Lalibela Safari

Lalibela Safari
Lalibela Safari
Lalibela Safari
Lalibela Safari
Lalibela Safari
Lalibela Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 2 Days / 1 Nights
  • Lodging; Hotel
  • Group Size; Minimum 1
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Lalibela

  • Depart on an early morning flight to Lalibela (07:00), the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites.
  • After arrival, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael and Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women).
  • After lunch, visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos.
  • Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honour of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George.
  • Overnight in Lalibela at Mountain View Hotel/Lal Hotel/Alief Paradise Hotel.


Day 2: Safari Ends

  • In the morning, visit any remaining churches of Lalibela not seen the previous day and proceed to the airport for the return flight back to Addis Ababa (12:15).
Rates From

From US$ 142.00 pp sharing

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • Rates are based on four people per safari
  • Domestic flights: From US$ 359.00 per person
  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Domestic airfare as listed above (quoted separately below)
  • Private ground transportation (including all airport transfers), inclusive of fuel and insurance
  • Hotel accommodation as listed above (or similar quality, based on availability), double or twin share including breakfast
  • Entrance fees to all locations including local guide service
  • All applicable taxes
Rates Exclude
  • Accommodation and activities in Addis Ababa (quoted separately)
  • Lunch, dinner and beverages, including all alcoholic beverages
  • Camera and/or photo fees
  • Tips for driver, guides, etc (at your discretion)
  • Items of a personal nature
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