Tour Code: ATTA 013

Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Surface

Rift Valley Lakes for 3 Nights (4 Days)

Day 01: ADDIS ABABA--- HAWASSA

In the morning, drive to the south via Addis-Butajira road. Here, you will visit the archaeological site of Melka Kunture and Tiya stele and a series of Rift Valley lakes and abundant bird life. The continue driving to Hawassa. O/N at Lewi Resort or similar .    

Day 02: HAWASSA---WONDO GENET

In the morning, you will have visit fish market at Lake Hawassa; and also enjoy and visit in the town of Hawassa. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Wondo Genet for overnight stay at Wondo Genet. This place is one of the sites for forest birds include Endemic bird such as Yellow Fronted Parrot, Abyssinia Oriole, Black winged love birds. Another thing enjoy and swimming volcanic hot spa. O/N Wabi Shebele Hotel.

Day 03: WONDO GENET ---LANGANO

In the morning visit the dense forest with its species and also enjoy and swim the natural volcanic hot spa as tried to mention in the Day 2 above. In the late afternoon, continue drive to Langano, en route visiting Abijjaita-Shalla Lakes National Park to see the in the park for many species of aquatic birds, particularly great white pelicans and greater and lesser flamingoes, Ostrich Farming, and also endemic mammals such Warthogs, Grand Gazelles and others which are available there. O/N at Sabana Lodge or similar.

Day 04: LANGANO---ADDIS--DEPARTURE

In the morning stay in Langano, enjoying and swimming; and in the afternoon depart to Addis via Debrezeit, en route visit Lake Ziway’s aquatic birds and continue to crater lakes of D/Zeit and have your lunch there and then drive to Addis. After you will arrive in Addis, we will prove a transfer service to your home and our service will be end up.

Tour Code: ATTA 012

Duration: 13 Days and 12 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Surface

South Omo Valley cultural and tribal safari (12 Nights and 13 Days)

DAY01: ADDIS---HOSSANA

After breakfast drive to the south via Addis-Butajira road. Here, you will visit the archaeological site of Melka Kunture, Adadi Mariam Monastry,Tiya stele and through the beautiful mountainous   country side which inhabited by the Gurage people all the way to Hosanna. O/N Heme international hotel or similar.

DAY 02: HOSSANA--ARBAMINCH

Morning drive to Arba Minch on the way visiting of more Hadiya People & their respected Village, and also before reaching to Arba Minch, you will drive 35 km through another junction to visit the tribal village of Chencha who are known as Dorze People. This tribe is known for its art of weaving and unique house building. Here you will see also the preparation of false banana how it is scrapped and used to be bread and porridge. Then drive to Arba Minch. O/N at Paradise lodge or similar.

DAY 03: ARBAMINCH (NETCHSAR NATIONAL PARK & LAKE CHAMO)

Morning drive to the Netchsar National park where you find the panoramic view and many wild animals such as Burchill Zebra, Swayne’s Hartebeest, grant’s Gazelle, Lesser and Greater Kudu. In the afternoon, you will have a boat ride on Lake Chamo to see the Hippos and Nile Crocodiles. O/N at Paradise Hotel or similar.

DAY 04:  ARBAMINCH---JINKA

Drive to Jinka enroute visiting of different tribal villages and their way of life. On the way, you meet the tribes of Giddole, Derashe, Konso, Tsemay, Benna and Ari. O/N at Jinka Resort  or Eyob hotel or similar.

DAY 05: JINKA-Mago National Park—JINKA

Drive to the Mursi people by crossing the Mago National Park. The Mursi are the people mostly known by using clay and wooden lip plate on their lip and ear lobes. And then attend the village of Key-Afer, more than three tribes congregated for Thursday market, namely Ari, Benna, Hammar, Tsemay and Mali with their unique decoration can easily identified here. Then drive back to Jinka in the afternoon visit of Jinka Museum. O/N Jinka Resort or similar. 

DAY 06: JINKA--- TURMI

Drive to Turmi through the villages of Ari, Benna and Hammer. Then, drive to Turmi. O/N  Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY 07:  SATURDAY TURMI—Murule-- TURMI

Drive to Murulle to visit the Karo village at Korecho. En route attend the Saturday market at Dimeka. After a picnic lunch, you will cross the Omo River to visit the Bume people at Kangate. Then, drive back to Turmi. O/N Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY 08: TURMI—Omorate-- TURMI

Morning drive through the lush forest to Omorate. Then, crossing the Omo River with wooden ferry to visit the Dasenetch tribal villages. Then, drive back to Turmi. O/N Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY 09: TURMI---- YABELLO

Drive to through the Woyto plain and visiting the Elbore tribal village, also visit Konso villages and their age old astonishing terracing practices, and also attend the Monday market at Turmi and Konso then further drive to Yabello along the scenic route, on the way visit of Borenna Oromo People at their respected village. O/N Yabello Motel or similar.

DAY 10: YABELLO--- YIRGALEM

Early morning drive to the Salt mines of the Borena people which they call it ‘Elsod’ and to the singing wells of the Borena people. Then drive to Yirgalem through the coffee forest at Yirgalem and Dila, and enroute visiting the stele of Tutu Fella, the old burial site of the Gedeo people . O/N at Argegash Lodge or similar.

DAY 11: YIRGALEM—WONDOGENT

After breakfast drive to Wondogent along the scenic road, In the after noon walking in the forest which is heaven for bird life and relax in the natural hot spring bath’s and swimming pool. The surrounding vegetation and favorable climate offers great relaxation. Colombus and velvet Monkey are frequently observed, O/N at Wabi Shebelle Hotel.

DAY 12: WONDOGENT-- ADDIS

After breakfast drive to Addis via Shashamene with lunch stops through the rift valley lakes enjoying their scenic beauty along with the different specie of birds.  There is also the Abijjata Shalla National Park that comprises the two Soda Lakes together with their abundant bird life, Antelopes, and the Ostrich Farm that worth to be visited. After visit and enjoyed at this ideal places drive back to Addis en route visiting the creator Lakes around Debrezeit before arriving in Addis. O/N at Addis.

DAY 13:  ADDIS

Addis Ababa city tour that includes, National Museum exhibiting historical, Archeological, pale-ontological (Lucy or Dinqinesh)  and many other findings. The Trinity cathedral famous for its unusual Ethiopian church architecture, Ethnological museum, Markato the biggest open market in East Africa, visit of Yakka Mikael, driving through the main street & avenues, Churchill road and also Addis gives you time for a little exploring into this fascinating city and perhaps a little souvenir shopping –gold, silver, jewelers, leatherwork, materials, art works to name but a few. O/N in Addis. 

Tour Code: ATTA 011

Duration: 11 Days and 10 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Surface

South Omo Valley cultural and tribal safari (10 nights and 11 days)

DAY ONE: ADDIS---ARBAMINCH

Early morning, drive to the south via Addis-Butajira road. Here, you will visit the archaeological site of Melka Kunture, Tiya Stele and through the beautiful mountainous country you will drive 35 km through another junction to visit the tribal village of Chencha (Dorze tribe). This tribe is known for its art of weaving and unique house building. Here you will see also the preparation of false banana how it is scrapped and used to be bread and porridge. Then drive to Arba Minch. O/N at Paradise Lodge or similar.

DAY TWO: ARBAMINCH---TURMI

 Drive to Turmi en route visiting of different tribal villages and their way of life, on the way, you meet the tribes of Arbore, Konso villages and their age old astonishing terracing practices.. O/N Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY THREE: TURMI—Murulle---TURMI

Drive to Murulle to visit the Karo village at Korecho. After a picnic lunch, you will cross the Omo River to visit the Bume people at Kangate. Then, drive back to Turmi. O/N Buska Lodge or similar. 

DAY FOUR: MONDAY TURMI—Omorate---TURMI

Morning drive through the lush forest to Omorate. Then, crossing the Omo River with wooden ferry to visit the Dasenetch tribal villages.  Then drive back to Turmi to attend one of the most Unique & colorful market of Monday market of Turmi dominated by Hamer people. O/N Buska lodge or similar.

DAY FIVE: TUESDAY TURMI----JINKA

Drive to Jinka en route visiting of different tribal villages and their way of life. On the way, you meet the tribes of Village of Elbore, Giddole, Konso, Tsemay, Benna and Ari. In the village of Dimeka, more than three tribes congregated for Tursday Market. O/N at Jinka Resort or similar.

DAY SIX: WEDNESDAY JINKA---Mago National Park----JINKA

Drive to the Mursi people by crossing the Mago National Park. The Mursi are mostly known who adorned by using clay and wooden lip plate on their lip and ear lobes. Then drive back to Jinka Resort or similar.

DAY SEVEN: THURSDAY JINKA---YABELLO

Then, drive back to Arba Minch en route visiting the village of Key-Afer, more than three tribes congregated for Thursday Market,  then further drive to Yabello along the scenic route, on the way visit of Borenna Oromo People at their respected village. O/N Yabello Motel or similar.

DAY EIGHT: YABELLO---YIRGALEM

Early morning drive to the Salt mines of the Borena people which they call it ‘Elsod’ and to the singing wells of the Borena people. Then drive to Yirgalem through the coffee forest at Yirgalem and Dila, and enroute visiting the stele of Tutu Fella, the old burial site of the Gedeo people . O/N at Argegash Lodge or similar.

DAY NINE: YIRGALEM---HAWASSA---LANGANO

In the morning drive back to Langano, via Hawassa and enjoy visiting the Rift valley lakes; Abiyta Shalla, Langano. O/N Sabana Lodge or similar.

DAY TEN: LANGANO---ADDIS

In the morning stay in Langano, enjoying swimming and in the afternoon depart to Addis via Debrezeit, en route visit Lake Ziway’s aquatic birds and continue to Debre Zeit and have your lunch there and then drive to Addis Crater Lakes of D/Zeit. O/N in Addis.

DAY ELEVEN:   ADDIS ABABA-- DEPARTURE

Full day, you will have Addis city tour that includes; visit museums, churches and shopping such as National Museum, Natural History Museum, St.George Cathedral and St. Trinity Cathedral, Shopping at African Grand Market, called Merkato, Entoto Mountains; to visit the over view of the capital Addis, the memorial museum of Emperor Menelik and Empress Taitu and also St. Mary Church and others if the time will be permitted.  

Tour Code: ATTA 010

Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights

Means of Traveling: By Surface

South Omo Valley Cultural and Tribal Safari (7 Nights and 8 Days)

DAY ONE: ADDIS---ARBAMINCH

Early morning, drive to the south via Addis-Butajira road. Here, you will visit the archaeological site of Melka Kunture, Tiya Stele and through the beautiful mountainous country you will drive 35 km through another junction to visit the tribal village of Chencha. This tribe is known for its art of weaving and unique house building. Here you will see also the preparation of false banana how it is scrapped and used to be bread and porridge. Then drive to Arba Minch. O/N at Paradise lodge or similar.

DAY TWO: ARBAMINCH---JINKA

Drive to Jinka enroute visiting of different tribal villages and their way of life. On the way, you meet the tribes of Giddole, Konso, Tsemay, Benna and Ari. In the village of Key-Afer, more than three tribes congregated for Thursday Market. O/N at Jinka Resort or similar hotel.

DAY THREE: JINKA—Mago Natinal Park---JINKA

Drive to the Mursi people by crossing the Mago National Park. The Mursi are mostly known who adorned by using clay and wooden lip plate on their lip and ear lobes. Then drive back to Jinka Resort or similar  hotel.

DAY FOUR: JINKA---TURMI

Drive to Turmi through the villages of Ari, Benna and Hamer. Enroute attend the Saturday Market at Dimeka. Then, drive 20 km further to Turmi. O/N Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY FIVE: TURMI—Murule--TURMI

Drive to Murulle to visit the Karo village at Korecho. After a picnic lunch, you drive back to Turmi to visit one more Hamer Village. Then, drive back to Turmi. O/N   Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY SIX: TURMI---Omorate---TURMI

Morning drive to Omorate through the lush forest. Then you will cross the majestic Omo River through wooden ferry and walk five minutes to meet the Dasenetch Tribal Village. They built unique termite mound like huts and grain stores. Then, Cross the Omo River to drive back to Turmi on the way you will attend Monday Turmi Market. O/N Buska Lodge or similar.

DAY SEVEN: TURMI---ARBAMINCH

You will drive to Arba Minch enroute visiting the Village of Elbore. Then, drive to Arba Minch. O/N at Paradise Lodge or similar.

DAY EIGHT: ARBAMINCH---ADDIS ABABA

Drive back to Addis Ababa through the Great Rift Valley Lakes and enjoying their scenic beauty along with the different species of birds. There is also the Abijjata  Shalla National Park that comprises the two soda lakes together with their abundant bird life and the Ostrich Farm that worth a visit on your way.