Day 1 : Europe - Addis Abeba
Flight to Addis Abeba. Diner and night in the plane.

Day 2
Arrival at the airport in the morning. Welcome by our guide and transfer for a half day city-tour. This morning, we will have a large view of the different cultures in Ethiopia thanks to the visit of Addis Abeba Archeological Museum. Then we go to the Mount Entoto which peaks at 3200 meters. It is here, on one of these hills that we will come back few days later on horseback, to enjoy again this beautiful landscape. Our guide drops us off at the hotel after visiting the city. The afternoon is free. Meals are non included. Night at the hotel in Addis Abeba.

Day 3
This morning, we join the equestrian centre with our guide (about 30 minutes from Addis Abeba). After preparing our horses, we begin our first day ride through the Ethiopian highlands. After the picnic, we arrive in the Menagesha Suba forest, situated in the mountains. Tonight, we stay for our first night in the Parc, a pleasant place surrounded by fauna and flora. Night in a refuge, in room or in dormitory.

Day 4
We ride through the forest where live lots of endemic species like the Menelik Bushbuck, the yellow bellied parrot, the forest pig and the leopard. We take the picnic on the way before arriving to the camp in the end of afternoon. Second night at the refuge.

Day 5
This morning, we ride through the highlands, following the direction of the Sélassié church. We discover for the first time the Shoa highlands, who has always been the main area for Ethiopian horse and livestock breeding. We will see them on the market during the day 7. Night at a camp near to a traditional village.

Day 6
During this day, we cross on these fertile lands through narrow streams, meeting lots of herds, away from all Ethiopian stereotypes. On the way, we enjoy the magnificent view on these plains dotted with little villages and churches. We ride on green highlands which allow us to maintain a good pace all day long, with lots of gallops. Second night at the camp.

Day 7
This morning, we go again across the highland to join the typical local market of Kottu. Every Saturday, farmers of all Ethiopia arrive at Kottu to make the market alive. On this market, we can buy horses, donkeys, mules or local products like Punt incence or sandals. Here, we can taste local drinks too: the Tej, or Hydromel. Third night at the camp.

Day 8
We start our last day on horseback through the plains, following the direction of the Solulta stables. On the way, we ride on the Entoto foothills with eucalyptus forests. We arrive in the afternoon, after some last gallops. It is time for our last diner together before our transfer to the airport.
Night in the plane.

Day 9 : Arrival in Europe
Arrival in Europe in the morning.