Three days trekking in tigray mountain

Mek'ele, Ethiopia
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Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Tigray churches are in remote places, short treks are required to reach them. Until recently there were no organised overnight treks; luckily, for adventurous travellers, this has changed. Guests are guided through the mountains by specially trained guides

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Camping Equipments
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Services which are not mentioned on the above section

What to expect

Day 1: Drive from Mekele to Gheralta
  1. Gheralta Tours
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Drive from Mekele about 100km towards the massive Gheralta mountains to drop you in the beginning of the trekking site after breakfast in the bottom of the mountain continue trekking 1:30 to reach the old church on the sky called Youhans Maqudi after visit this church continue trekking about 3 -4 hours to reach the colorfully decorated church which is dated back to 7thc, AD called Abune Abraham and continue down to the base camp about 2 hour.
Day 2: Gheralta - Korkor
  1. Gheralta Tours
    6h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast by our professional cook continue trekking admiring the wonderful view, wildlife, and traditional Tigray house to reach Mariam papasite. After visiting that church continue trekking to the base camp for about 4 hours. Accommodation at: camping in a village called Korkor.
Day 3: Gheralta - Mekele or Axum
  1. Gheralta Tours
    6h · Admission ticket included
    After early breakfast start trekking to the highest point of the Gherealta which is 2700 above sea level to sea view towards the 4 corners of the remarkable Gherealta mountains & after lunch in the top the mountain continue trekking to visit the church of Mariam Korkor & Daniel Korkor, after visiting those churches we will continue one hour walking to Hawzien. Finally, drive back to Mekelle. (Option Drive to Axum)

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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