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Adventure trip to Surma/Suri people
This adventure tour takes you to some of the green and lush routes of Western Ethiopia where coffee originated. The journey also get you acquainted with the tribe of Surma/Suri, who are culturally so vibrat and untouched by many travelers due to their location. Compared with thos ethinic groups in lower Omo valley, the Suri people are more indignious and are still intact with their own rituals and way of life. Men are doing stick fighting contest with one snother when they are about to marry.
Meeting Point
At your hotel or airport
Addis Ababa
Day 1- Addis Ababa
Arrive Addis Abeba transfer to hotel. Balance of the day, do city tour and visit National museum where Lucy is located, Mount Entoto and Merkato. O/n hotel
Jima
Day 2-Addis Ababa- Jimma
After breakfast fly or drive to Jimma, 346km with a population of about 30 million people. O/n Hotel
Miza Teferi
Day 3-Jima-Mizan Teferi
Check out then visit an old palace of Abajifar, reginal loard reigned (1878 - 1932) then head to Mizan Teferi 240km.This is a road that cross the most greenery route in Ethiopia, the region of "Kaffa" where coffee was originated. O/n Hotel
Kibish
Day 4- Mizan-Kibish
Breakfsst and Continue driving to Kibish 200km,
On the way visit Bebeka coffee plantation, Ethiopia’s largest and oldest state coffee farm. O/n camping
Kubish
Day 5-Kibish
Fullday in kibish visiting the village of Suri (Surma) tribes. The Suri or Surma tribes are an islated ethinic group living in a remote corner of south-western Ethiopia. Like the Mursi, women practices lip plate insertion, meaning
at their puberty most women have their bottom teeth removed in order to get their lower lip pierced. Once the lip is pierced, it’s then slowly stretched out by changing the size of the plate. O/n Camping
Kibish
Day 6- Kibish-Tulgit- Kubish
After breakfast, drive to the village of Tulgit; 20km, if available today is the day that we see stick-fighting event, a ritual ceremony that young men are fighting one from another to prove themselves they pass from younghood to manhood and a criual time to get their life partner. O/n camping
Mizan Teferi
Day 7- Kibish-Mizan
Today we drive to Mizan via Maji village with a stop at any available market places. O/n hotel
Jima
Day 8-Mizan-Jima
Check out hotel and drive back to Jima using the same road we had the first day. On the way, visit Wush Wush tea plantation. O/n hotel
Addis Ababa
Day 9-Jima-Addis Abeba
Take breakfsst then fly to Addis Ababa. On arrivel, do more activities and finalize the city tour. After farewell dinner, drop at the airport for departure home.
End of our service
Optional- Jima-Omo valley. This route can be extended to Omo valley for those who have more days to travel.
Ending Point
At your hotel or airport
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
-Meal in full bord basis
-Tea/coffee and juice during meal time
-1 bottle of water/day/pax
-campung & hotel accommodation
-4x4 land crusier to Surma
-Mini van in Addis Abeba
-English speaking guide all the way
-Local guide at every destination
-All Entrance fee
-Fuel expense
-Scout
-Gov. Tax
Local & Intl air fare
-Alcoholic drinks
-Any kinds of personal expenses like shopping
-stick fighting ceremony patment
-Tipping and so on
-Visa and insurance payment
Tour Important Information
-Ask permission before taking phoho of Surma tribe
-Negotiatiate with the photo price
-Respect the way they live
-Taste their food or local drink if you are invited to do so.
Available all year around.
Important message from the guide
As I am working in the travel business, I work from Monday- Sunday. But in the month of May 2023, I am not available in Addis Ababa for I fly to Gondar. In case if your are coming there by that month, I can arrange you all the necessary things for the city tour of Gondar and trekking or day trip to the Simen mountains NP.
Also, I'm happy to create a special itinerary for you and your family, friends or loved ones up on your request. Thus, please feel free to contact me at any time when you schedule to travel Ethiopia.
A JOURNEY FOR A PURPOSE!
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
