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Spend a few days walking with the Tesfa villagers in Wollo or Tigray.

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Tigray offers great walking with wonderful views

Tigray offers great walking with wonderful views

What are your plans for the school break at the end of May? How about a few days walking as a guest of the communities in Wollo or Tigray.

The rains are far less as you travel north and in Tigray the soil is sandy so there is no mud. Most rain happens in the evening if at all. But the little that has fallen has greened up the landscape a bit. In Tigray it is also the start of the Prickly Pear season.

 

Tehlo ceremony in Tigray

Tehlo ceremony in Tigray, a common celebration meal at the priest parties

So why not come along and let the villagers show you how life is in the countryside and blow the Addis cobwebs out of the system. You will return with batteries fully recharged!

A 3 night walking holiday for a family of 4 people (2 adults, 1 teenager  and 1 child under 12) will cost $635.00 USD including meal, guide and local drinks.

Transport in Tigray in a good condition 4WD from airport (Axum or Mekele) to trek and back to airport will cost $225 USD. On the way in and out why not take in a rock church- one of the
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Kids enjoy riding (& feeding) horses on the trek

Kids enjoy riding (& feeding) horses on the trek

many in Tigray.

In Wollo transport from and back to Lalibela airport or town will cost up to $150USD depending on the trekking route (using a minibus).

While up in Lalibela or Tigray why not add a day to see the sites. We can make arrangements for hotels, lodges and guides.

 

Mequat Mariam Scones for breakfast

Mequat Mariam Scones for breakfast

 

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Ertale Volcano

Always wanted to see the spectacular Danakil?

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Ertale Volcano

Ertale caldera – feel the heat of a live volcano

Why not come and se the spectacular Ertale Volcano, and the Dalol salt flats with their mineral deposits? Its like no place on earth!

We have two clients looking to make a trip to the Danakil within the period 17th November -28th November.

An ideal group size is 4-6 people.  We do not like sending large groups.

potash and sulpher deposits

Spectacular mineral deposits at Dalol

We have expert guides and drivers and the best rugged Toyota Hardtops (landcruisers) with A/C electric windows etc, to make sure your trip is safe and comfortable.

We take a good cook and equipment from Mekele including a camping shower and toilet.

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Tesfa Tours own well-maintained 4WDs

Tesfa Tours own well-maintained 4WDs

Prices vary upon the final numbers. If you are interested email tigist@tesfatours.com for more details, or call Tigi on 011 126 0303 or 011 124 5178, or alternatively pop in to our office on Kebena roundabout in Addis.

Caravans carry the salt from the Danakil

Caravans carry the salt from the Danakil

Salt and other mineral deposits take strange shapes and interesting colours

Salt and other mineral deposits take strange shapes and interesting colours

Salt blocks

Salt is still cut and taken from Danakil

Mineral springs - very colourful

Mineral springs – very colourful

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Escape the rain: take a break in Tigray – with local flights $645 p/person

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Rainbow comes out over the mountains in Tigray

Rainbow comes out over the mountains in Tigray

The Kremt rains (as the season is called) officially begins on Senay 26 ( 3rd July) according to the old church calendar and runs till Meskerem 25 (this year that will be 6th October). For those new to Addis it does not rain all day every day, but by mid August it will begin to feel like it has! For those hankering for a bit of sun, it does not rain all over the country, and certainly other parts of Ethiopia are not as wet as Addis. The Rift valley gets more frequent showers and some sweeping rain, but when the sun comes out its a good deal warmer, but up north in Tigray it stays bright.  Most mornings dawn with a blue sky and cloud does not roll in till later on in the afternoon. With the sandy soil keeping the paths more dry, we keep the community treks open all through the Kremt.

Prickly Pear - the Beles fruit, from the Cactus

Prickly Pear – the Beles fruit, from the Cactus

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A 3 night trip, with 2 nights at the community guest houses and one night at Gheralta Lodge will cost $645 per person including local flights (with Ethiopian ID or resident card), and 4 WD transport. Excludes church entry. For full details see  Journey in the mountains of Tigray

 

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Gondar castles

Fancy a Jaunt through the Abyssinia highlands this coming May Day weekend?

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Visit Gondar, spend 2 nights on a Tesfa Trek & see Lalibela for just $1,400USD per person for 4 nights and 5 days including local flights, hotels, entry fees, transfers, guides etc.

Mequat Mariam, perched on the edge of the Meket Escarpment

Mequat Mariam, perched on the edge of the Meket Escarpment

This short trip out of Addis enables you to see the two old capitals of Ethiopia that have shaped its history over the last eight hundred years, and in the process visit some of its most beautiful churches. In between these visits take a few days walking in stunning countryside with local communities hosting your stay.  Travel through an Ethiopia few get to see, still steeped in its ancient past. It is a country and a people with a fierce pride in their own special history and culture.
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On the walk you will also get a chance to see some of its extraordinary wildlife and birds. You will see much in 5 days, an unforgettable taste of this remarkable country.

Giyorgis Church in Lalibela,

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