Addis Ababa – Gondar – Lalibela
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Best For: Festival lovers, photographers, spiritual travellers
Timkat is Ethiopia’s most spectacular religious festival, celebrating the baptism of Jesus Christ. Held every January, it features colourful processions, all-night vigils, and joyful celebrations around sacred pools. This tour brings you to Gondar, home to the country’s most famous Timkat celebration at the Fasilides Bath.
Trip Highlights
- Colourful Timkat eve procession of the Tabot (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant)
- Joyful blessing of the water at Fasilides Bath in Gondar
- Traditional music, dancing, and white ceremonial robes
- Combine the festival with a visit to Lalibela's ancient churches
