Northern Ethiopia by helicopter

Lesser-known historical sites in Tigray that can only be reached by helicopter, spectacular landscapes and native wildlife.

Northern Ethiopia by helicopter

Lesser-known historical sites in Tigray that can only be reached by helicopter, spectacular landscapes and native wildlife.

Northern Ethiopia by helicopter

Exclusive highlights of Ethiopia

In just six days, visit the lesser-known historical sites in Tigray that can only be reached by helicopter, experience spectacular scenery, and follow native wildlife. A unique opportunity to travel in the best travel time (October to February) the exclusive highlights of northern Ethiopia.

Tips & tops of Northern Ethiopia by helicopter:

  • Lalibela is a town at 3,000 meters altitude where in order of the king in the 13th century eleven churches were carved from granite rocks
  • The Danakil depression is a fascinating, alien and apocalyptic landscape consisting of active volcanoes, salt pans and sulfur fields. It is the area of the nomadic Afar, a people who have survived for thousands of years in these harsh conditions
  • Gelada baboons, Ethiopian wolves and the Walia Capricorn live nowhere on earth but in the Simien Mountains,which has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco
  • Aksum is ethiopia's oldest city and famous for its stone monuments
  • The helicopter can also be used for travellers who prefer a self-fulfilling travel programme and rent in consultation for a single excursion
  • During this trip, you will always stay in small-scale unique lodges in special authentic locations

Your tailor-made trip

Daily overview

2 Morning encounter helicopter pilot in Lalibela – afternoon visit church in the Yemrehanna Kristos cave - Mountain View
3 Fly via the spectacular Tekezé River to Gheralta - visit ancient churches in the Gheralta Mountains - Korkor Lodge
4 Simien Mountain heli flees in the early morning with picnic breakfast – visit churches in the afternoon - Korkor Lodge
5 Morning in fascinating Aksum – visit church - Korkor Lodge
6 Helicopter flight to the Danakil depression full of salt pans and sulphur springs and introduction to the Afar people - last chance to explore some churches - Korkor Lodge
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