10-day exploration of the charms of southern Ethiopia, where you encounter diverse ethnic groups and nature

10-day exploration of the charms of southern Ethiopia, where you encounter diverse ethnic groups and nature

10 Days

$2,920〜 /per person (when sharing a room for two)

• Price
  What's Included

  • Accommodation as per Itinerary
  • Meals as per Itinerary
  • Dedicated 4WD Vehicle
  • English-speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums listed in the itinerary
  • Activities listed in the itinerary

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  Price
  What's not included

  • International flight tickets and taxes
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses such as travel insurance and souvenir costs

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Itinerary details

• Day 1

  

  Addis Ababa

  Arrive at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport.
  Transfer to the hotel by private car.
  
  Then, enjoy a tour of Addis Ababa.
  You'll visit the National Museum and Market, which exhibits Lucy (Australopithecus), and the observation deck of Mount Entoto, which offers sweeping views of the capital.
  
  Breakfast: Not included, Lunch: Included, Dinner: Included
  Accommodation: Overnight in Addis Ababa / Monarch Hotel or similar

• Day 2

  

  Addis Ababa→ Zinka

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  From Bole International Airport, take a domestic flight to Jinka Airport in southern Ethiopia.
  
  Head to the village of the Ali tribe living in the hills for a cultural experience.
  
  After that, a tour of Jinka city.
  Visit the Ethnographic Museum, see clothing and jewelry, and learn about tribal culture such as marriage, grim worship, and circumcision.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Jinka Night/Eco Omo Lodge, etc.

• Day 3

  

  Jinka→ Dimeka→ Tulumi

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  Take a private car to Tulumi.
  
  On the way, we will stop at Dimeka.
  Every Tuesday a market is held where merchants of various ethnic groups, such as the Hamal and Karo tribes, gather.
  If it's a Thursday, you can visit the market at Key Afah ('Red Land').
  The Benna and Tsamai tribes also gather here.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Overnight in Tulumi / Busca Lodge, etc.

• Day 4

  

  Tulumi → Omolatte → Tulumi

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  To a half-day sightseeing trip to Omorate, an area near the border with Kenya.
  
  Cross the Omo River in a dugout canoe and visit a Dasaneci village.
  If you have time, you can also take a stroll through the Hamar village.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Overnight in Tulumi / Busca Lodge, etc.

• Day 5

  

  Tulumi→ Alba Minch

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  Take a private car to Aruba Minch, a major city in southern Ethiopia.
  
  Along the way, you'll visit a Konso village.
  
  Upon arrival in Alba Minch, check in to the lodge.
  Aruba Minch is a town located in the Rift Valley in southern Ethiopia, close to Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya.
  Known for its rich nature, beautiful lakes and cultural diversity, it is a hub for ethnic tours.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Alba Minch Night/Haile Resort, etc.

• Day 6

  

  Alba Minch

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  In the morning, take a boat ride to explore Lake Chamo.
  You can observe beautiful lake scenery, fishermen aboard traditional papyrus boats, herons, birds of prey, pelicans, hippos, crocodiles, and more.
  It is nicknamed "Crocodile Market" because of the large number of Nile crocodiles.
  
  In the afternoon, we drove along winding roads to the mountain village.
  You'll visit a Dorze village lined with distinctive bamboo huts, and see the workshops of potters and cotton weavers.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Alba Minch Night/Haile Resort, etc.
  

• Day 7

  

  Alba Minch→ Yirgaalem

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Head north across Lake Abaya to Yirgaalem.
  The coffee fields of the Sidama region, where the finest coffee beans grow, spread.
  
  Arrive in the evening and watch the coffee ceremony
  With the chirping of hyenas echoing here and there, you can smell and taste the aroma of Ethiopian coffee.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Yirga Alem Overnight / Allegash Lodge, etc.
  

• Day 8

  

  Yirgaalem

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  You can also take a stroll before breakfast.
  You may be able to observe rare birds and colobus.
  
  After breakfast, visit the villages of Sidhama on foot with your guide.
  It is a unique experience to get close to the local culture while walking through Ethiopia's native coffee trees, lush forests, and farmland.
  
  Free time at the lodge in the afternoon.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Yirga Alem Overnight / Allegash Lodge, etc.

• Day 9

  

  Yirgaalem→ Abijatta Lake, Shala Lake National Park

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  Travel by private vehicle to Abijatta-Shala National Park, where lakes formed by volcanic activity are scattered throughout the area.
  You can observe a variety of birds such as flamingos on the lakeside, and there is a possibility of encountering mammals in the savannah.
  
  Breakfast: 〇 Lunch: 〇 Dinner: 〇
  Accommodation: Overnight stay around Lake Abhijatta and Shala National Park / Vishangari Lodge, etc.

• Day 10

  

  Lake Abijatta and Shala National Park→ Addis Ababa

  Breakfast at the lodge.
  
  Return to the capital Addis Ababa.
  After stopping at a souvenir shop, we had a farewell dinner.
  
  We will then see you off at Bole International Airport in time for your flight.
  
  Thank you for your hard work!
  
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