Ethiopia · 5-DAY EXPERIENCES

15 Five-Day Trips in Ethiopia Worth the Drive

18 tours  ·  from $472 a head

The 15 five-day trips below are the ones worth your limited days, each with a price, a duration and the one thing to know before you commit.

5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil - Day 1: Lalibela’s churches carved from living rock
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5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours - Day 2: Dallol’s strange colors and Erta Ale after dark
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Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

2.Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $950

Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour pairing Danakil’s volcanoes and salt lakes with Lalibela’s remarkable rock-hewn churches.

“The team was so knowledgeable & about tours far exceeded our expectations. Aman was responsive and took care of everything. He kept in close contact and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Our guide Solomon made the trip so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone interesting in any tours to Ethiopia.”

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5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil - Day 2: Axum’s ancient ruins and the road to Hawzen
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5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

4.5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $1,000

Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour covering Lalibela, Axum, Gheralta, Erta Ale, Dallol, flights, camping, and practical value.

“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”

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5 Days Omo Valley Tours - Key points before you book
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5 Days Omo Valley Tours

5.5 Days Omo Valley Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $750

Review of a five-day Omo Valley tour from Addis Ababa, covering Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Karo, Dassanech, Ari, and Mursi communities.

“Truly enjoyed my trip to Omo Valley. Abey the local guide was very helpful and informative, went the extra mile to make sure we get the best experience. We were lucky to be able to attend the bull jumping ceremony in Turmi. Thank you for the memorable trip!”

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5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour - Day two: the long road from Lalibela to Mekele
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5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

6.5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $900

Review of Ethiopia’s 5-day Lalibela and Danakil tour, with flights, Erta Ale, Dallol, salt caravans, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“The ETT agency in Addis Ababa is a fantastic agency. We had all the support we needed to make our trip. The guides are good-humored and fun. We had an excellent experience in Dallol, and in all the destinations we went to around the country. I really recommend it”

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5 Day Private tour to the Omo Valley Tribes and Adventure Tour - Day 1: Dorze huts above Arba Minch
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5 Day Private tour to the Omo Valley Tribes and Adventure Tour

7.5 Day Private tour to the Omo Valley Tribes and Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,290

Review of Jebena Tours’ five-day private Omo Valley trip, with tribal villages, Lake Chamo wildlife, Mago National Park, and practical booking advice.

“This is without a doubt one of the most incredible experiences we have ever had in our lives. Mohammed is an amazing guide and this tour would certainly not be the same without him. We visited several tribes and places in the Omo Valley reRead more”

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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK - Day 2: The long road east toward Harar
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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder - Addis Ababa: Lucy, coffee, and a quick introduction
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Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

5 days Omo valley - Day 2: Lake Chamo, Konso, and the market calendar
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5 days Omo valley

10.5 days Omo valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $830

Review of a five-day Omo Valley tour from Addis Ababa, including Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Karo, Dassenech villages and local markets.

“Overall, GishAbay Ethiopia Tours is an outstanding tour company that truly goes the extra mile to ensure their clients have an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to embark on a memorable journey through the beautiful country of Ethiopia. Thank you, GishAbay Ethiopia Tours, for an amazing adventure!”

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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - Day 2: The long transfer through Shire
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

11.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471Best value

Explore Axum’s ancient monuments and trek three days through Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains with a private guide and small group.

“Arre is a fantastic tour guide. He knows perfectly the places he takes you to visit, he is always kind, he offers you the best accommodations in terms of quality and price, every aspect of the tour is organized down to the smallest detail. We visiteRead more”

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5 Days Omo Valley Tribal Tours - Day 2: Konso’s stone markers and the road to Turmi
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5 Days Omo Valley Tribal Tours

12.5 Days Omo Valley Tribal Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,100

Review of a five-day Omo Valley tour from Addis Ababa, covering Dorze, Konso, Hamar, Karo, Mursi, Mago Park, and flight logistics.

“This tour was exceptionally well-organized, and we had an unforgettable experience thanks to our guide, Ashu and our driver Biruk. It's hard to encapsulate the magic of a 9-day adventure in just a few paragraphs, but if you’re a photographer Read more”

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5 Days North Ethiopia Tours - Day 1: Lake Tana’s monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls
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5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

13.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,320

Explore Ethiopia in five days, from Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar to Gondar and the Simien Mountains, with private guiding and domestic flights.

“Amazing tour guy. I highly recommend if you come to Ethiopia you use. Eshetu as your tour guide is very friendly, treated us like family we had an amazing time. He’s really good with the history and explaining the culture and faith of Ethiopia .Also was great with our children:)-)”

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Omo Valley 5 Days - Day 3: Key Afar, Jinka, and a small museum
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Omo Valley 5 Days

14.Omo Valley 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $1,153

Review the five-day Omo Valley tour from Addis Ababa, covering tribal villages, Mago National Park, Lake Chamo, costs, and practical tips.

“I booked with Zewditu both Danakil Depression tour (which was fine) and the Omo Valley tour (which ended up being a rip-off and a chaotic organisation).”

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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture - Day 2: Gondar’s castles, pools, and painted ceilings
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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

15.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,199

Explore Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela in five days with private transport, guides, hotels, and cultural meals.

“My daughter and I had an outstanding experience due to the fantastic organisation of our customized 8-day trip including Lake Tana, road trip Bahir Dar to Gondar, Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Harar and Addis Ababa). We met so many lRead more”

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