Itinerary
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrive Addis. City tour of Addis (St. George, Trinity Cathedral, National Museum). Meals: L, D Hotel: Damu or Ghion
Day 2 Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Drive through the superb mountain terrain to Arba Minch with forty springs. Meals: ALL Hotel: Swaynes Hotel
Day 3 Arba Minch – Nech-Sar National Park – Lake Chamo Cruising - Chencha - Arba Minch
Drive to Nech-Sar National Park. Then at the beautiful Lake Chamo, boat excursion to see huge crocodiles and hippos. In the afternoon, visit Chencha to meet Dorze people. Meals: ALL
Hotel: Swaynes
Day 4 Arba Minch – Jinka
Drive to Jinka and on the way; visit the people of Ari, Banna and Tsemay. If on Thursday, visit the Key Afar market filled with Erbore, Tsemays people and more. Meals: ALL Hotel: Goh
Day 5 Jinka – Mago National Park - Jinka
Drive to Mago National Park and climb the Mursi Hills to meet the Mursi people and see their lifestyles. Meals: ALL
Hotel: Goh Hotel
Day 6 Jinka – Turmi
Drive to Turmi and visit the town of Hamer people and if on Monday, explore Turmi market and meet the Hamer, Karo, Dessanech people and more. If on Tuesday or Saturday, visit the Dimeka market and meet the Hamer, Tsemay people and more. If on Saturday, drive Jinka Market and meet Mursi people. Meals: ALL
Hotel: Campsite in Turmi
Day 7 Turmi – Dessanech - Turmi
Drive to Dessanech and across the Omo river by the traditional boat to visit the Dessanech people in the other side of the river. Meals: ALL Hotel: Campsite in Turmi
Day 8 Turmi – Elbore Village – Konso Village – Arba Minch
Drive via Elbore and Konso people’s villages and back to Arba Minch. Meals: ALL Hotel: Swaynes
Day 9 Arba Minch – Addis Ababa
Drive back to Addis Ababa. On the way, see the Oromo people’s farming practices. Meals: ALL Hotel: Damu or Ghion
Day 10 At Addis Ababa, visit Merkato (the largest open air market) , Ethnological Museum and Souvenir Shop. At night, dinner with Ethiopian traditional shows. Meals: ALL
Hotel: Damu or Ghion
Day 11
Free time in Addis and then transfer to airport. Meals: ALL Hotel: NO
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Accommodation for double occupancy (Twin or Double)
- Meals indicated in the itinerary
- Transfer in/out airport
- All our cars include comprehensive insurance and driver’s allowance
- English speaking professional guide in each destination
- All entrance fees
- Camping equipments
- Cook at campsite
- Boat at Lake Chamo
- VAT and service charge
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Ethiopia
Sightseeing
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