This trip includes; History, culture, Nature and Adventure spots in the country.
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Discover major tourist attractions in Ethiopia!
This trip includes History, Nature and vibrant culture of Omo valley.
upon arrival in Addis Ababa you will met and assisted by our Guide and transfer in your hotel. After check in and coffee break you will have a half day city tour. Your city tour includes; National Museum, Entoto hills, and Markato(The biggest open air market in Africa). Overnight in Addis Ababa, Hotel.
Upon arrival in Semara your driver will pick you up from the airport and keep drive to Dallol.
This is real adventure. Dallol is one of the world's most unusual hydrothermal areas. It is well known with its green, red, Braun acid ponds and toxic chlorine and sulphuric gasses. Dallol is one of the hottest and deepest places in our planet, about 120 meters below sea level. That is the main area of Ethiopia’s salt mining at Lake Asale. Overnight in Amedela, camping.
Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of north-eastern Ethiopia, which is itself part of the wider Afar Triangle. The volcano is located in the Danakil Depression. Overnight Erta ale.
After an early breakfast take your drive to Hawzen via the North Star town of Mekele. After lunch break in Mekele, keep drive to the dramatic landscape Gehralta Mountains. Overnight Hawzen in a Hotel.
The rugged terrain, towering cliffs, and dramatic rock formations of Gheralta create a visually striking landscape.
This day you will visit two amazing rock-hewn churches among the 120 rock churches in tigray region. The two well known churches are Abbuna yemata and Mariam korkur, the 6th and 4th century rock churches respectively . They are not easily accessible, you climb the rocks with the help of rope to get in to the churches. Overnight in Hawzen, Hotel.
This day you will experience stone wall tigrian houses and enjoy the magic landscape. On the why you will stop a 2700 years of Yeha temple. Yeha is thought to have been the pre-aksumite capital of Ethiopia, and the Yeha Temple dates to this period, particularly 700 BC during the reign of D’mt. The temple was built in honour of the moon god Almougah in the Sabean style, which was common across sub-Saharan Africa. Overnight in Axum Hotel.
Discovering anicient city of Axum
Axum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Ethiopia’s most historically significant cities, known for its ancient ruins, obelisks, and as the former capital of the Aksumite Empire.
In the Afternoon, Explore the famous stelae (obelisks) that date back to the 4th century AD including impressive archeological museum. The largest obelisk, standing at 24 meters, is an iconic symbol of Axum's ancient civilization.
Visit important religious site, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and historical significance, St. Mary of Zion:, visit different archeological sites, tombs. Overnight in Axum, Hotel.
Discovering the hidden treasure of Lake Tana,
Take a half day boat trip on Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Penninsula and the monasteries and the outlet of the Blue Nile River. Overnight Bahir Dar, in a hotel. FB
Visit the Blue Nile fall. The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning “great smoke”. Overnight in Bahir Dar, in a hotel.
After briefly settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings. Additionally, visit Fasilidas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations, and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling painting in Ethiopia. Overnight Gondar, in a hotel.
After early break fast in Gondar, drive to the simen mountains national park. It is the only natural attraction which registered by UNESCO in Ethiopia. It has dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife. Massive erosion over millions of years has carved out jagged peaks, deep valleys, and sheer cliffs, creating a spectacular scenery. The park is a biodiversity hotspot, home to endangered species like the Walia ibex, Gelada baboon, and Ethiopian wolf. Overnight Gondar, in a hotel.
Lalibela is a center of religion and the home of dozen rock hewn churches, which are beyond human imagination. Overnight: lalibela in a hotel.
In the morning, start your tour of the Rock-hewn churches of lalibela, visiting the northwestern cluster of churches-Bete Medahnialem, Bete Mariam, Bete maskel, Bete Denagil, Bete Mikael and Golgota. After lunch continue with the southeastern cluster of churches - Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Merkorios, Bete Amanual and Bete Aba libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches, Bete Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia- saint Gerge. Overnight Lalibela in a hotel.
In the morning , continue with the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, you will visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George. Overnight in Lalibela, Hotel.
Arba Minch is located southern part of Ethiopia, 450 km from Addis Ababa. Late in the afternoon you will visit Dorze village.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. Overnight in Arba Minch, hotel/Lodge. FB
Drive Arba Minch to Konso, 85 km and visit Konso tribal village, remarkable stone terraced field, Museum of Wooden Statue.
The Konso villages are a flowing composition of rock walls and wood. They have an amazing terracing culture for the last 800 years. It is registered by UNESCO. With a bit of luck you will meet the Konso traditional king, KALA. Overnight Konso in a hotel.
In the afternoon we are guests in a typical Hammer village. Above all, they attach great importance to their headdress and their hairstyle. The hair is rubbed with a mixture of butter, lime and ochre earth, shaped and decorated with feathers. With a bit of luck we can be there when the young men do their bull jump to show the community his marriage readiness. Overnight in Turmi, a lodge.
After breakfast drive to Omorate to visit one of amazing tribe in omo valley "Dasanech". The dasanech situated the south bank of omo river. They have 8 clans and one of them located in Kenya. The Dasanech are very unique with their dome shaped huts and high jumping dances. After you stop your car, you will be crossed the omo river with a wooden boat.
After lunch in Turmi, drive to karo tribe. The Karo tribe is situated the bank of omo river. They are the smallest in number. People can distinguish them by their colourful body paintings. Overnight in Turmi, lodge.
Aftrer an early breakfast drive to Mursi via Jinka. The Mursi; The people with the plate lips, our trip to the Mago national park with a visit to a Mursi village is something unique. the special feature of the Mursi are the clay plates in the cut lips of the women. But the body paintings and the scarce of the men are also extraordinary.
In the afternoon visit Ari village around the town. you will get such a wonderful experiences of Pottery, metal works, cooking local dishes, preparing alcohols. Overnight in Jinka, at a hotel.
Up on arrival, we will have a couple of hours of free hours, if you have any personal interest, like shopping, art Galleries, etc.. Our driver and guide will assist you. Before you departure, you will have a Farewell dinner in an Ethiopian traditional restaurant. Also, we will enjoy some traditional music. Finally, transfer out to the airport.