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8 Days Southern Part of Ethiopia
You will have a unique experience of visiting you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site),fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa ,boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. Day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe,Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area.
Meeting Point
At the hotel or the airport
Day 1 meet at your hotel in Addis Ababa or at the airport
After breakfast we will depart to to south of Addis Ababa on our way we will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site),after having lunch we will depart for overnight at Hawasa.
Day 2 ,A visit to a city of Awassa and Arba Minch
In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. You 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), that will be visited. Overnight in Dorze
Day 3, A vsist to Arba Minch and Turmi
In the morning, depart to Arba Minch for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. Afterwards, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi. On the way you will pass through the village of Weyto (market day Saturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, where you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday). Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi. Overnight in Turmi
Day 4, A visit to Omorate
In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe. Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village. If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited. Overnight in Turmi.
Day 5,A vsist to Jinka
Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. Afterwards, continue to Jinka. Overnight in Jinka
Day 6 a visit to Musri and mago national park
In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe. The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes. Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village. Overnight in Jinka
Day 7,A visit Jinka to Arba
After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via Key Afar and Konso. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. This is another very popular market in the region. After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. Today you will have a brief opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, proceed driving to Arba Minch. Overnight in Arba Minch
Day 8, a full day drive from Arba mInch to Addis Ababa
Early in the morning, depart from Arba Minch for a full day’s drive to Addis Ababa.
Ending Point
at your hotel or airport
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Airport pickup, four wheel car for the whole tour, guide and driver fees, Accommodation, entrance fees, boat trip.
Tips, photography ,all meals ,alcoholic drinks and other expense's will be upon the client.
Tour Important Information
- Market days vary depending on the days we travel since market days in the south are on a weekly basis.
- Must bring mosquito repellent since some of the areas are malaria areas.
- Bring some medicine and antibiotics in case of an emergency.
- Bring hiking shoes and warm jackets; sometimes it will rain.
- Always advise people to bring cash; sometimes the ATM machines don't work well all over the country.
- Some areas are culturally sensitive, and we have to be cautious.
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
