About this safari
The Great Ethiopian Run — the world's largest road race with 45,000 runners through the streets of Addis Ababa — combined with a visit to the extraordinary rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia's most iconic ancient site. Seven nights of culture, history, running and celebration.
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Hotel, Addis AbabaMorning flight to Lalibela. Afternoon excursion to the famous rock-hewn churches — carved from solid rock in the 12th century and still active places of worship.
Lalibela LodgeExcursion to Asheton Mariam Church on the mountainside above Lalibela, then more time with the remaining churches in town.
Lalibela LodgeTraining run in Lalibela. Then fly back to Addis Ababa.
Hotel, Addis AbabaVisit Kechene Pottery workshop run by women. Afternoon at Sabahar weaver studio. Evening: traditional Ethiopian dinner with international participants.
Hotel, Addis AbabaNational Museum and Ethnographic Museum. Lunch at Taitu Hotel — Ethiopia's oldest (1898). Pasta party at Hilton with international participants.
Hotel, Addis AbabaParticipate in the Great Ethiopian Run 10km with 45,000 runners. Post-race lunch with international participants.
Hotel, Addis AbabaTransfer to Bole International Airport for your flight home.
Included
- 7 nights hotel accommodation (B&B, twin sharing)
- Domestic return flights to Lalibela
- Airport transfers
- Race entry fee
- All excursions as listed
- Lunch at Taitu Hotel including transport
- Traditional dinner Friday including transport
- Pasta party Saturday including transport
- Post-race lunch Sunday
Not included
- International flights & Ethiopia visa
- Meals other than those listed
- Travel insurance
- Add US$250 if not flying Ethiopian Airlines
