5 Days South Ethiopia Tour
Joined 2023
Dorze is an ethnic group in Ethiopia, primarily located in the southern part of the country, known for their unique culture and traditions. They are famous for their distinctive woven bamboo houses, which are large, circular structures with conical thatched roofs. The Dorze are skilled in weaving and produce intricate, colorful textiles, often used for clothing and ceremonial purposes. They also practice agriculture, growing crops like barley, maize, and enset (a staple food crop).
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Addis Ababa
- At the lobby of your hotel.
Awassa
DAY - 1
08:00 - 10:30 - Depart from Addis Ababa south to Awassa, through the Great Rift Valley
11:00 - 12:30 - stop at Lake Ziway to admire the vibrant birdlife on the shores of the lake.
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 17:30 - Proceed south to Wondo Genet, former Emperor Haile Selassie’s favorite weekend getaway spot. Here you can take a shower in the therapeutic hot spring waters, swim in the pool and a short hike in the forest
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
Dorze
DAY - 2
09:00 - 10:00 - visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze,
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 visit the crocodile market
15:00 - 17:00 - will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people. If today is market day (in Dorze village on Monday and Thursday and in nearby Chencha on Tuesday and Saturday)
18:30 - 19:30 dinner
Konso
DAY - 3
08:30 - 10:30 - Depart from Arba Minch to Konso.
11:00 - 12:00 - visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues.
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
14:30 - 16:30 - visit the “natural New York Village”, named after the tall sand formations resembling skyscrapers. Market day in Konso is Monday and Thursday.
18:00 - 19:30 - Dinner
Arbaminch
DAY -4
08:00 - 11:50 - Depart from Konso to Arba Minch.
12:30 - 16:30 - take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos
18:30 - 19:50 - Dinner
Addis Ababa
DAY -5
09:00 - 18:00 - Early in the morning, depart from Arba Minch for a full day’s drive back to Addis. On the way you may have time to visit one of the following archeological sites of interest:
- Tiya - ancient stellae field and UNESCO World Heritage site
- Adadi Maryam – rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela
- Melka Kunture – pre-historic tool-making site
Ending Point
Addis Ababa
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Vehicle hire (Toyota Landcruiser or minibus or similar), including English-speaking driver/guide, driver’s allowance (for his food & accommodation), fuel and insurance
- A 4 start hotel including breakfast
- Entrance fees to all locations including local guide service and boat trip on Lake Chamo
- All applicable taxes
- Lunch, dinner and beverages, including all alcoholic beverages
- Camera and/or photo fees
- Tips for driver, guides, etc (at your discretion)
- Items of a personal nature
Tour Important Information
-Market day in Konso is Monday and Thursday.
-Please wear comfortable shoes & outfits.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Demeke G.
I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa. I used to work in Addis Ababa for more than 7 years. I became a National Government Licensed Guide in English and French in 2018. I am a graduate of history and heritage management.
Since then, I have guided more than 300 tours in Addis Ababa as well as Bahir Dar, Gondar, Danakil Depression and Tigray churches, Omo Valley, Lalibela, the Siemen Mountains, Bale Mountains, and various day trip programs while improving my tours. Ethiopia is a country with a rich cultural, historical, and natural attraction with more than 80 ethnic groups and languages.
My tours are very flexible, and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or as a member of group tours. I like food, and I know many restaurants that provide typical Ethiopian traditional cuisine along with the traditional Ethiopian coffee. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to have memorable experience in Ethiopia.
Reviews
Diana R.
“Beautiful walk through impressive landscapes ”
Blue Nile gorge, Jemma valley and Portuguese bridge are absolutely amazing places of fantastic beauty. If you are in Ethiopia for only one day it is for sure the must-visit place. It would give a lot of unforgettable memories (and photos) to those who prefer walking in nature over city sightseeing. Our guide Demeke was very friendly, punctual, respectable guy with perfect English and a huge amount of knowledge regarding the tour. Highly recommended, 10/10
Demeke G.
Dear Diana and your families, I would like to saythank you for choosing me to be your guide and happy with the services I am providing for your families. I am so grateful for the time we spent together.
$1,099/ per person
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