8-Day CULTURAL TOUR
private- $Available on Request
- 5 guests
- 8 days
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa. Transfer to Hotel, Today we will have full day sightseeing tour of the capital which includes the Ethnological Museum in the former palace of King Hailesillassie, the National (Archaeological) Museum, the superb Holy Trinity Cathedral, the various historical monuments of Addis Ababa; and Merkato largest open-air market in Africa.
Day 2: Drive to Awassa & crater Lakes
Today drive to Awassa en route visit some of Debrezeit (Bishoftu) crater Lakes such as Hora, Babogaya, and Kuriftu. Continue driving throught the great Rift valley lakes, Langano and Abijatta—Shalla and the town of Awassa, the capital city of the southern region, which is very popular in fish market and its volcanic lake. The rift contains a marvelous series of lakes, which are teeming with fish and provide a habitat for hundreds of species of birds. On the way we pass 4 of the lakes. Awassa is located on the edge of Lake Awassa, surrounded by mountains.
Day 3: Explore Southern Ethiopia
We drive through one of the most colorful and scenic areas of Southern Ethiopia, a land that is inhabited by the people of the Sidamo, the Alaba, who were once nomads but are now farmers. A long section of the road offers magnificent views of Lake Abaya, surrounded by mountains. The lake has volcanic origins and is almost pink in color. Today we visit the Dorze village, one of the many small group of tribes in southern Ethiopia. Once warriors, the Dorze are now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living.
Day 4: Turmi & Konso Village
Drive to Turmi en route meet the people of Konso and their villages. The cornerstone of Konso culture is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy. Meet the people, take photographs and learn of a culture that has had very little outside influence and continue to Turmi. We will visit the weekly market of the Hamer and Bena in KeyAfer Market (Thursday Market) a highlight of Omo Valley where all the ethnic tribes come to shop. The market is exciting and you may have the opportunity to buy some of the tribal regalia and artifacts. On the way we will visit the Tsemai tribes in Woito.
Day 5: Omo Rate
Drive to Omo Rate crossing the Omo River by boat to visit the Galab village in the bank of the lower Omo valley. One of a small group of the Omo Valley tribes, called Dasanach. We also visit the Hamer tribes in Turmi area. In the Second day we will visit one ofthe colourful markets in the Omo Valley, Dimeka Market and continue to Jinka for a visit of the Ari people and villages.
Day 6: Hamer Tribes
Visit the Hamer tribes in Turmi area. In the Second day we will visit one ofthe colourful markets in the Omo Valley, Dimeka Market and continue to Jinka for a visit of the Ari people and villages.
Day 7: Mago National Park
Morning drive to Mago National Park located in the eastern bank of the Omo River. From here we will visit the Mursi highlands where the most illustrious of Ethiopia’s unique tribes lives. The Mursis are known for their decorative lip plates that adorn the lower lips of the Mursi women. The various cultural aspects of the tribe will be explained and you will be able to take their photographs and interact with them.
Day 8: Return to Addis Ababa
Drive to Addis Ababa via the rift valley lakes and visit the shopping centers in Addis Ababa. Farewell dinner in the well-known cultural house. This day you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home and end of the tour.
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