Overview

The trek from Lake Ashenge to Maqdela is an outstanding and exceptional route for the adventure seeker and trekker. It takes us upto the top of Maqdala Amba, where an embattled and embittered emperor Tewodros II retreated in 1867, as his dream of unified Ethiopia crumbled under the strain of internal and external pressure, most significantly his own growing unpopularity with his subject. Maqdala was once a stronghold of military for the former King Tewodros II. The power of the Gonderine Empire was eventually weakened by the presence of the Oromo, as well as by the doctrinal disputes that had undermined the Church. Real power passed to regional warlords in what is called the Era of the Princes, the decades of civil war that ended in 1855 when Kasa Haylu defeated his rivals and became the emperor Tewodros II and he made his capital at Maqdela.

Our trek begins from Lake Ashenge and covers about 150 miles, following the same route taken by General Napier. This will enable travelers to experience and enjoy the truly varied topography and landscape, unspoiled and rarely visited areas. At Maqdela, besides its beautiful scenery, one can visit the Sebastopol Canyon, the old church and Emperor Tewodros II graveyard. It is one of the best places both for trekkers and historians.

 

Itinerary

TOUR CODE: OLET 2009

DURATION: 21 DAYS AND 20 NIGHTS

MEANS OF TRANSPORT: AIR AND SURFACE

Day 1: Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International airport. Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Time to visit the attractions around Addis Ababa. Overnight Hotel

Day 3: Fly to Mekelle; then visit rock churches of Tigrai. Overnight Hotel

Day 4: Leave Mekelle and proceed to Lake Ashenge. Overnight Camping

Day 5: After breakfast commence walking adventure. Overnight Camping

Day 6: After early breakfast; trek towards Marrawah. Overnight Camping

Day 7: Morning continue hiking on the way to Dildey. Overnight Camping

Day 8: Resume trekking to Muga passing Wondateh.  Overnight Camping

Day 9: Full day stay around Muga and have a break. Overnight Camping

Day 10: Morning keep on trekking to Santerra plain.  Overnight Camping

Day 11: Morning commence trekking to Talet Mariam. Overnight Camping

Day 12: After breakfast continue trekking to Betehor. Overnight Camping

Day 13: Today you will have break in Betehor village. Overnight Camping

Day 14: After breakfast do hiking up to Delanta Plain. Overnight Camping

Day 15: Today keep on hiking through Beshlo Gorge. Overnight Camping

Day 16: Morning head towards the Maqdela Mountain. Overnight Camping

Day 17: Spend the day walking inn Maqdela Mountain. Overnight Camping

Day 18: Hike towards to Tenta and end of the walking. Overnight Camping

Day 19: Morning meet the vehicles; then drive to Dessie.  Overnight Hotel

Day 20: Morning drive back to Addis Ababa for overnight. Overnight Hotel

Day 21: Leisure and time for shopping and evening departure back to home

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