Arba Minch Jinka Turmi Awassa Debre-Zeit

Day 1: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch

Upon arrival ; be met and assisted by our representatives for the transfer to the hotel. Arbaminch literally means "forty springs", the name it got from its famous forty local springs, and is located 515 Km from Addis Ababa, the capital city.
Overnight stay in Arba Minch Swaynes Hotel.

Day 2: Jinka

After breakfast, we will drive about 275 Km asphalted road to Jinka. En route we will stop in Konso to pay a visit to the third generation Konso king and the Konso village, also known as Kantas. Konso is best known for its natural landscapes, terraces and wooden statues, also known as Waka. After lunch at Kanta lodge, we will continue driving to Jinka past the famous natural mud towers named by locals "Konso New York" because they resemble sky-scrapers. Overnight stay in Jinka Resort or similar.

Day 3: Jinka - Mursi - Jinka

In the morning we will drive to visit the Mursi tribes past Mago National Park (30 Km from Jinka). While you are driving through the park, you may get a chance to see many Guenter's dik-dik and a few olive Baboons, Guereza (black and white Columbus monkeys), an occasional greater or lesser kudu and Defassa waterbuck. We shall proceeding to Mursi village, the most popular people in Omo valley; you will like and appreciate the culture and custom of Mursi people. The Mursi women are best known for their giant lip plate which signals that they have reached maturity and are ready to get married. You will also learn more about the Mursi men who are famous for their stick fighting ceremony known as Donga.After the visit we will drive back to Jinka.
Overnight stay in Jinka Resort or similar.

Day 4: Jinka - Turmi

After breakfast we will drive to Turmi (117 kms from Jinka) via Key Afer and Dimeka. If the day is Market day (Thursday in Key-Afer or Saturday in Dimeka) we will see the colorful markets where different tribes such as the Tsemai, Benna, Hammer, Karo and Ari come together. The Hamer tribes are famous for their body decoration and women's unique hair style. We may also be able to see "Bull jumping", a traditional Hamer coming -of-age ceremony, if there is one. In the evening we can see the traditional night dancing, known as Evangadi
Overnight stay in Turmi Evangadi Lodge.

Day 5: Turmi - Omorate - Turmi

This morning we will drive to Omorate where Dassenech (Galeb) tribes live. They are inhabitant of both side of lower course of Omo River. We will cross the river by small boat and visit their village. The Dassenech are also known for their body decoration and scaring. Drive back to Turmi, en route visit one of the Hamer tribes.
Overnight stay in Turmi Evangadi Lodge.

Day 6: Arba Minch

Early in the morning we will start driving back to Arbaminch 276 km (65% asphalt and 35% Paved and graveled road) from Turmi. We will be driving to Konso past the famous natural mud towers named by locals "Konso New York" because they resemble sky-scrapers. We will stop in Konso to pay a visit to the third generation Konso king and the Konso village, also known as Kantas. Konso is best known for its natural landscapes, terraces and wooden statues, also known as Waka. After lunch at Kanta lodge, we will be driving to Arbaminch Overnight stay in Arba Minch Swaynes Hotel.

Day 7: Hawassa

After early breakfast in Arbaminch, we will drive to Hawassa (276 Km asphalt road). Hawassa is a city on the shore of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley 275 km from Addis Ababa. The city is known for the tourist attractions like Lake Hawassa, 'Amora Gedel', Tabor Hill and magnificent international standard luxury Resorts and accommodations. In the afternoon you will be at leisure to enjoy the city
Overnight stay in Hawassa Pina Hotel.

Day 8: Hawassa -Addis Ababa

In the morning, en route to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia 275 Kms from Hawassa, we will drive past the Great Rift Valley Lakes of Langano, Abyata, Shalla and Lake Zway to Debre-Zeit where we will have lunch at the beautiful Kuriftu Resort and Spa. Late afternoon you will arrive in Addis Ababa (45 km driving).
Overnight stay in Addis Ababa.

Day 9: Debre-Zeit

In the morning, we will drive 230 Km asphalt road to Debre-Zeit, the city of five crater exotic lakes. On the way to Debre-Zeit we will visit the Great Rift Valley Lakes: Langano, Abyata, Shalla and Lake Zway. We will arrive in Debre-Zeit around late afternoon and visit the carter lakes within 5 km radius Hora, Bishoftu, Babogaya and Kuriftu with varieties of bird life. Overnight stay in Debre-Zeit Kuriftu Resort & Spa.

Day 10: Addis Ababa

After breakfast we will drive 45 km asphalt road and check-in to hotel. In the morning we will be visiting the National Museum (archeological and ethnological) which houses the oldest humid fossil (Lucy). We will continue our visit to the magnificent Holy trinity Cathedral church which was built to commemorate of Ethiopian liberation from Italian occupation a short driving distance from the museum. After lunch, we will be heading north to Mt. Entoto to see the beautiful view of the whole city from top of a mountain. We may want to enjoy the night-life of Addis this evening.
Overnight stay in Atals Hotel or Similar

Day 11: Departure
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Today we will have an enjoyable final day, including shopping at the largest open market in Africa – the Merkato, visiting the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and more tour of the capital city. In the evening, after a farewell dinner at one of the Ethiopian traditional restaurants; evening transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Vehicles: for city tour by bus and for South by Toyota land cruiser model 2008-2010 in excellent condition 4 clients on each Land cruiser for all tour; 3* hotel in Addis Ababa on HB (half board) basis for one night and last day room day use; 2-3* hotels out of Addis Ababa on FB (full board) on Twin sharing basis room occupancy; Meals out of Addis Ababa including non alcoholic drinks during meals time; English speaking Guide and Local guide fees; Scout; Boat trip on Lake Chamo in Arbaminch and on Lake Awassa; Transfer in and out; All entrance fees; as on the program.

Drinks and meals in Addis Ababa; Alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic drinks out of meals for all the tour; Flights; including embarkation fees, airports porters and taxes; Visa and airport taxes; Photo and Video filming fees; Laundry services; Excess baggage charges; expenses to see dances; ceremonies; Tips personal travel insurance; Hotel/airport porter fees and gratitude expenses; All personal expense; All whatever not included under the list ''service include''.