7-Day From Living Cultures to Living Mountains

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

Fly form addiss to Jinka and drive to Hammer Village

Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, take a connection domestic flight to Jinka. On arrival, meet your local Omo Valley guide and private 4×4 driver.
Visit the South Omo Research Center and Museum, if time permits. The museum introduces you to the different ethnic communities of the Lower Omo Valley and their rich cultural traditions.
After the visit, enjoy lunch in Jinka. Then, drive to Turmi, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
Evening: Arrive in Turmi and check in at your lodge. Enjoy dinner and a briefing with your guide about the next day’s cultural visits. If available, you may also enjoy traditional Hamer music and dancing.
Overnight: Turmi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Highlights: Jinka, South Omo culture, scenic drive, and Hamer communities.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Omo Valley Cultural Experience and Excuration tour to karo tribe

Early Morning, breakfast at the lodge.
Drive to a local community with your guide. Depending on local conditions and community availability, Visit a Hamer village. Learn about traditional homes, livestock, clothing, agriculture and daily life.
Your guide will explain local customs and traditions and help arrange respectful interaction with community members.
Late Morning Continue exploring the surrounding area. Depending on local arrangements, visit an alternative community such as the Mursi, Karo or Dassanech may be visited.
Afternoon
Continue your Omo Valley cultural experience.
Because communities and cultural events are not tourist attractions with fixed schedules, the exact visit should be confirmed locally.
Evening
Return to Turmi.
Dinner at the lodge.
Relax after the long 4×4 journey.
Overnight: Turmi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Main highlights: Hamer culture, traditional village, local market, Omo Valley landscape
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Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi, Jinka Addis Ababa Lalibela

Breakfast at the lodge. Early transfer to Jinka Airport. Board your domestic flight to Addis Ababa.
Midday
Arrive in Addis Ababa and connect to your flight to Lalibela.
On arrival in Lalibela, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon
Begin your first exploration of the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Visit some of the churches in the northwestern cluster, including:
Bete Medhane Alem
Bete Maryam
Bete Meskel
Bete Denagel
Bete Mikael
Your guide will explain the history, architecture and religious significance of the churches.
Evening
Check into your hotel.
Enjoy dinner with views over the Lalibela highlands.
Rest early after a long travel day.
Overnight: Lalibela
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Main highlights: Domestic flights, Lalibela, rock-hewn churches
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Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hill Top Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range lodge located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lalibela and Gonder Royal History

Early Morning, Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring Lalibela's historic churches.
Visit:
Bete Giyorgis — Church of St. George
This is one of Lalibela's most recognizable churches. It is carved downward into the rock and is famous for its cross-shaped design.
Explore the church and surrounding area. Learn about the traditions associated with Lalibela.
Allow sufficient time for photographs and explanation from your guide.
Late Morning
Return to the hotel.
Check out and have lunch.
Afternoon
Transfer to Lalibela Airport.
Fly to Gondar, subject to the available domestic flight schedule. On arrival, meet your Gondar guide and transfer to your hotel. Evening Short orientation walk around Gondar if time permits. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant.
Overnight: Gondar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Main highlights: Bete Giyorgis, Lalibela heritage, Gondar
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Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gonder-Simien Mountais -Castels and Mountain Scenery

Morning, Breakfast at the hotel.
Begin your Gondar sightseeing tour. Fasil Ghebbi — Royal Enclosure, Visit the historic royal compound containing castles and other buildings associated with the Ethiopian emperors.
Explore: Emperor Fasilides' Castle, Other royal buildings, Historic courtyards and ruins
Late Morning
Visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church, known for its remarkable traditional Ethiopian paintings and decorated ceiling.
Lunch Lunch in Gondar.
Afternoon
Depart Gondar by private 4×4 toward Simien Mountains National Park. The journey takes several hours depending on road conditions and stops. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the route.
Late Afternoon
Enter the Simien Mountains. Check into your mountain lodge/camp.
Take a short walk around the lodge
Prepare for the following morning's trek. Enjoy the mountain atmosphere and clear night sky.
Overnight: Simien Mountains
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Main highlights: Gondar castles, Debre Berhan Selassie, Simien Mountains.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Simien Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Simien Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Simien Mountain Trekking

Early Morning, Wake up early for the best mountain views. Breakfast at the lodge. Meet your local mountain guide and park scout.
Morning Trek, Begin a moderate trek through the Simien landscape.
Depending on current trail conditions and your fitness level, the route can include viewpoints around the Sankaber area and other nearby escarpments. Look for Dramatic mountain cliffs
Deep valleys, Highland villages, Terraced farmland
Midday
Picnic lunch or lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon, Continue a shorter hike or scenic drive through the park.
Stop at viewpoints for photograpy
late afternoon
Arrive in Arrive in compe sitDinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Simien Mountains National Park

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Simien Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Simen Montain - Gonder then fly back to Addis abeba

Early Morning, Breakfast at the Comp. drive back to Gonder and take your afternoon flight from to Addis Abeba.
Depending your arrival you will have optional visit to a local market, craft shop, National Museum
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Merkato, Coffee ceremony, Local souvenir shopping
Evening
Transfer to Bole International Airport. International departure.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch, diner depending on flight schedule.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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