Three days trekking in tigray mountain

Tigray churches are in remote places, short treks are required to reach them. Until recently there were no organised overnight treks; luckily, for adventurous travellers, this has changed. Guests are guided through the mountains by specially trained guides

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Mekele to Gheralta

Stop At: Gheralta Rock, Hawzen Mekele, Mek'ele Ethiopia
Drive from Mekele about 100km towards the massive Gheralta mountains to drop you in the beginning of the trekking site after breakfast in the bottom of the mountain continue trekking 1:30 to reach the old church on the sky called Youhans Maqudi after visit this church continue trekking about 3 -4 hours to reach the colorfully decorated church which is dated back to 7thc, AD called Abune Abraham and continue down to the base camp about 2 hour.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at: camping in the village under the big tree.

Day 2: Gheralta - Korkor

Stop At: Gheralta Rock, Hawzen Mekele, Mek'ele Ethiopia
After breakfast by our professional cook continue trekking admiring the wonderful view, wildlife, and traditional Tigray house to reach Mariam papasite. After visiting that church continue trekking to the base camp for about 4 hours. Accommodation at: camping in a village called Korkor.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Gheralta - Mekele or Axum

Stop At: Gheralta Rock, Hawzen Mekele, Mek'ele Ethiopia
After early breakfast start trekking to the highest point of the Gherealta which is 2700 above sea level to sea view towards the 4 corners of the remarkable Gherealta mountains & after lunch in the top the mountain continue trekking to visit the church of Mariam Korkor & Daniel Korkor, after visiting those churches we will continue one hour walking to Hawzien. Finally, drive back to Mekelle. (Option Drive to Axum)
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.