Ethiopia · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 11 Two-Day Trips in Ethiopia That Earn Their Price

11 tours  ·  from $191

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 two-day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia - Lucy, stained glass, and the story of Addis Ababa
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2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

1.2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $191Our pick

Spend two private days exploring Addis Ababa with air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and pickup from Lego Star Hotel Meskel Flower. See Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mercato, Entoto Mountain, Debre Libanos Monastery, and the Portuguese Bridge. Guide Teka is named in guest feedback as a friendly, capable host.

“The organization of the trip was excellent. I was met on the first day by Teka, who then drove us to Debre Libanos. We had a nice atmosphere on board and had several stopovers (including buying fruits from the local market, lunch with local Read more”

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2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park - The long road from Addis Ababa to Awash
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2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

2.2 Days Wildlife Safari to Awash National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $358

You leave Addis Ababa at 8:30 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle for an overnight safari in Awash National Park. Expect two short game drives, Awash River Falls, an overnight stay at Genet Hotel, all meals, and a stop at Sodere hot springs. The small group is limited to 10 people, with a local guide and scout when needed.

“The Awash National Park has been closed for two years for security concerns (or so the guide said), so the first drive was cancelled. The advertisement is a lie.”

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2 Days 1 night tour to Lalibela Rock-hewn churches - Lunch, check-in, and a needed pause
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2 Days 1 night tour to Lalibela Rock-hewn churches

3.2 Days 1 night tour to Lalibela Rock-hewn churches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $387

This private two-day Lalibela tour begins at the airport with local guide-driver Muluye Tsegaw. You’ll visit all 11 famous rock-hewn churches, learn about the Zagwe dynasty and Ethiopian Orthodox faith, and, if schedules allow, attend an early church service. Breakfast, dinner, admission, and airport pickup are included, but domestic flights and tips are extra.

“Muluye is very knowledgeable about the details of the Lalibela rock hewn church complex, and I had a great time with him exploring the churches. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lalibela.”

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Two Days Tigray Churches Trip - Booking advice for a smoother two days
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Two Days Tigray Churches Trip

4.Two Days Tigray Churches Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $410

Spend two days exploring Tigray’s rock churches with a private air-conditioned vehicle, local guides, and one night in Hawzien. Visit Debre Damo and the Adwa area, then climb to Abuna Yemata Guh, Maryam Korkor, and Daniel Korkor. The final churches require steady footing, narrow ledges, and a moderate level of fitness.

“Ho fatto questo tour con un amica,pensavo che potessero essere una bella esperienza ed invece ha superato di tantissimo le mie aspettative! Un posto fantastico che consiglio a tutti! Con ETT ho fatto due tour e ci siamo trovate benissimo! Consiglio a tutti di vivere questa bella esperienza e di farla con professionalità!”

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2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

5.2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $315

Travel 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa with an English-speaking guide and professional driver to explore Awash National Park. You will spend one night near the park, seek out oryx, kudu, baboons, gazelles, and warthogs, visit the Awash Gorge and Filwoha hot springs, then return to the capital. Yihun and Sisay are among the team members associated with the tour.

“If you’re thinking of traveling to Ethiopia, do it with them. They are exceptional professionals and even better people. Thanks to Yihun and Sisay, we didn’t just discover a country — we discovered its heart.”

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Tigray: Gheralta Mountains 2-Day Tour - Abune Yemata Guh and the reward of the climb
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Tigray: Gheralta Mountains 2-Day Tour

6.Gheralta Mountains 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $300

Spend two days in Tigray with an English-speaking guide, private 4WD transport, and one hotel night with breakfast. Visit Abune Yemata Guh and Debre Mariam Korkor, hike through the Gheralta Mountains, and meet local communities. Guides such as Yosef and driver Awet have led recent departures.

“with in 2 days I have had lots of experience. hiking, visiting stunning landscape with old rock hewn church. plus we visited local community.”

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Lalibela One Night/two Days - Arrival from Addis Ababa and the 23-Kilometer Transfer
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Lalibela One Night/two Days

7.Lalibela One Night/two Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $384

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela for two focused days among Ethiopia’s famous rock-hewn churches. Your small group, capped at four, receives airport transfers, a local guide, admission, breakfast, and Ethiopian Airlines flights. You’ll visit the Northern and Western church groups, then attend an early religious ceremony before flying back.

“Tourism hasn’t recovered in Lalibela since COVID and that is a shame because it is an incredible place to visit. Everyone was kind and welcoming and we never felt unsafe. We were picked up from the Lalibela airport by Mike and a driver, and Read more”

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Lalibela One Night/two Days - Arrival from Addis Ababa and the 23-Kilometer Transfer
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Lalibela One Night/two Days

8.Lalibela One Night/two Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $389

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela for a compact two-day visit to Ethiopia’s UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches. A local guide such as Mareg leads the church visits, while flights, transfers, entrance fees, breakfast, and one night of lodging are included. The small group limit of four keeps the schedule personal, but the pace is brisk.

“This trip is so amazing! The tourist guide in Lalibela is a local, know the churches well.He gave us very good guide and organised the trip well. The stuffs in Addis are very helpful.Highly recommended！”

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2 Day Lalibela Tours - Day one: the northwestern church group
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2 Day Lalibela Tours

9.2 Day Lalibela Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $300

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, where a local guide leads you through medieval churches cut from red volcanic rock. See Bet Giyorgis, hidden crypts, Asheton Maryam Monastery, and the Hudad Lodge hike. Accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and airport transfers are included, but the domestic flight is extra.

“The very best company to get to know Ethiopia beautiful cultural regions. They are professional and have a good price. Don’t miss it….”

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2 Days Harar Tours - Walking Harar’s old quarter and five gates
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2 Days Harar Tours

10.2 Days Harar Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $300

This two-day Harar tour starts with airport pickup in Dire Dawa and includes a hotel stay, old-city walk, museums, colorful Harari homes, hyena feeding, Babile Camel Market, and the Valley of Marvels. Guides such as Alex, Mickey, and Tilahun have led past departures. Flights from Addis Ababa cost extra.

“Danakil Depression Tours which helped us get to Harar from Dire Dawa, hosted us at Rewda GH and also provided the guide. Very satisfied with all the services.”

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2 Days Tours To Harar Hyena Feeding & Walled City Tours - Key points to know before booking
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2 Days Tours To Harar Hyena Feeding & Walled City Tours

11.2 Days Tours To Harar Hyena Feeding & Walled City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Travel from Dire Dawa to Harar with a private guide, explore the old walled city, visit the Rimbaud house and Harari Museum, then watch the famous hyena feeding show. Your package includes hotel pickup, one night at Wonderland Hotel Harar, breakfast, and transport between Dire Dawa and Harar. The tour begins at 7:00 am.

“This was the best experience I ever had on a trip to see hyena walking playing and feeding next to you, my favourite part of the trip was hand feeding the hyena and I got a bonus when the tour guide took me to a location where you can hand feed the falcons and I never exRead more”

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