Mystic North – Historic & Cultural Sites

History, legends, religion, scenery and wildlife abound in the north, offering visitors a home to the Queen of Sheba, Monolithic stelaes and the original Ark of the Covenant in Axum, the medieval castles and churches of Gondar, Lake Tana Island Monasteries& the Blue Nile Falls, over 140 Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela & Tigray regions and remains from an ancient civilization are just a few to mention. In each of these sacred places ancient paintings, manuscripts and sacred objects are preserved. Adding a trek on the the Simien Mountains ”the Roof of Africa”, walking on the Sulphur pools & fiery volcanic crater of the Danakil Depression and the sheer cliffs of the Tigrai Mountains pocked with rock-carved churches can be done along with the historic sites and will make your trip demanding but sensational.