Lalibela Arrival and the Road from Gonder

Dawit arrives in Lalibela after a long drive from Gondar, navigating the final stretch through the Lasta highlands. He settles into a guesthouse on the ridge, explores the rock-hewn churches at dusk, and prepares for the approaching Enkutatash new year. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Gondar, Woldiya, Lasta Mountains, Hilltop Lodge, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Bete Giyorgis, Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam. Covered: Lalibela Arrival Logistics, Road Travel Amhara Region, Accommodation Costs, Local Dining Prices, Church Entry Fees, Enkutatash Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Woldiya02:25 Lalibela05:06 Hilltop Lodge07:29 Gondar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LalibelaTravel #EthiopiaHighlands #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #Enkutatash2026 #LastaMountains #BudgetTravelAfrica #EthiopianCoffee #InjeraAndShiro #UNESCOHeritage #ZagweDynasty #SimienFoothills #WoldiyaToLalibela #HilltopLodge #TravelTipsEthiopia #ResidencyInEthiopia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/