8-Day Ethiopian Highlights Safari

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

Addis Ababa - Smerea - Erta Ale

You will take ET-110 from Addis Ababa to Semera, arriving at 8:20am. Upon arrival, our driver and guide will greet you and begin the journey to Erta Ale via Afdera Town, covering a distance of 168 km in approximately 3.5 hours. After a one-hour lunch break, you will continue to the Erta Ale campsite, arriving at approximately 4:30pm. Following a brief rest, you will embark on a one-hour hike to the active volcano, where you will spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring before trekking back to the campsite, a journey of approximately 45 minutes to one hour. A freshly prepared dinner will be waiting for you upon your return.

Main Destination:

Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Erta Ale - Lake Assale - Hamed Ela

You will rise at 5:00am and trek for one hour to the active volcano, where you will witness the sunrise and spend approximately 1.5 hours exploring the area before returning to the campsite. After breakfast, you will depart at around 10:00am for Hamed Ela, a journey of 70 km that takes approximately three hours. Following a break until 4:30pm, you will drive for one hour to Lake Assale to enjoy the sunset, spending about two hours at the lake before returning to the Hamed Ela campsite, where a freshly prepared dinner will be waiting. You will then camp overnight.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hamed Ela - Dallol - Mekele - Addis Ababa

You will rise early at 5:00am and drive to Dallol, which is renowned for its striking salt formations, vibrant sulfur deposits, colorful salt flats, hot springs, and salt canyons, also known as salt mountains. The journey takes just over an hour, followed by a 30-minute walk to explore the area. You will spend approximately two hours exploring this unique landscape before returning to the vehicle and driving back. After breakfast, you will continue to Mekele to catch flight ET-117, departing at 5:45pm and arriving in Addis Ababa at 7:20pm.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Addis Ababa - Lalibela

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon, you will visit Lalibela's top attractions, including the Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis churches.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Sora Lodge Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lalibela - Addis Ababa

Early in the morning, you will visit the remaining churches around Lalibela, including Bete Marqorios, on a walk. After breakfast, enjoy the sunrise at your hotel. Around 10:30am, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Addis Ababa - Jinka - Turmi

Upon arrival in Jinka, your guide will greet you for a scenic 130 km drive to Turmi, which takes approximately 2.5 hours and passes through the towns of Jinka, Keyafer, Aldubba, and Dimeka. Depending on the day, you may visit a tribal market in one of these towns. The journey offers diverse landscapes and varying elevations, with opportunities to meet the Banna tribe and visit a small group of Mursi people near Keyafer, known for their distinctive lip plates and body scarification. If available, you may also witness cultural ceremonies such as bull jumping by the Banna or Hamar tribes. Your day concludes with your overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi - Karo - Jinka

Embark on a 65 km (one-hour) drive from Turmi to Karo Korcho village to engage with the Kara people, known for their elaborate body and face paintings. You may even have your own face or body adorned in their traditional style. Afterward, return to Turmi for lunch, with the option to explore a tribal market on designated days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) or witness a tribal ceremony such as the Hamar Bull Jumping or Evangadi Dancing Ceremony. The journey continues with a 130 km (two-hour) drive to Jinka, where your overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Jinka - Addis Ababa

Today we will drive either to Mago National Park or to Keyafer Town to meet the Mursi tribe, who are renowned for their unique lip plates. After spending some time with the community, we will drive back to Jinka to take flight ET-270 to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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