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Ethiopian Airlines Journeys
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Visit East Africa with DC 101
Join Elliot from "Elliot in the Morning" on DC101 and Ronnie Mervis from Mervis Diamond Importers on an Amazing East African Adventure from Ethiopian Airlines Journeys. Elliot and Ronnie will be traveling to East Africa to explore Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Spend a night in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and experience Ethiopia's incredible coffee, unique culture and ancient history with retired NBA star, Manute Bol. Fly to Lalibela and try not to get into too much trouble with Elliot as you visit centuries-old churches that were literally carved from rock in one of the holiest cities in the world. Next, move south to Tanzania and get wild on a safari among lions, leopards, elephants and more wildlife native to the world-famous Serengeti. Watch as Elliot and Ronnie broadcast live and share their African adventure to the listeners in the U.S.
Day 1 / Friday, September 4th Depart Washington Dulles International Airport 10:05am
Day 2 / Saturday, September 5th Today you begin your adventure to Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, the gateway to East Africa. Enjoy a half-day of sightseeing touring the National Museum and the Ethiopian Ethnological Museum. You will have a tour of Haile Selassie’s former palace which is now the home of the Ethnological Museum. The National Museum, known to be the best museum in Africa, where cultural and archaeological relics, including a plaster of “Lucy” the 3.2 million-year old Hominid, are displayed. Then drive out to Mt. Entoto for a breathtaking view of the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Ethiopia. Return to the city and enjoy a trip to Merkato for shopping in the outdoor market. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant for a traditional Ethiopian meal, dance performance and coffee ceremony. Hotel: De Leopol.
Day 3 / Sunday, September 6th Fly to Lalibela, described as the 9th wonder of the world, for a day of touring what is considered to be one of the holiest cities in Ethiopia. Start your exploration with the twelve majestic rock-hewn churches – Followed by a visit to the break taking Bette Giorgis church, carved in the shape of a cross set apart from the other church groupings. All guests will enjoy a traditional Ethiopian outdoor feast in the evening. Hotel: Yemereha.
Day 4 / Monday, September 7th
On the second day, travel by mule to the Ashetan Maryam Church, located in the mountains high above Lalibela. Enjoy breath taking views as you look out over Ethiopia. In evening, enjoy Ethiopian feast. Hotel: Yemereha
Day 5 / Tuesday, September 8th Depart Lalibela after breakfast for flight to Tanzania. Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha for lunch at the New Arusha Hotel. After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game-viewing drive, with the possibility of sighting the famous tree-climbing lions. Here you will experience a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Witness the large flock of flamingoes descending on Lake Manyara. Dinner at Lake Manyara Serena Hotel. Hotel: Lake Manyara Hotel or similar.
Day 6 / Wednesday, September 9th After an early breakfast, enjoy a game viewing drive departing for world-famous Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is a site of archaeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Enjoy lunch at the lodge then head back out for an afternoon safari followed by dinner. Hotel: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar.
Day 7 / Thursday, September 10th After breakfast, drive back into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning of game viewing. Drive across the dense forest and near the Soda Lake and enjoy viewing of a wide variety of bird life. Ascend to the lodge from the 2,000 foot deep crater for lunch and an afternoon live broadcast. After broadcast, head back to Mount Kilimanjaro for dinner. Hotel: Springlands Hotel Moshi
Day 8 / Friday, September 11th Enjoy breakfast at hotel then head out to discover the city. Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, discover a Masai village, and enjoy a walking tour of Moshi. Afternoon broadcast and prepare for departure back to the U.S.
Day 9 / Saturday, September 12th Arrive Washington Dulles International Airport.
For more information call 1-866-599-3797 or email info@seeyouinethiopia.com
DC 101 and Ethiopian Airlines Journeys are offering specially discounted packages to listeners to join Elliot and Ronnie on this East African Adventure.
$3,695 not only gets you an unforgettable adventure with Elliot and Ronnie, but it also includes roundtrip airfare from Washington Dulles International Airport, luxury hotel accommodations, meals, ground transportation, professional guided tours, entrance fees and so much more
Air/Flight Summary
Ethiopian Airlines currently offers the following schedule for the dates of your trip: Friday, September 4th, 2009 Departure Dulles: 10:05am. Arrival Addis Ababa: 8:00am (+ 1 day).
For returning to the U.S., the flight schedule consists of the following: Friday, September 11th, 2009: Departure Addis Ababa: 10:15pm. Arrival Dulles: 7:20am (+1 day).
Included:
All flights, luxury hotel accommodations, meals, ground transportation, professional English speaking guide, all entrance fees, all service charges and government taxes
Excluded:
Airline taxes, tips, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature.
