14-Day Day Ethiopia History & Southern Tribes Tour

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Meet your guide at Bole International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, visit the National Museum to learn about Ethiopia’s ancient history and see the famous Lucy fossil. Continue to Holy Trinity Cathedral or Mount Entoto if time permits. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner and cultural music.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana

Take a morning domestic flight to Bahir Dar. After arrival, explore Lake Tana by boat and visit a historic island or lakeside monastery, subject to opening arrangements. Discover traditional religious paintings, manuscripts, and the history of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. Enjoy the lakeside atmosphere in the afternoon.
Overnight: Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:

Bahir Dar (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Blue Nile Falls – Gondar

Visit the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, known locally as Tis Abay, and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Later, drive to Gondar through rural highland scenery, passing villages and agricultural landscapes. Arrive in Gondar and relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Gondar.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gondar – Imperial History and Culture

Explore the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring castles and palaces from Ethiopia’s imperial era. Visit Fasilides’ Bath and Debre Berhan Selassie Church, famous for its painted ceiling. Learn about Gondar’s royal traditions, architecture, religious heritage, and historic importance.
Overnight: Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Simien Mountains National Park

Take a day excursion into the Simien Mountains, famous for dramatic escarpments, deep valleys, and spectacular highland scenery. Enjoy a guided walk and look for gelada monkeys and endemic birds. Return to Gondar in the afternoon. This day introduces the natural beauty of Northern Ethiopia alongside its historic attractions.
Overnight: Gondar.

Main Destination:

Gondar (City)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Gondar

• Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Lalibela – Rock-Hewn Churches

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lalibela, subject to the available schedule. After arrival and hotel check-in, begin exploring the remarkable rock-hewn churches. Visit churches in the northern group, including Bete Medhane Alem and Bete Maryam. Discover the remarkable architecture, religious traditions, and pilgrimage history of this sacred destination.
Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lalibela – Living Religious Heritage

Continue exploring the remaining church groups, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis, also known as St. George’s Church. Walk through ancient passageways and learn how these extraordinary churches were carved from solid rock. Depending on your interests and available time, visit a traditional village or enjoy a local coffee ceremony.
Overnight: Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mountain View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Rift Valley

Take a domestic flight to Addis Ababa and continue toward the southern Rift Valley, using onward road transport or a connecting flight as logistics permit. Enjoy changing landscapes, lakes, farmland, and local settlements. Stop at Lake Langano for relaxation and views of the surrounding countryside.
Overnight: Lake Langano or the Ziway area.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arba Minch – Dorze Culture

Continue to Arba Minch and visit a traditional Dorze village in the surrounding highlands. Learn about the Dorze people’s distinctive beehive-shaped houses, cotton weaving, enset cultivation, and traditional food preparation. Meet community members respectfully and learn about their daily life and cultural heritage.
Overnight: Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Wubete Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Chamo – Konso Cultural Landscape

Enjoy a morning boat excursion on Lake Chamo, looking for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Continue to the Konso Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its terraced farming, stone-walled settlements, and traditional community organization. Explore a local village with a knowledgeable community guide.
Overnight: Konso or Jinka, depending on road conditions and timing.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kanta Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Jinka – Mursi Community

Travel toward Jinka and visit a Mursi community in the Mago National Park area, subject to local access and security conditions. Learn about traditional clothing, livestock, community life, and cultural identity through a local guide. Photography should always be discussed and agreed upon respectfully, including any community fees.
Overnight: Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Jinka – Turmi – Hamar Culture

Drive through the landscapes of the Lower Omo Valley to Turmi, home to Hamar communities. Visit a local village and learn about traditional hairstyles, beadwork, clothing, cattle-based livelihoods, and family customs. If your visit coincides with a local market or a community-approved ceremony, your guide can help arrange an appropriate visit.
Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karo and Dassanech Communities

Visit a Karo community near the Omo River to learn about traditional body painting, decorative practices, and river-based livelihoods. Continue toward Omorate to visit the Dassanech community, subject to local conditions and river access. Experience the cultural diversity of the Lower Omo Valley while allowing time for travel between remote settlements.
Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi – Jinka – Addis Ababa – Departure

After breakfast, drive to Jinka Airport for your domestic flight to Addis Ababa. Enjoy some last-minute shopping for Ethiopian coffee, spices, textiles, and handicrafts. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with delicious local food and live traditional music before transferring to Bole International Airport for your departure.
Tour ends: Addis Ababa.

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.