Physical Requirements
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Moderately Strenuous
Pacing
- 5 locations in 16 days
- 3 internal flights
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 3-6 hours of physical activities each day at very high altitudes; some hikes will be challenging, with frequent uneven steps, so travelers are advised to bring walking sticks
- Not appropriate for travelers in need of CPAP machines
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Altitude
- All days are at altitudes between 6,000-11,000 feet
- Altitude medication will not be available for purchase in Addis Ababa; travelers are advised to bring any needed altitude medication from home
Climate
- The weather varies greatly in Ethiopia and is dependent on elevation. When traveling from one area to another, temperatures can shift from 60°F to 95°F in a matter of hours. Due to its high altitude, temperatures in Addis Ababa and other northern Ethiopian cities are cool throughout the year, even during the hottest months (March-May) when daytime temperatures rarely exceed the mid 70s°F. Temperatures drop quickly once the sun goes down and morning frost is common.
Terrain & Transportation
- Travel over very bumpy, dusty terrain during overland transfers
- Travel by 18-passenger coach, donkey, bajaj (similar to tuk-tuks), and boat
Accommodations & Facilities
- We spend 15 nights in hotels and lodges, all of which feature private baths