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| Highlights Of Ethiopia:Historic Route & Omo Valley |
This Ethiopia Tour features the historical, cultural and natural attractions of the northern and southern region of Ethiopia. Fascinating cultures and friendly locals ensure an unforgettable experience.
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Departure Day: Daily Guaranteed Departure with 2 participants minimum
Ethiopia has old, fascinating history, and is home to many diverse colorful cultures. In the northern part of this tour you will experience ancient monasteries, Castles, rock-hewn churches, Steles and Ethiopia’s magnificent natural beauty. The second part of the program is a cultural tour for visiting the people in the Southern Omo Valley. This adventure takes you on a cultural high, exploring some of the most remote areas of Ethiopia where some of the most colorful and beautiful tribes of the world live. The Mursi, with their decorative lip plates, the Hamer in their amazing hair decorations, the Ari, the Bena and several other tribes are covered on this trip.
Day 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa, city tour of Addis Ababa
WELCOME TO ETHIOPIA. On arrival we will be met in Addis Ababa at Bole International Airport and transfers to Jupiter International Hotel. An overview of the program and itineraries will be given. The rest of the day visit historical sites in Addis Ababa including the National Archaeological Museum, where we will view the 3.6 million year old remains of “Lucy”, whose skeletal remains when discovered in 1974. You will also visit the Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University, Holy Trinity Cathedrals and Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis.
Overnight Jupiter International Hotel
Day 2: Fly Bahir Dar. Morning, Blue Nile Falls afternoon Boat trip
After breakfast fly to Bahar Dar. After check into the Hotel and refreshment, we take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit ancient monasteries. We will visit two of the most accessible and representative of the monasteries, still serving their original function, Ura Kidane Mehret, and Azwa Maryam. In the afternoon visit to the impressive Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tis Isat or 'Smoke of Fire’. Overnight Tana or Papyrus Hotel
Day 3: Drive Gondar Tour of Gondar
We experience typically in an Ethiopian African landscape as we drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar- 180 kms over wide grazing land, hilly mountains with numerous farmlands. The rest of the day visit attractions in Gondar. The attractions that you visit in Gondar includes: Castles of Gondar- are included in the World Heritage List, the royal Fasiledes Bath and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its unique murals. Overnight Goha or Foger Hotel
Day 4 Fly Axum
After breakfast fly to Axum. The ancient city of Aksum is found close to Ethiopia's northern border. It marks the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopia, when the Kingdom of Aksum was the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia. After check in to Remehay hotel, sightseeing tour of Axum that includes: St. Mary church where the original Arc of the covenant housed in, Archeological Museum, Stelaes, tombs, and palace. Overnight Remehay Hotel
Day 5: Fly Lalibela
We take a short flight to Lalibela then drive 23kms to the town where all the 11 monolithic Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela are situated. Then after visit the churches lie in rock cradles one behind the other: Bet Golgotha, Bet Mika'el, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel and Bet Medhane Alem. Bet Medhane Alem, the largest one, is built like a Greek Temple and its stone floor is so polished by the countless numbers of visitors that it reflects shafts of light from apertures in the walls high above. Overnight Mountain View or Jerusalem
Day 6: Fly to Addis Ababa
After breakfast you will check in to the Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa. The remainder of day is at leisure for your own program. Overnight Jupiter International Hotel
Day 7: Drive Arba Minch
Drive to Arba Minch via Wolayta Sodo, about 505 km south of Addis Ababa. This drive will take us along some of the Rift Valley Lakes and we will stop shortly at Lake Ziway, best known for its birdlife. We will also drive through the Wolayta farmlands, with views of the lush green hills and valleys. You arrive late in the afternoon at Arba Minch - meaning 'Forty Springs' in Amharic. Arba Minch takes its name from the bubbling streams that cover the groundwater forest occupying the flats of the town. Overnight Bekele Molla or similar hotel
Day 8: Drive Jinka:
If the day is Thursday, Key Afer Market can be visited en route. After break fast drive to Konso where colorfully costumed dress, impressive terracing of the Land and unusually engraved wooden statues used as grave markers can be seen. Further along the route visit the Woito people live in the area around Woito River and Tsemay village. Continue driving to Jinka for overnight in Jinka Resort or similar Hotel.
Day 9: Jinka- Mursi- Jinka
After breakfast leave Jinka and drive to Mursi village to visit and appreciate the very attractive culture of Mursi tribe. They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women who, on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. Proceed to Mago National Park. After a picnic lunch in the late afternoon drive back to Jinka. Overnight Jinka Resort or similar Hotel
Day 10: Jinka – Turmi
After breakfast drive to Turmi through Dimeka for the visit of Hamer people and their village. Turmi is a small town, which is the base to visit the Hamer village. Hamers have remarkable hairstyles made from ochre, water, and binding resin. They rub the mixture into their hair then twist the strands repeatedly to create coppery-colored locks. This is a sign of wealth and welfare. Hamers are considered to be masters of body decoration. Overnight camping at Turmi campsite/ local hotel
Day 11: Drive to Arba Minch
Drive back to Arba Minch: on the way visit the Cushitic speaking Arbore people and their villages. The Abore people adorn themselves with beads and aluminium jewellery. Overnight Bekele Molla or similar hotel
Day 12: Visit Doze village and then drive to Lake Langano
After breakfast visit the Dorze tribe and their village, famed for their bee hive shaped houses and their weaving skills. Weaving is a primary profession for many Dorze. They are also farmers, who prevent soil erosion by ingenious terracing of the mountainsides. Around their huts they have their own little garden with vegetables, spices, tobacco and enset (false-banana or musa ensete).Then after we drive to Lake Langano and Bekele Molla Hotel. The soft brown waters of Langano are set against the blue backdrop of the Arsi Mountains which soar to 4000m. Over 150 species of birds have been recorded here. Overnight at Lake Langano at Bekele Molla Hotel.
Day 13: Lake Langano - Addis Ababa Then Departure
Drive back to Addis Ababa through the Great Rift Valley. In the Evening a fare well diner party in one of the Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with dances from the different ethnic Groups. Transfer out to the airport for departure back to home.
PRICE
Price per person based on 2 persons traveling = US $ 2860.
The above price doesn’t include the cost of the domestic flight for the Sector
- Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar
- Gondar – Axum
- Axum - Lalibela
- Lalibela - Addis Ababa
The current cost for the domestic flight is US $ 570 per person.
DISCOUNTED GROUP COST
From 4 - 5 Participants = per person US $ 2500.
From 6 - 7 Participants = per person US $ 2300.
The current cost for the domestic flight is US $ 570 per person.
Single room supplement = US $ 360.
AVAILABLE GROUP TOUR DEPARTURES
From 26 September 2009 - 8 October 2009
From 10 - 22 October 2009
From 7 - 19 November 2009
From 19 - 31 December 20089
From 2 - 14 January 2010
Price includes:
•Meet and greet at airport
•All accommodation based on twin room occupancy
•Meals in Addis, on bed & breakfast basis
•Meals out of Addis, on full board basis
•All entrance fees at sites, churches, parks and villages.
•All transfers and visits in Addis Ababa using mini-bus according to the itinerary.
•All Ground transportation including insurance, fuel and all costs of the driver.
•Guide service.
•Local Guide and scout fees in parks and villages
•Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit two monasteries and churches on the islands of Lake Tana
•Farewell dinner in Addis to enjoy traditional Ethiopian food & Music; transfer & guide
•A traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a convenient time in the program
•Government taxes
Price doesn’t include
•International flights
•Domestic Flights
•Lunch and Dinner in Addis Ababa
•Any kind of drinks including local non-alcoholic beverage and alcoholic drinks
•Video filming and photography fees
•Incidental meals, snacks and drinks
•Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc
•All what is not included in the list above
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