Travel with me to the Southern part of Ethiopia and experience the most astonishing Nature, History, Religion, Culture and so much more are included in this package! What's the plan? The tour begins at the capital where you will visit the most important museums, the open-air market which is one of the biggest open-air markets in Africa continent, beautifully designed cathedrals, The panoramic view of Addis Ababa known us Entoto, etc. Depart the next day to Arbaminch which is the home of Nile crocodile
About me! I am a trained travel consultant and travel manager with over 10 years of experience. I have traveled both in the destinations in my portfolio and in the source markets. Being socially responsible and environmentally friendly is of vital importance to us. We were the first Ethiopian company to receive a sustainability award, and we implement a wide range of projects that benefit local communities. What have you been doing in the past: For over 11 years, I have been crafting experiential travel for my clients. I am able to establish a destination management company with dynamic and expert staff. What you are currently up to: The long pause in the travel industry in our region helped us focus on certain tours such as community-based tourism, birdwatching, wildlife tours, trekking, and walking city tours. Now, we are fine-tuning our greatest and most responsible tourism services. What is your favorite...: Most places I have been are all wonderful. They all have distinctive features. However, If I must choose, The 8th Wonder of the World, Lalibela rock-hewn churches, the bull jumping ceremony of the Hammer tribes in Omo Valley, and the alien-like landscape of Denakil Depression are my favorites.
Details about the accommodation: Seven nights accommodation on a shared room basis as per the itinerary. Extra USD 232 per person for a single room supplement. JINkA(BCO)-Addis Ababa(ADD) Discounted domestic airfares as part of international flights with Ethiopian Airlines. Additional USD 154 per person if the international flight is with another airline. Let me know if you have any questions, we can maybe have a video call, or you can reach me in the Q&A section!
What's included?
Discounted domostic if fly with ET INT
All entrance fees
English Main and local guides
All meals(optional)
All accommodation on a shared room
Government tax associated with the trip.
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Trip Itinerary
1
Addis Ababa
Day 1-2
Our team will meet you at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa when you arrive and take you to the hotel. Visit historical sights after check In, such as the National Archaeological Museum, to see “Lucy’s” 3.6 million-year-old remains, which were found in 1974. We will visit the Addis Ababa University Ethnological Museum next; it provides a fascinating insight into Ethiopia’s numerous diverse peoples and their unique traditions. We will complete the day with a journey to the summit of Mount Entoto, which climbs to a height of 3200m or 10,500 feet and provides a panoramic view of the city, after visiting Holy Trinity Cathedral. Highlights: - National Museum - Holy Trinity Cathedral - Mount Entoto - Overnight stay at Swiss Inn Nexus hotel or similar, Addis Ababa
2
Arba Minch
Day 2-3
Early in the morning, Depart addis to Arba Minch on the way to visit Tiya stelae and Adadi mariam rock-hen church (11km from the main road). Tiya Megalithic site is located 80 km south of the capital, Addis Ababa in the small town of Tiya. It is a World Heritage Site registered by UNESCO in 1980. It is very accessible to any visitor destined for or passing by it, as it is a few hundred meters off the road from the main paved road of Addis Ababa – Butajira. The Core conservation zone is properly fenced with wooden post and wire mesh enclosing and demarcating the entire archaeological and megalithic /monolithic monumental of the stelae. Highlights: - Tiya stelae - Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church - Overnight stay at Haile Resort or similar hotel, Arba Minch
3
Arba Minch
Day 3-4
After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo boat trip(3hr) – and visit Dorze village. You will take a short boat ride on Lake Chamo after breakfast. Lake Chamo is famous for its big Nile crocodile and hippo population, which draws a lot of tourists. A boat ride on Lake Chamo is ideal for viewing and watching the aquatic birds and wild mammals. After lunch drive to Dorze village. The Gamo Highlands in southern Ethiopia is home to the Dorze people. Their huts are renowned for having a shape like both an elephant’s face and a beehive. Three huts make up the typical Dorze family compound: the main hut in the middle, and two smaller cottages on either side.Dorze houses are made entirely of natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and inset leaves. A garden surrounds the huts, where coffee and cotton are farmed. There are also many inset or false banana plants. Highlights: - Lake Chamo - Dorze village - Overnight stay at Haile Resort or similar hotel, Arba minch.
4
Turmi
Day 4-5
After breakfast, drive to Konso, visit the honey bin on the way, and Konso village. The Konso dwells in a remote location in the basalt hills of the Lower Omo Valley in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations province. The terrain is characterized by steep rocky hills. A stone wall that serves as a defensive barrier can be built around a Konso settlement. Their settlement is built on a mountaintop and is divided into communities, each with its own main hut. In 2011, the Konso Cultural Landscape was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Demeka is the lower Omo Valley market town(Saturday) mainly for the Hamer,Benna tribes. Finally, proceed to Turmi for the night. Highlights: - Konso Village - Demeka market - Overnight at Buska Lodge or similar hotel, Turmi
5
Omorate
Day 5-6
After breakfast, depart around 8:30 am on a 72 km (1 hour) drive to Omo Rate town to genuinely experience the culture and way of life of the Dassanech tribe. It is the last town near the Kenyan border, you will go to the immigration post before heading to the Dassanech village. You will cross the Omo River by a dugout canoe and walk for about 10 minutes to get to the village. Return to Turmi for lunch, after lunch, you may attend a tribal market on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Or visit Hamer village. You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony (if any matrimony ceremony is available). Highlights: - Dassanech village - Hamer village - Overnight Buska Lodge or a similar hotel, Turmi.
6
Jinka
Day 6-7
After breakfast, Drive 65 km (1 hour) west to visit the Kara (Karo) people who live by the Omo River and experience their culture and lifestyle. The Karo (Kara) tribe is the smallest ethnic group in Omo Valley. They are famous for elaborate body and face paintings. You can get your face or body painted like the Karo way of beautification. Continue to drive through a Key-Afar market town to the Ari,Tesemay and Benna tribes finalize by visiting Ari Village. Highlights: - Karo Village - Tsemay tribe - Key Afer market(if market day ). - Overnight Eco Omo lodge or similar hotels, Jinka
7
Jinka
Day 7-8
In the morning, you will drive 55 kilometers one way to Mursi village to meet them.The Mursi tribe lives in an inaccessible location between the MAGO and Omo rivers. The Mursi are well-known in the outside world for their body paintings and lip plates. The lip plate represents feminine social adulthood. Mud lip plates are customarily worn by brides and child-bearing women,returning to Jinka. Highlights: - Mursi village - Ari Village - Overnight Eco Omo lodge or similar hotels, Jinka
8
Addis Ababa
Day 8
After breakfast, drive to the airport to transfer you to Addis and shop around Addis before departure.The Ari are the most ‘modern’ of the region’s ethnic groups. They dress no differently than city dwellers these days, but life in Ari villages remains interesting. In almost all villages you’ll meet potters, blacksmiths, and women grinding grain to make the Ari version of injera, which uses maize or sorghum instead of tef and has dagussa (‘finger millet’) mixed into it. If you’re lucky someone may invite you to try bunaketele, a delicious drink made from coffee leaves, chilies, and several spices including lemongrass.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Bed & Breakfast
8 days trip
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch & 6 more
Transportation
Car, Plane
What's excluded?
International flights;
Alcoholic Expenses
Tips for Service Providers
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