12-Day A Journey Through History, Culture & Nature

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Addis Ababa – The Heart of Ethiopia

The moment your plane touches down at Bole International Airport, Ethiopia greets you with warmth and energy. Your guide from Abiy Ethiopia Tours welcomes you, and you are whisked to your hotel to settle in.
If time allows, take a short drive to the Entoto Mountains, where the city stretches beneath you, a tapestry of hills, streets, and life. Explore the National Museum and Ethnographic Museum, meet Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and feel the weight of Ethiopia’s deep history. Step into St. George and Trinity Cathedrals, where light and shadow tell stories of faith, and wander Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, alive with colors, aromas, and energy.
Tonight, rest and let the rhythm of Ethiopia seep into your soul.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Falls & Lake Tana Monastery's

A morning flight takes you north to Bahir Dar, followed by a drive to the breathtaking Blue Nile Falls, known as the “smoke of fire,” where water cascades with power and mist shimmers in the sunlight. After a lakeside lunch featuring fresh local fish, enjoy a serene boat ride on Lake Tana to explore ancient island monasteries such as Ura Kidan Mehiret. Admire the intricate religious paintings and soak in the sacred atmosphere that has inspired devotion for centuries. If luck is on your side, spot hippos and aquatic birds along the way.

Overnight: Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation:

Blue Nile Resort Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gondar, Ancient Capital, Echoes of Imperial Ethiopia

Gondar invites you to step into Ethiopia’s regal past. After a scenic drive from Bahir Dar, enjoy lunch at Four Sisters Restaurant before exploring the city. Wander through the Royal Enclosure, where palaces of kings and queens rise behind high stone walls, and walk along Fasiladas’ Bath, filled each year during the Timkat festival, feeling centuries of celebration and devotion. Inside Debre Berhan Selassie Church, the painted ceiling of angels seems to gaze down upon you, each brushstroke alive with history. Optionally, visit the Kuskuam Complex, Empress Mentewab’s private compound, or pause at Goha Hotel for sweeping city views.
Overnight: Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Accommodation:

Goha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simien Mountain, Adventure, wildlife and scenic splendor

Travel north into the Simien Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, meet the last Felasha villagers, whose traditions persist quietly through time.
Hike through dramatic peaks and deep gorges, spotting playful Gelada baboons, and perhaps the elusive Simien fox and walia ibex. Feel the presence of Ras Dashen, Africa’s fourth-highest peak, towering above, a reminder of nature’s awe-inspiring scale.
Overnight: in Simien Mountain.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit September to December (Beautiful scenery)

High Season October to April (Lodges are busy)

Best Weather October to April

Wildlife in Simien Mountains NP

Gelada Monkey Abundant

Walia Ibex Occasional

Ethiopian Wolf Rare

Klipspringer Rare

Bushbuck Rare

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Golden Jackal Rare

Hyena Rare

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lalibela – Monolithic Marvels of Faith and History

Drive from Debark to Gondar and fly north to Lalibela, a town where every stone tells a story of faith. Explore the first and third clusters of rock-hewn churches, monolithic masterpieces carved from living rock. Wander sunlit courtyards, trace ancient walls, and admire the intricate carvings that reflect centuries of devotion. Experience the sacred atmosphere that makes Lalibela a timeless wonder of Ethiopia.

Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mezena Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Yemrehane Christos and Rock-Hewn Treasures of Ancient Faith

Visit the Yemrehane Christos cave church, an 11th-century hidden gem showcasing ancient Ethiopian architecture and sacred artistry. Later, return to explore the second cluster of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, where history, faith, and craftsmanship come alive in sunlit courtyards and intricate carvings. Experience the enduring spiritual energy that makes Lalibela a timeless center of devotion.
Over night Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Mezena Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return to Addis Ababa – Faith and Market Life

Fly from Lalibela to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, visit St. George and Trinity Cathedrals, where light and shadow tell centuries-old stories of faith. Then wander Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, vibrant with colors, aromas, and the pulse of daily life.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore the Harmony, Nature and culture

Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Chamo, where hippos surface lazily, crocodiles bask in the sun, and aquatic birds, especially majestic fish eagles, soar above the shimmering waters. Return to Arba Minch for lunch, then drive to Dorze Village, famous for its tall bamboo houses and intricate weaving traditions. Meet the locals, observe their craftsmanship, and experience a culture deeply connected to daily life.

Overnight: Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Arba Minch

• Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Journey from ArbaMinche to Turmi, Explore Konso and Arbore tribes

Drive from Arbaminche to Turmi through the Konso Highlands, stopping at villages with terraced hills and traditional oval-shaped huts. Meet the Arbore people, semi-nomadic agriculturalists, and glimpse a way of life shaped by land, heritage, and community. Arrive in Turmi, a lively town at the heart of the Omo Valley.
Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore the Hammer and Karo tribes tradition and the pulse of life

Explore the Murulle Plain and meet the Karo tribe, renowned for intricate body art that tells stories of identity and tradition. Later in the afternoon, visit a Hamer village, where rhythm, song, and ceremony come alive. Witness the remarkable bull-jumping ritual, a rite of passage for young men, and feel the pulse of tribal life.
Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Exploring omo Valley rituals or Dassanech and Banna tribes

Drive from Turmi to Omo Rate and Cross the Omo River by dugout canoe to meet the Dassanech, a semi-nomadic people whose lives revolve around the river, cattle, and seasonal farming. Known for their distinctive jewelry, body art, and traditions, the Dassanech blend survival with rich cultural expression.
Continue to the Key Afer market, where tribes gather to trade, socialize, and celebrate community. Here, witness the Banna boys performing the traditional stick dance, and admire the intricate body painting that tells stories of identity, courage, and heritage.
End the day in Jinka, reflecting on the vibrant cultures and rituals of the Omo Valley.
Overnight: Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Eco Omo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore Mursi Tribe & Farewell to Ethiopia

A final excursion takes you to Mago National Park, home to the remote Mursi tribe, known for their lip plates, scarification, and fiercely independent, untouched culture. Witness their living traditions, where body and spirit carry centuries of history. Return to Jinka for lunch, then fly to Addis Ababa for shopping, city strolls, and a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant, celebrating the music, flavors, and memories of Ethiopia. After dinners transfer to the airport for your international flight.

End of Journey.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.