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Ethiopia - One of the largest and most diverse countries in Africa, Ethiopia boasts a wide range of historic and natural attractions unique in the continent. Adventuresome and sophisticated travelers will delight in exploring ancient ruins and ruggedly beautiful scenery. The only African country never colonized, Ethiopia was ruled for 3,000 years by emperors said to be descendents of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, making it one of the oldest nations in the world. Located on the high plateau of the “Horn of Africa,” Ethiopia’s terrain encompasses lush forests, savannas, stark volcanic deserts, and amazing highlands that range from 5,000-foot mountains to 4,000-foot-deep gorges. A string of Great Rift Valley lakes includes Tana and Tiss Issat Falls, the source of the Blue Nile. The “Historic Route” enchants travelers with island monasteries of Bahar Dar, imperial castles in Gondar, and 1,000-year-old rock-cut churches in Lalibela. The holy city of Axum claims to be the final resting place for the Ark of the Covenent. Travelers view ancient ruins of kings, a palace of the Queen of Sheba, and the crowns of the emperors. The capital city, Addis Ababa, tempts shoppers with the largest open marketplace in Africa.

Big Five Tours & Expeditions is a premier luxury tour company offering individualized vacations and is renowned for customized, luxury soft adventure travel to more than 44 destinations worldwide. We can customize your travel package anywhere from 3 days to 22 days and more, whatever suits your needs.

Possible Itinerary Highlights include:

- Travel the Historic Route to Gondar’s castles, Lalibela’s famous rock-hewn churches & the Queen of Sheba’s palace in Axum.

- Explore the dramatic nature of the Blue Nile & Tiss Issat Falls, and the Simien mountain range at the ‘Roof of Africa’.

- Easy extensions to visit Eastern Ethiopia & Rift Valley lakes, or the desert Hyena Men & fascinating old walled city of Harar.

On average, your 7 – 12 day Big Five land package vacation will cost between $3000 and $5000 USD per person based on two people sharing one room and staying in ‘moderate’ en-suite properties, including meals and entrances. The final rate for your individual vacation package will be determined by the number of days you travel, how you travel between overnight stops (flights, train, car, coach, overland truck etc,) the level of your accommodations (4 star, 5 star etc,) the number of participants on your tour and how many special activities such as scuba diving, white water rafting etc are included. International airfare is priced separately and can be added to your package if you wish.

Please contact Special Group Tours (Toll Free) on 1 866 725 5250 or kate@specialgrouptours.com to book your World Ventures vacation package; check availability and get tax-inclusive rates from most US cities. Full hotel brochures, complete with photos, are also available via Special Group Tours.