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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Day 01: Arrival - Sightseeing Addis (The new Flower)

You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you drive to merkato, the biggest market in East Africa. Overnight in Addis.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
Nega Bonger Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in or near Addis (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Addis Ababa To Bahir Dar

Addis Ababa To Bahir Dar

After breakfast passing through the wonderful chain mountains and densely tree forest of Mount Entoto then after a two hours driving we will be arriving at one of the respected monastery of Ethiopia Debre Libanos is a monastery in Ethiopia which is lying northwest of Addis Ababa and it was Founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot we will visit the museums that have a lot of ancient bible books collection with religious crosses later we will see the internal parts of the church then we will be passing the womndeerful landscapes of Blue Nile George we will have a stop over at Debre Markos later after lunch we will keep our driving to the next stop of lake Zengena.

Overnight Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:
Bahir Dar (City)
Accommodation:
Naky Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in or near Bahir Dar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar

After breakfast you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege peninsula monasteries. Afternoon, you will drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile falls ((Note that the volume of the water could be minimal because of the construction of the new dam.) Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:
Bahir Dar (City)
Accommodation:
Naky Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in or near Bahir Dar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Gondar

Gondar

After having your breakfast, you will begin your journey to Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with Wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.

Main Destination:
Gondar (City)
Accommodation:
Gondar Plaza Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Simien Mountain National Park

Simien Mountain National Park

Today you will drive to Buyit Ras a segment of the Semein Mountain. This is a sight, which is termed as the most wild and magnificent view all Ethiopian landscapes. The Semien Mountains National park is the only place in Ethiopia registered by the UNESCO as a natural beauty.

Overnight Debarq.

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

Accommodation:
Simen Park Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in or near Simien Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Drive to Lalibela

Drive to Lalibela

This day after breakfat we will be driving to the town of Lalibela on the way you will see the beautiful landscapes of Tigray reion and you will have a stopover at Alamata to see the markets of the wello and tigray people later we will be stoping at Weldya for lunch and we will continue our driving to Lalibela

Overnight Lalibela.

Main Destination:
Lalibela (Town)
Accommodation:
Cliff Edge Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Lalibela City Tour

Lalibela City Tour

This day after breakfast start your Visit of Lalibela the‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you and later you will be going to Lalibela.

Main Destination:
Lalibela (Town)
Accommodation:
Cliff Edge Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Excursion to Yimrehane Kristos

Excursion to Yimrehane Kristos

Morning you will take an excursion to visit Yimrehane Kirstos, located in a mountain ridge, in the peak of Abuna Yosep. This exquisite church, a masterpiece of Axumite wood and stone construction and renewed for its interior decoration. The walls are subdivided vertically with recessions and projections. In the afternoon you will visit the remaining churches: Bete Gabriel, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Aba Libanos. Overnight in Lalibela.

Main Destination:
Lalibela (Town)
Accommodation:
Cliff Edge Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Lalibela Drive To Kombolcha

Lalibela Drive To Kombolcha

After breakfast we will be driving to the town of Desse on the way we will stop at one of the lake side monastery of Hayq Estifanos which was built around the 13th c by St Abune Moa later drive to Desse passing throught the amazing landscapes of Wello then we will stop for late lunch at Desse then we will continue our journey to our night stay town of Kmobolcha.

Overnight Kmbolcha.

Main Destination:
Kombolcha (City)
Accommodation:
Sunny Side Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in or near Kombolcha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Kombolcha to Addis Ababa

Kombolcha to Addis Ababa

If the day is Monday you will have a chance of attending the 2nd largest markets of Ethiopia(Bati Market) at the town of Bati then you will meet three tribes Afar and Wello and Oromo tribes and you will see the camel markets also
If the day is Sunday you will see the Senbete(Sunday) market at the town of Senbete and you will see the beautiful people of Oromo and Wello together.

Later drive to Addis Ababa by stopping at Debre Birhan for lunch.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
Nega Bonger Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in or near Addis (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Addis Ababa Drive To Langano

Addis Ababa Drive To Langano

This day you will be drive further down southwards to Langano. En route visit Lake Ziway the largest of the upper Rift Valley lakes with an area of 400 sq. km. Its shores are creased with water lilies, breeding place for different Ethiopian. Proceed towards the Lake Langano. The lake is a place to enjoy water activities. Overnight in Langano.

Main Destination:
Lake Langano
Accommodation:
Africa Vacation Club Ethiopia
  • Mid-range hotel located at Langano
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Langano Arba Minch

Langano Arba Minch

Morning, drive to the town of Arba Minch visiting en route the Doreze village who are expert in weaving called Shammas. The shape of their house looks Elephant, in order to remember the existence of these animals around the area many years ago. Enset “fake banana” is the stable food for these peoples. Overnight in Arba Minch.

Main Destination:
Arba Minch (City)
Accommodation:
Pardise Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in or near Arba Minch (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 13

Arba Minch Drive to Langano

Arba Minch Drive to Langano

After having your breakfast you will take a boat cruise on the Lake Chamo, the third biggest Lake in Ethiopia. On the Lake you may have a chance to see the Nile crocodiles, hippos and different types of birds. Visit and proceed southwards to Jinka passing through the Konso village, one of the UNESCO site in Ethiopia know by their terracing. One of the best types of coffee for the country is also from this village. Proceed to the Bana village. The Bana who are indigenous pastoral and semi-nomadic people living in the harsh environment of lower Omo Valley. The men often have their hair dressed up with a colorful clay cap that is decorated with feathers. Drive to the Ari people, the largest population in the lower omo valley. The women wear skirts from the banana like tree, called Enset are expert in pottery. Overnight in Jinka.

Main Destination:
Jinka (Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Eco Omo Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 14

Jinka To Turmi

Jinka To Turmi

Take a day excursion to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village. The Mursi are one of the exotic ethnic groups in Ethiopia. They live in very low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes. Drive back to Jinka for lunch. Then proceed to the Turmi where the Hamer people lives. Overnight in Turmi.

Main Destination:
Turmi (Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Buska Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Turmi (Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 15

Turmi To Konso

Turmi To Konso

This day you will drive to Murulle where you can find the Karo people. Karo People is very famous for their splendid body decoration, which they paint their bodies and faces with white chalk to prepare for a ceremony. The women scar their chest believing it makes them beautiful. The men's scars represent an enemy or dangerous animal killed. Visit and proceed to Nyangatom people, 17 kms away from the Murulle area. To adore their long and lean bodies, the Nyangatom women wear numerous necklaces and long skirts from goatskins that are richly decorated. Overnight in Turm.

Main Destination:
Turmi (Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Buska Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Turmi (Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 16

Konso

Konso

Excursion to Omorate (75kms 2hrs drive)

A fter having your breakfast, you will have an excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people ‘people of the Delta’, who lives on the northern shore of Lake Turkana. Visit and drive back to Turmi for lunch then drive to Konso.

Main Destination:
Konso (Cultural Village)
Accommodation:
Konso Korebta Lodge
  • Budget rondavel located in Konso (Cultural Village)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 17

Arba Minch To Addis Ababa

Arba Minch To Addis Ababa

This day after breakfast you will visit Konso village then drive to Arba Minch and later you will be transferred to the Jinka Airport for journey to Addis Ababa then In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served
Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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