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Arrival
Day 1
Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the Rift Valley, stopping at Lake Ziway, famous for birdlife and lakeside villages. Continue south, passing vibrant towns and farmlands before arriving in Arba Minch, gateway to the Omo Valley. In the afternoon, enjoy the lush scenery or relax at your lodge with views over Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya. Overnight in Arba Minch.
- Main Destination:
- Arba Minch (City)
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Resort Arbaminch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arba Minch – Konso – Jinka
Arba Minch – Konso – Jinka
Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Konso Cultural Landscape, where terraced hillsides and fortified villages showcase centuries-old ingenuity. Meet the Konso people, known for their wooden grave markers and rich traditions. Continue your journey through the rugged highlands toward Jinka, the base for exploring South Omo tribes. Evening at leisure in Jinka. Overnight in Jinka.
- Main Destination:
- Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Eco Omo Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Jinka – Mursi Tribe – Turmi
Jinka – Mursi Tribe – Turmi
Venture into Mago National Park for a safari-style journey to visit the Mursi tribe, famed for lip plates and unique cultural practices. Learn about their traditions and way of life. Afterward, travel to Turmi, the heartland of the Hamar people, where thatched villages and colorful attire define daily life. Enjoy sunset over the Omo landscapes. Overnight in Turmi.
- Main Destination:
- Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
-
Buska Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Turmi – Karo Tribe – Hamar Village – Jinka
Turmi – Karo Tribe – Hamar Village – Jinka
In the morning, visit the Karo tribe along the Omo River, masters of elaborate body painting and scarification. Return to Turmi for an immersive cultural encounter with the Hamar community, and if fortunate, witness the iconic bull-jumping rite of passage. Later, drive back to Jinka through scenic valleys. Evening relaxation at your lodge. Overnight in Jinka.
- Main Destination:
- Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Eco Omo Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Jinka – Addis Ababa – Lalibela (Flight)
Jinka – Addis Ababa – Lalibela (Flight)
Fly back to Addis Ababa and connect northward to Lalibela, Ethiopia’s spiritual heart. Begin exploring the first cluster of its extraordinary 12th-century rock-hewn churches, carved from solid volcanic rock and still active with worship. Wander through the interconnected passageways and marvel at their engineering. Overnight in Lalibela.
- Main Destination:
- Lalibela (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Lalibela Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lalibela – Asheton Maryam & Second Cluster
Lalibela – Asheton Maryam & Second Cluster
Optional mule trek or drive up to Asheton Maryam Monastery, perched high above Lalibela with sweeping mountain views and ancient manuscripts. In the afternoon, continue your discovery of Lalibela with the second cluster of churches, including the iconic cross-shaped Church of St. George. Absorb the spiritual atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Lalibela.
- Main Destination:
- Lalibela (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Lalibela Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lalibela – Addis Ababa (Flight)
Lalibela – Addis Ababa (Flight)
Visit Nakuto Le’ab Monastery, built into a natural cave and housing treasures of Ethiopian Christianity. Afterward, fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian farewell dinner with cultural dance performances before an airport transfer for your international flight. End of tour.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
