13 Days Start From Addis Ababa – Option 2: A Complete Ethiopian Adventure

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I proposed two options of itinerary and you can choose one of the Tour schedules below.

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Experience the best of Ethiopia in this 13-day journey, starting from the vibrant capital of Addis Ababa. This tour option offers a comprehensive exploration of Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and ancient history, providing an unforgettable adventure for every traveler.

Over the course of 13 days, you’ll travel through the country’s most iconic regions. Begin with a city tour of Addis Ababa, visiting cultural landmarks and museums before heading north to explore the historical wonders of the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your adventure by visiting the Simien Mountains National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes and wildlife, including the Gelada monkeys and the rare Ethiopian wolf.

Next, venture into the southern Omo Valley, where you’ll meet indigenous tribes such as the Hamar, Mursi, and Karo, and witness their traditional way of life. Throughout the journey, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit beautiful lakes, such as Lake Tana, and marvel at the vibrant culture of Ethiopia’s various ethnic groups.

This 13-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to experience the full spectrum of Ethiopia’s diverse natural beauty, fascinating cultures, and historic landmarks. Whether you’re drawn to Ethiopia’s ancient history, unique wildlife, or cultural richness, this tour offers an unforgettable and immersive experience, with expert guides ensuring you explore the country’s most remarkable destinations.

I proposed two options of itinerary and you can choose one of the Tour schedules below. It is an ideal and flexible program. The itinerary for the south is highly flexible. There is a specific day for markets. You have to be on the markets on a due day to attend the colorful markets But, there is no specific day for ceremony and festival. The driver has contacts in all villages of Omo valley. If something is to happen in one village, we will leave the plan aside and drive to the village to be a part of the event.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

10 days accommodations

Car fuel and driver allowance

Private guides

Boat hire

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals

Local guide fees

Destinations fees

Day 1 Arrival & City Tour

Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, meet with your guide, and head to your hotel for check-in and breakfast. Site seeing activity of Addis Ababa including the national museum- the final resting place for ”Lucy”, visit also the Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Panoramic view and the oldest Palace of Menelik II. Finally, visit the different sections of Merkato-the largest open-air market in Africa. O/N. Hotel
Day 1 Addis Ababa to Arba Minch.

Leave your hotel for the drive to Arba Minch via Butajira-Hossahina road. On the way, visit the rock church of Adadi Mariam, and make a stop at Tiya Stella field. Lunch on the way. Late in the afternoon arrive in Arbaminch.
Day 3 Chencha & Lake Chamo

Drive to the top of Guge mountain on which the Dorze tribes settled. The Dores were once warriors and now turned to agriculturalists. Live in an elephant-shaped hut, these tribes are famous for their weaving culture. You will be introduced by your guide to how these people are living. Back to Arba Minch. After lunch, boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the Crocodile Market and Hippo farm. Spot so many bird species. O/N. Paradise Lodge.
Day 4 Arba Minch to Jinka

We will today’s activity by the drive to Jinka-the capital city for the southern Omo Valley Region. After some miles, you will pass through Konso town, the settlement for the hard worker people-the Konso People and who are considered to be the first people to introduce Terracin in Ethiopia. Lunch stop in Weito- the marketplace for Tsemay tribes. After lunch head to Jinka; on the way, you will meet with Tsemay, Bena, and Ari tribes.

O/N. Jinka Resort
Day 5 Mursi Village and Museum

Drive to Mago National park to process the entry permit for the park to visit the Mursi tribes. These tribes are famous for their lower lip plate(for women) and the Donga or stick fighting(for men)-believed to be the path to boyhood to adulthood. The Mursi live in Mago national park territory. After the lunch break, visit South Omo Museum and Research center. Also, visit the village of Ari tribes.

O/N. Jinka Resort
Day 6 Karo & Turmi

Head to visit another Omo Valley tribe who settled at the shore of Omo River-The Karo Tribes- who are agro-pastoralists and considered to be the master of Body painters. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon, arrive in Turmi- home for Hamer tribes. Having their own typical culture, the Hamer tribes are the most welcoming, friendly, and Photogenic tribes. Their dressing style and hairstyle make the Hamer women very different from others. Bull Jumping-another typical culture for the Hamer man and Evangady”Dancing at Night” are some of the performances not to be missed while you visit these tribes. These performances are taken place during the Wedding- after harvesting.

O/N. Buska Lodge
Day 7 Dassenech Tribes and Turmi Market

Drive to visit Dassenech tribes who are living on the other side of the Omo River. You will cross the river by local boat to visit their village. Back to Turmi and visit the Hamer market in Turmi(Monday), visit also Hamer village.

O/N. Buska Lodge
Day 8 Turmi to Konso

Leave Turmi for the drive to Konso. On the way, visit the village of Arbore tribes who have similar culture with the Borena Oromo. Upon arrival in Konso, you will visit the Koso village and the Konsos’ Chief who has a remarkable influence on dealing and solving problems for the society.

O/N. Lodge
Day 9 Konso to Yabello

After breakfast, visit ”New York in Konso” which is a beautiful land formation by erosion. Picnic lunch on the way, late in the afternoon arrive in Yabello.

O/N. Hotel
Day 10 Yabellol

Excursion trip to visit Elsod and sing well.

O/N. Hotel
Day 11 Yabello/Yirgalem

Check out from your hotel for the drive to Yirgalem. On the way enjoy the surrounding dense coffee forest. You will visit a coffee farm. Arrive in Yergalem Aregash Lodge situated in the middle of the forest. Walk around to spot so many bird species.

O/N. Argash Lodge
Day 12 Yirgalem to Langano

Drive to Awassa to visit the fish market at the shore of Lake Awassa. Spot so many bird species. Head also to Wendogenet to enjoy the surrounding forest and to explore the source of the hot spring close to the hotel. Lunch in Wendogenet Wabishebelle Hotel. In the afternoon drive to Langano-another rift Valley Lake.

O/N. Hotel
Day 13 Langano to Addis Ababa

Leave the hotel for the drive to Addis Ababa. On the way visit Lake Zeway for its bird species and fish products. Lunch stop in Mojo. You will arrive in Addis Ababa after visiting the Crater lakes in Debre Zeit. In the evening, dinner in a traditional restaurant and cultural dance, head to the airport for an international flight.