This classic tour of South Ethiopia is a sensory overload of cultures that makes Ethiopia arc of diversity—for travellers with a passion for real experience of Culture and Nature through the most diversify tribes of Omo Valley tribes; Mursi People, Hamer People, Karo People, Konso People….
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| Destination | Omo Valley, Addis Ababa, Konso |
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Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa
Bole International airport meeting and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is exploring the town of Addis Ababa; we will view the 3.6 million year old remains of Lucy, whose skeletal remains were discovered in 1974, Holy Trinity Cathedrals and time permitting Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis and Mercato the open market.
Optional tour to Fistula Hospital is a remarkable place to visit, and is considered the best-run charity in the country
Overnight Jupiter International Hotel
Day 2: Addis Ababa- Ariba Minch
Drive to Ariba Minch via Butajirra, on the way visit Tiya Engraved Stelae field dated back 12th century and UNESCO’s world heritage site. Overnight Paradise Lodge.
Drive to Turmi, en route visit the Konso people with colourfully costumed dress, impressive terracing farming Land and unusually engraved wooden totem used as grave markers can be seen. Further along the route crossing the Woito River, visit Tsemay village. Overnight Turmi Splendour Lodge.
Day 4: Turmi –Murule –Turmi
Drive to Murule and visit the Karo People. You will be driving through the Hamer village, which is good opportunity to see the way of life of the Hamer people. The Karo Tribe is famous for body decoration, scaring and body painting. They reside by the side of the Omo River. Drive back to Turmi and in the afternoon visit one of the known Hamer village and attend Tribal dance and bull jumping ceremony which is occasionally coincides and optional.
Overnight Turmi Splendour Lodge
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Day 5: Turmi -Mursi-Jinka
Drive to Jinka then Excursion drive to Mago National park to visit Mursi tribe known for inserting a lip plate (a clay disc) inserted into their cut and stretched lower lip known for their women lip plates and men for ritual stick fighting (donga).Overnight Jinka Resort Hotel.
Day 6: Jinka-Ariba Minch
Drive back to Ariba Minch and on the way visit Tsemai tribes at Key Afer, upon arrival boat trip on Lake Chamo, known for spotting hippos and crocodiles as well as for birding. Overnight Paradise Lodge.
Day 7: Ariba Minch –Addis Ababa
Drive back to Addis Ababa via Shashemene, on the way visit some of the rift valley lakes such as Lake Zeway.
Complimentary farewell dinner party from Footprint Ethiopia Tour Operator will follow in one of the most renowned Cultural restaurant in Addis to test the cultural food and drinks and enjoy dances from the different ethnic groups then transfer to the airport for departure.
Includes
- Accommodation in above mentioned hotels or similar
- All meals with unlimited bottled waters
- All transfers, sightseeing by Air-conditioned (AC) vehicle
- Assistance during arrival and departure
- Services of English speaking local guide for sightseeing as per the itinerary in each city
- Fair well Dinner at traditional restaurant
- Boat ride on Lake Tana
- All currently applicable taxes
Excludes
- International / Domestic airfares / airport tax
- Any items of personal nature viz. laundry charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping etc.
- Photograph fees if any
- Any item that is not mentioned under Includes header
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