tents, sleeping bags, food, and even hot water bottles! The simiens mountains are beautiful, we also saw walia ibex, Ethiopian wolves, and gelada monkeys.

7. Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Original Ethiopia Tour
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On this tour you will visit the most important cultural sites in the country, which will lead you to the ancient city of Aksum, where the real ark has been preserved for 3000 years Another highlight of the trip will be the 11 rock churches of laliebla. The former capital of Gonder with the Palaces of the Kings and the churches worth seeing is also part of the UNSCO World Cultural Heritage. Gonder is rightly considered the capital of the country's art culture. visit the eighth wonder of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lalibela - meet Lucy at the National Museum - visit the birthplace of Ethiopian civilization, Axsum - visit the city of kings and queens: Gondar - take part in a coffee ceremony in an Ethiopian family

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tipping, alcoholic beverages, visa, international flight ticket, personal issue

Reviewed By Michalt74

We had a wonderful day with Getnet's team in Debre Lebanos. They organised a trip for our entire group and everything worked just perfect. Excellent driver (driving through Ethiopia means something different than in Europe :)) and very knowledgeable guide. The price they offered was also competitive.

8. 6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

Ethio Travel and Tours
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Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program., Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour., Bottles of water for the trip., Surface Transport expense with 4WD Land-cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance, Local guide service for the afar region as per the program., Cooking and camping equipment., Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program., Camel and camel tires in Afar Region as per the program., All transport, English speaking Guide and Driver, Three domestic flights with Ethiopian Air Lines, Security

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner in Lalibela and Gondar., International flights, Any alcoholic drinks, Any videographer or camera fee needed, Laundry service, Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax and telephone., Services which are not mentioned in the above section

Reviewed By 290nataliiad

I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.

9. 2 Nights / 3 Days Visiting Simien Mountain Treeking

Sami Lalibela Tours
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We have long years Experiance in the tourism industry and out most unique feature is Being Eco Friendly and Punctual.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Scout guard, Local Guide

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Reviewed By BackPacker712335

Having recently visited Lalibela, I can highly recommend Sami Lalibela Tours. He speaks English very well. From the moment we arrived, he quietly and professionally arranged everything for us. We stayed for four days. He picked us up on time from the airport in a new and clean vans. He arranged all the details of our tours with the churches. He negotiated the guide’s fee and paid everything for us. The guide was wonderful too. The next day he arranged all the details for our mule/hiking trip up the mountain to see the baboons. Again, every detail was cared for by Sami including lunch reservations for the top of the mountain and supper reservations after having consulted with us. This guide was also very good and the whole mule team and their handlers were great. He offered us Ethiopian “Jebena” coffee with his family each day too. We felt very welcome and confident in his care. At the end, he presented us with one bill for the church fees, guides, etc. and everything was as agreed upon with no surprises. It was really reasonable too. (He also runs a guest house which was a great experience too!) He also delivered us back to the airport on time. During the whole trip he always reserved professional drivers and clean vans. We were traveling with four children (aged 2-15) and he accommodated all of our needs. Thank you, Sami! We had a care-free and relaxing vacation due to all your careful planning. Thank you, again! Our entire family agrees that this was an amazing trip and really well planned.

10. 10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mass Ethiopia Tours
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The best historical hertiges and natural attraction site of Ethiopia. On this specific package you will have a chance to touch Addis Ababa city, Lake Tana Monasteries and Blue Nile Falls, Gondar and its Castle, Simien Mountains National park, Axum and its civilization and Lalibela and its Eleven rock hewn churches. The North part of Ethiopia is every known on historical hertiges . On thos specific package you will have a chance to visit Ethiopian historical sites and Simien Mountains National park. Under this package you will visit Bahir dar and Lake tana, Gondar and its Palace, Axum , Lalibela and eleven rock hewn churches. Further more, this package includes many cultural attractions inside those which will make you delight whenever you explored them.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast, Bottled water, Dinner

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Reviewed By JacarandaHotel

Without doubt one of the favourite tour guides inn Ethiopia. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Mass Ethiopia tour , our names were mentioned on the board and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had two great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Mastewal is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Mastewal who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Mass Ethiopia Tour

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