Friday 17th October 2025

Selam! Welcome to Ethiopia! Exit international departures at Bole International airport and transfer to the domestic terminal. You will be met by your host who will transfer you to the Simien Mountains for the next 3 nights. Catch the 10:50 am flight to Gondar, relax, sit back and enjoy. We will be met by our private transportation to transfer us to the lodge in Simien Mountains - the journey is approximately 2.5 hours. Guests will have the chance to settle into their rooms and freshen up before a late lunch is served. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying some free time and exploring the grounds of the lodge, marvelling at the panoramic views of the Simien Mountains. Join us for sundowners and our first circle time to introduce ourselves before Zami family dinner. Catch an early night for tomorrow's first full day of activities.

Saturday 18th October 2025

Start your day with a delicious breakfast spread at 9:00am. Take a walk to the Limalimo viewpoint – Princess Stop (approx. 90 mins): heading downhill from the lodge first to an outcrop with close to 360 degree views onto the Simiens and lowlands, then through the forest to Princess Stop where Queen Elizabeth II apparently visited just before becoming Queen. From here there is a seasonal waterfall which flows down to Limalimo village. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the terrace before we regroup for an afternoon workshop of communal dream-sharing hosted by Zami collective. Zami is a Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers. The workshop will explore how we can activate our dreams through group exercises and breakout sessions. Enjoy some downtime time in the afternoon with tea, coffee and treats before we close Join us for sundowners and watch the sunset behind the Simien Mountains. Zami family dinner will be served.

Sunday 19th October 2025

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at 8:30am. Today we embark on a group guided hike to Ras Amba in the Simien Mountains national park! This is a stunning, challenging hike along the escarpment edge heading east where you trek from ridge to ridge with spectacular views along the way and often in the company of Gelada monkeys. Ras Amba is approx. 3300m, and the round trip is approximately 5 hours. The Simien Mountains are home to the largest population of the Gelada monkey, the Walia Ibex (a horned mountain goat) and the Ethiopian wolf - all endemic to Ethiopia - as well as rich birdlife, with over 180 species of bird found within the national park. Enjoy a mountain-side picnic lunch before hiking back to the lodge where you can freshen up and take some deep rest by the fireplace for the evening. Regroup for Zami family dinner!

Monday 20th October 2025

Enjoy an Ethiopian brunch spread and get ready to depart the lodge by 12 midday! Head to Gondar airport to catch the 16:25 flight to Addis Ababa where you will be met by the Hyatt Regency's hotel transportation at Bole International airport and transferred to our hotel for the next 3 nights. Guests will have the chance to settle into their rooms and freshen up. Join us for sundowners at the Cascada before Zami family dinner.

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Start your day with a delicious breakfast spread filled with fruits, juices, teas and nourishments. We will head out for a day of activities in the city including art, culture and nature, visiting Zoma Museum and Sabahar textiles workshop. You will have some free time to relax or the chance to buy some lunch. It's time to sample some Ethiopian buna! Join us for our first Ethiopian coffee ceremony in Addis Ababa. Return to the hotel to freshen up before regrouping for sundowners on the rooftop at sunset and for Zami family dinner. Get ready for an evening of Ethiopian Jazz! We're headed to Fendika cultural centre, one of the city's magical Azmari Bets (traditional folk music house) and home to Ethiocolour!

Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Start your day with morning yoga flow with yoga instructor, Deborah Lundstrom. Join us for post-yoga breakfast before heading out for a city tour, to visit Addis Ababa's Unity Park. Sample Ethiopian Beyaynetu, a selection of vegan delights served on Injera family style. After lunch, we'll tour the city's rich tapestry of artists and creatives before sampling some of Ethiopia's finest coffee. Close the day with a sunset walk through Friendship Park and watch the evening light show. Head back to the hotel where you can unwind, relax and freshen up for Zami family dinner, followed by an evening of traditional Ethiopian music and dancing. Catch an early night's rest as tomorrow you will be departing Ethiopia.

Thursday 23rd October 2025

Enjoy an Ethiopian breakfast spread and get ready to check out of the Hyatt Regency by midday. Guests will be transferred to Bole International Airport for onward flights back to your respective home countries. Thank you so much for sharing your love and presence with Zami Collective, you have left a collective dreamprint in the rolling mountains of Ethiopia.