13 days / 12 nights Tour code: WET10
Highlights:
- Addis Ababa: Immerse yourself in Ethiopian history and culture, visiting key museums.
- Gondar: Explore the “Camelot of Africa”, with its medieval castles and frescoed churches.
- Lalibela: Discover the monolithic rock-cut churches, a UNESCO site of unique spirituality.
- Lake Chamo: Boat safari to see wildlife such as crocodiles and hippos.
- Omo Valley Tribes: Encounter the unique cultures of the Ari, Mursi, Karo, Dassanech and Hamer.
- Konso: Visit the terraced villages and ancestral traditions of this UNESCO site.
- Yirgalem: Taste the renowned Ethiopian coffee in local plantations.
- Abiata-Shala National Park: Admire the Rift Valley lakes and local wildlife.
Your trip day by day:
- Day 1: Addis Ababa: Arrival and welcome. Visit to the Ethnographic Museum and the National Museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 2: Gondar: Flight to Gondar. Visit to the medieval castles and the church of Debre Birhan Selassie. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 3: Lalibela: Flight to Lalibela. Exploration of the first group of monolithic churches. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 4: Lalibela: Excursion to the church of Yemrahana Kristos. Visit to the second group of monolithic churches. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 5: Arbaminch: Flight to Addis Ababa, change of plane and continue to Arbaminch. Accommodation in a lodge. Dinner and overnight.
- Day 6: Lake Chamo and Dorze: Boat safari on Lake Chamo. Visit to the Dorze villages. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 7: Key Afer and Ari: Visit Key Afer market. Exploration of Ari villages. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 8: Mago National Park and Turmi: Excursion to Mago National Park (Mursi villages). Visit Jinka museum. Transfer to Turmi. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 9: Karo and Dimeka: Exploration of Karo villages. Visit Dimeka market. Return to Turmi. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 10: Dassanech and Hamer: Visit Dassanech villages. Visit a Hamer village. Return to Turmi. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 11: Konso: Transfer to Konso. Visit villages and Konso museum. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 12: Yirgalem: Departure for Yirgalem. Visit to coffee plantations and tasting. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Day 13: Return to Addis Ababa: Visit to a Sidama village. Visit to the Abiata-Shala National Park. Transfer to Addis Ababa and day use in the hotel.
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