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10 days
Daily Tour
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English
Explore Ethiopia’s back roads! Ethiopia is well-known for its fascinating past and old form of Christianity, but it is also celebrated for its numerous cultural sects. Visit its villages and national parks, as well as its numerous ethnic groups, such as the Mursi. You will also be able to see the traditional woven bamboo home building as well as garment weaving.
Arrive Addis Ababa; meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar
After breakfast head to Awassa – the capital of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. Awasa is a beautiful Ethiopian town located on the shores of Lake Awasa, with a pleasant climate and a variety of wildlife to see. The shores of the lake are alive with coffee plantations, fruit groves and the Bale Mountains rising in the east. The Sidama people who live here are recognized by their beautiful beehive-shaped, woven houses that are built out of bamboo and later covered in enset leaves for the rainy season. En route visit the crater lakes in the town of Debre-Zeit and also the other shallowest Rift Valley lake of Zeway to spot different type of birds. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight at Lewi Hotel & Resort
In the morning visit to the biggest open-air fish market of Awassa and drive to Arba Minch – enjoy lunch at the famous fish restaurant of Soma then drive to the small town of Chencha located on the mountain and hosts the Dorze people. These people are known for their Bamboo made houses and cotton woven colorful clothing. Continue on to Arba Minch. Arba Minch, also known as Ganta Garo, is the largest town in Southern Ethiopia. The town is well-positioned with some of the most fertile land in Ethiopia, where an abundance of fruit is able to grow. Not only this, but with sights overlooking the Rift Valley and Bridge of God, you are sure to have a memorable experience. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight at Paradise Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Jinka. En route visit the Derashe, Tsemay and Bena people. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Eco-Omo Lodge
After breakfast drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people known for the insertion of clay disc into their lower lip as a sign of female beauty. After a picnic lunch in the Park, return to Jinka for overnight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Eco-Omo Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Turmi via Keyafer. En route visit the Hammer ethnic group in their traditional village. Overnight camping at Evangadi campsite. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Turmi Lodge
After breakfast drive to Murule and Kangate where you will visit the Karo and Bume ethnic groups, lunch at Rift Valley Safari lodge, then, return to Turmi for overnight camping. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Turmi Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Arbaminch via Erbore, stop for a picnic lunch at Woito. En route visit the Konso Waga village and the Gezer Gio red soil pinnacle which resulted from erosion. Overnight in a hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Paradise Lodge
After breakfast return to Addis, where you may relax or go on a city excursion. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar
Full day sightseeing tour of the capital Addis Ababa which includes morning visit the National Museum; Trinity Cathedral and the Mercato – biggest open air market of its kind in Africa. The afternoon visit includes St. George Cathedral; Ethnological Museum and the commanding panoramic view point Mount Entoto which offers an excellent view of the city. This evening transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast