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Arrival
Day 1
Lalibela Rock Hewn Churchs
Lalibela Rock Hewn Churchs
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to Lalibela. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel\. After lunch, explore Lalibela’s remarkable rock-hewn churches, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Meskel, Bete Denagel, and Bete Golgotha\-Mika’el\. In the afternoon, visit the famous Bete Giyorgis, a magnificent church carved into the shape of a cross. Discover the history, religious significance, and extraordinary architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site\.
Overnight: Maribela Hotel, Lalibela.
- Main Destination:
- Lalibela (Town)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Maribela Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lalibela
Lalibela
After breakfast, continue exploring Lalibela’s southeastern church cluster, including Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. Admire the intricate stonework and distinctive architectural features while learning about Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian traditions and the legends surrounding King Lalibela. After your visit, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Aya Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Triple-E Hotel and Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Semera to Danakil depression Group Tour
Semera to Danakil depression Group Tour
After breakfast, fly from Addis Ababa to Semera, the gateway to the Danakil Depression. Upon arrival, meet your local team and drive through the dramatic Afar landscape, passing volcanic rocks, solidified lava fields, sandy plains, and traditional settlements. Experience the region’s extraordinary scenery and learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Afar people. Continue to Hamedela, where you will settle into your campsite and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert.
Overnight: Camping at Hamedela.
- Main Destination:
- Danakil Depression (Highlight)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Danakil depression to Erat ale volcano
Danakil depression to Erat ale volcano
Rise early and visit the traditional salt-mining area of Ragad, where Afar workers extract salt and prepare blocks for transportation by camel caravans. Continue to Dallol, famous for its colorful mineral deposits, sulfur formations, salt terraces, and extraordinary geothermal landscapes. After exploring this remarkable geological destination, drive toward Erta Ale, one of Ethiopia’s best-known active volcanoes. Depending on volcanic activity and safety conditions, prepare for an evening excursion to the crater.
- Main Destination:
- Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Erta ale to Semera and retune Addis Ababa
Erta ale to Semera and retune Addis Ababa
After an early start, continue your journey through the spectacular Danakil landscape toward Lake Afdera, a large saline lake and an important source of salt in Ethiopia. Visit the surrounding salt-production areas to learn about traditional extraction methods and the livelihoods of local workers. Enjoy the striking desert scenery before driving to Semera Airport for your return back to Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Aya Addis Hotel, Addis Ababa.
- Main Destination:
- Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Omo valley-Turmi
Omo valley-Turmi
After breakfast, heading to Jinka, the gateway to the culturally diverse Lower Omo Valley. Meet your guide and visit a Mursi community to learn about its distinctive cultural traditions, including the lip plates worn by some women and traditional body scarification. Discover the importance of cattle and pastoralism in community life before continuing south to Turmi. Here, learn about the Hamer people, known for their colorful adornments, distinctive hairstyles, traditional clothing, and bull-jumping ceremonies.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Lodge Turmi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Exploring Omo valley Nyangatom and Karo village
Exploring Omo valley Nyangatom and Karo village
After breakfast, travel through the scenic landscapes of the Lower Omo Valley to visit the Nyangatom community around Kangaten, subject to local access and road conditions. Continue to Kolcho, a Karo village overlooking the Omo River, where you can discover the community’s famous face and body painting traditions. After lunch in Turmi, visit a Banna community to learn about its agricultural and pastoral lifestyle, traditional clothing, and cultural ceremonies. Return to Turmi in the evening after a day of fascinating cultural encounters and drive continue to Jinka
Overnight:Jinka resort.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Jinka Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ari village and return to Addis ababa
Ari village and return to Addis ababa
After breakfast, drive from jinka to Ari through the beautiful landscapes of the Lower Omo Valley. Depending on your return schedule, visit an Ari community near Jinka to discover traditional agriculture, pottery, blacksmithing, and other local handicrafts. Learn about the Ari people’s daily lives and cultural heritage before transferring to Jinka back to Addis Ababa, where your memorable Ethiopian adventure concludes.
- Main Destination:
- Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
