14-Day Ultimate Ethiopia & Kenya Discovery in One Go

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

Addis Ababa – Hawassa | Great Rift Valley & Lake Hawassa Tour

Addis Ababa – Hawassa | Great Rift Valley & Lake Hawassa Tour

You'll travel south through Ethiopia's spectacular Great Rift Valley, passing scenic lakes, volcanic landscapes, and traditional villages before arriving in Hawassa, one of Ethiopia's most beautiful lakeside cities. You will visit the vibrant Lake Hawassa Fish Market, where local fishermen bring in their daily catch, and fish eagles soar overhead. You'll explore Amora Gedel Park, home to Colobus Guereza monkeys, Vervet monkeys, Spotted Hyenas, and abundant birdlife including kingfishers, pelicans, cormorants, and herons. You will enjoy relaxing lakeside views at Lewi Resort, surrounded by lush gardens.

Your overnight stay will be at Lewi Resort, Hawassa.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Lewi Resort Hawassa

• Mid-range resort in Awasa (City, Ethiopia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch | Ethiopian Cultural Tour

Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch | Ethiopian Cultural Tour

After breakfast, you will drive to the Dorze Highlands, famous for its remarkable beehive-shaped bamboo houses, colorful weaving traditions, and breathtaking mountain scenery. You'll meet the welcoming Dorze people, experience traditional Ethiopian culture, and learn about local weaving and Enset (false banana) cultivation. You continue to Arba Minch, meaning "Forty Springs," beautifully situated between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo, with spectacular panoramic viewpoints. You'll enjoy the lush landscapes of southern Ethiopia before checking in.

Your overnight stay will be at Mora Heights Hotel, Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel in Arba Minch (City, Ethiopia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arba Minch – Turmi | Omo Valley people, Culture and Lifestyle Experience

Arba Minch – Turmi | Omo Valley Tribal Experience

You'll drive deep into the legendary Omo Valley, one of Africa's most fascinating cultural regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you will meet the Bena people, known for their colorful attire and traditional lifestyle. You arrive in Turmi, home to the renowned Hamer people, known for elaborate hairstyles, beadwork, body decoration, and ancient customs. After lunch at Buska Lodge, you will visit a Hamer village to experience authentic tribal life, traditional homes, and unique cultural practices.

Your overnight stay will be at Buska Lodge, Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Turmi – Karo – Key Afer – Mursi – Jinka | South Omo Cultural Discovery

Turmi – Karo – Key Afer – Mursi – Jinka | South Omo Cultural Discovery

You will visit the Karo tribe along the banks of the Omo River, internationally celebrated for their extraordinary body painting, ceremonial decorations, and stunning river landscapes. You will continue to the colorful Key Afer Tribal Market, where several ethnic groups gather to trade livestock, food, and handmade crafts (market days only). You'll visit the iconic Mursi tribe, famous for the women's traditional lip plates and rich cultural heritage. You'll arrive in Jinka, the gateway to the South Omo tribes and an important cultural center.

Your overnight stay will be at Nassa Hotel, Jinka.

Main Destination:

Mago National Park (Ethiopia)

Best Time To Go June to February (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It might be busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Jinka – Addis Ababa | Culture & History Tour

Jinka – Addis Ababa | Culture & History Tour
Flight: Jinka (10:15 AM) – Addis Ababa (11:40 AM)
You'll fly from Jinka to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided Addis Ababa City Tour featuring the renowned National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the famous 3.2-million-year-old fossil of Lucy, one of humanity's oldest ancestors. You continue to the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie and one of Ethiopia's most important religious landmarks. This tour offers fascinating insights into Ethiopia's ancient history, culture, archaeology, and Orthodox Christian heritage.
Highlights: National Museum, Lucy Fossil, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ethiopian history, cultural heritage, Addis Ababa sightseeing, guided city tour.
Overnight stay: Cassiopeia Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Cassiopeia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City, Ethiopia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Addis Ababa – Lalibela | UNESCO Rock-Hewn Churches

Addis Ababa – Lalibela | UNESCO Rock-Hewn Churches
Flight: Addis Ababa (11:45 AM) – Lalibela (12:45 PM)
You'll fly to the legendary town of Lalibela, one of Africa's most remarkable historical destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, you will explore the magnificent Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, an architectural masterpiece carved directly into solid volcanic rock during the 12th and 13th centuries. You'll visit several of the iconic churches, including the world-famous Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis), while learning about Ethiopia's rich Orthodox Christian traditions, remarkable engineering, and centuries-old pilgrimage history.
Highlights: Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bete Giyorgis, Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, medieval architecture, cultural heritage, historical tour.
Overnight stay: Hill Top Hotel, Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Hill Top Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range lodge in Lalibela (Town, Ethiopia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lalibela – Addis Ababa | Ancient Heritage & Departure

Lalibela – Addis Ababa | Ancient Heritage & Departure
Flight: Lalibela (1:00 PM) – Addis Ababa (2:00 PM)

You'll spend the morning exploring the remaining spectacular Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, including beautifully decorated chapels, underground tunnels, sacred passageways, and ancient monasteries that continue to serve as active places of worship. You will experience the spiritual atmosphere while discovering the remarkable history and living traditions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. In the afternoon, you fly back to Addis Ababa, where you will be transferred to your hotel for a relaxing evening after an unforgettable journey through Ethiopia's cultural treasures.
Highlights: Lalibela churches, UNESCO heritage, Ethiopian Orthodox traditions, medieval rock-cut architecture, cultural discovery, Addis Ababa transfer.
Overnight stay: Cassiopeia Hotel, Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City, Ethiopia)

Accommodation:

Cassiopeia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City, Ethiopia)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Addis Ababa - Nairobi|International Flight through Kenya

Addis Ababa - Nairobi

Ethiopia – Kenya. You continue the next morning by air. Two flights are available and guaranteed every day from Addis Ababa to Nairobi by Kenya Airways.
Morning international flight to Nairobi (2h 15m).
Upon arrival, you will obtain a visa and transfer to the hotel. You'll have lunch and an afternoon of relaxation.
Overnight at the Boma Inn Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Boma Inn Nairobi

• Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will depart Nairobi and drive north through the scenic Central Highlands, passing coffee and tea plantations with spectacular views of Mount Kenya (weather permitting). You'll cross the Equator before arriving at the remote Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya's most unique safari destinations. After lunch, you will enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive in search of the famous Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Other wildlife includes African elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elands, impalas, dik-diks, waterbucks, crocodiles, and over 450 bird species. The reserve features dramatic volcanic landscapes, red-earth plains, acacia woodlands, rocky hills, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
Your overnight stay will be in Samburu National Reserve at Kisimani Eco Resort & Spa.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kisimani Eco Resort & Spa

• Budget hotelnear Isiolo (Town, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Samburu – Aberdare / Mount Kenya Region

Samburu – Aberdare / Mount Kenya Region

You will enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, when predators and other wildlife are most active. After breakfast, you will drive south to the cool forested highlands of the Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya region. You'll arrive at your unique tree lodge, built overlooking a floodlit waterhole where wildlife gathers throughout the day and night. You relax on the viewing decks and watch elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, hyenas, and occasionally elusive leopards and black rhinos as they visit to drink. This peaceful setting offers one of Kenya's most memorable wildlife experiences.
Overnight stay will be in Aberdare at Naro Moru River Lodge.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Naro Moru River Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Mt Kenya (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Aberdare / Mount Kenya - Lake Nakuru National Park

Aberdare / Mount Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping at the beautiful Thomson Falls for sightseeing and photos. You'll arrive at the park for lunch before an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya's best wildlife reserves and renowned rhino sanctuaries. You will search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, and olive baboons. The lake is famous for seasonal flocks of greater and lesser flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, and many other bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatching and wildlife photography. You will enjoy spectacular Rift Valley scenery before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Lake Nakuru National Park. Your overnight stay wil be at Maili Saba Camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Maili Saba Camp

• Budget tented bush camp located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier safari destination. You'll arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the endless golden savannah. You search for the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, topis, elands, gazelles, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. During the migration season (July–October), witness one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Your overnight stay will be at Jambo Mara Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara National Reserve Safari & Game Drive

You will spend a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing opportunities to observe wildlife in different habitats. You'll track prides of lions, elusive leopards, fast-running cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, Nile crocodiles, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. The reserve is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 500 recorded bird species including secretary birds, martial eagles, vultures, hornbills, and crowned cranes. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village
Your overnight stay will be at Jambo Mara Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara – Nairobi

You will enjoy a final early morning game drive as the African bush awakens, offering excellent opportunities to spot predators before breakfast. After breakfast, you begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, passing through the Great Rift Valley with opportunities for photography along the way. You arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure, bringing your unforgettable Kenya Big Five Safari and East African wildlife adventure to a memorable conclusion.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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.