Explore Ethiopia photo holiday Group size 6 - 8 Price from £1900 + £80 local payment.

Early morning arrival in Addis Ababa. After lunch we start our photography_holiday with a city tour of the Capital , a great introduction to the history of this vast land which helps set the scene for our forthcoming adventure!

Day 11
On our final morning we fly back to Addis Ababa, have a treat in store if all goes to plan before leaving for the airport and your return flight.

International Flights (not included)
This holiday is based on the following flights with Ethiopian Airlines. A visa is required.

December 29th (Wed)  Dept LHR ET 701  21.00hrs / Addis Ababa 07.30hrs on 30th
January 9th 2011 (Sun) Dept Addis Ababa  ET 710 00.25hrs / LHR 07.15hrs

International Flights are not included. We have chosen to recommend flights on the National Air Carrier Ethiopia Airways. If you choose to fly with another airline, please advise as soon as possible as this may impact on the price of internal flights in Ethiopia (which are included in your holiday price). If this does happen, we reserve the right to charge any difference in the internal air fare.

Fitness and other information about our photography holidays to Ethiopia.
You need to be fit to enjoy this photography holiday.We trek in the mountains, at high altitude (up to 4000m) where paths can be steep, uneven and sometimes wet. There are sheer drops so if you suffer from vertigo, or don't like heights, you need to be aware of this. In Lalibela, visiting the rock-hewn churches involves climbing steps and scrambling through underground tunnels. Four nights are spent camping with basic facilities and no electricity. Electricity and water supplies can be eratic in hotels and guesthouses.  Ethiopia is developing it's tourism and wherever we go you will receive a very warm welcome, however you must remember that you are visiting an extremely poor country. We work with a very responsible local partner, who employs his team fairly and properly. His drivers are all professionally trained and the team are keen to learn. Come to Ethiopia with an open mind and the spirit of adventure and you will not go home disappointed.  Also, very important, we have guidelines for photography and respect the wishes of local people and communities when taking photographs.

Important - Need to know.
This holiday starts and finishes in Addis Ababa, with transfers included to/from the Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) International Airport  to meet the Ethiopian Airline flights on which this holiday is based. Other transfers available. Gail Ward and English speaking local guides accompany you throughout.We can arrange additional nights accommodation in Addis Ababa at the beginning or end of the holiday on request.

What's included

Transport: 
Guides
Local English speaking guide in each region. Cook with assistants. Porters at campsites. Shoe keepers
Transport    
All transfers and ground transportation. Air conditioned 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with trained drivers, comprehensive insurance and drivers allowance. Internal Domestic flights with Ethiopian Airlines. Does not include flights to and from Ethiopia.
Accommodation:
We stay in a variety of accommodation, depending on what is available. Sometimes  the only suitable accommodation for a location is a hotel, which will be touristy and busy as there are not many hotels in Ethiopia. We have tried to choose ones built in a traditional way or reflecting some of the Ethiopian architectures and most are privately owned. The Community sites and camp sites we stay at are quite 'raw' but their locations are amazing. Camping equipment included but bring a sleeping bag (or you can borrow one - please let us know in advance). Day use of a hotel room is included on the last day.
Meals:                     
Full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from day 2 - day 17. Non alcoholic drinks with meals and two bottles of water a day. A cook,cooking assistants, camping and cooking equipment.
Entrance and other Fees:        
As stated in the itinerary. All village and village elders' fees. Community based fees while trekking. Mule hire while trekking. Scout fees in the National Park.  All Government taxes.

What's not included
International flights to and from Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD)
Visas
Vaccinations
Sleeping Bag
Personal expenditure, drinks and tipping.
Optional activities on free days.
Meals on days 1 (depending on flight times).
Accommodation on night of 17th September and Meals on 18th September (dependant on your flight choice).

Full details and itinerary for the "Explore Ethiopia Photo Holiday" on request.