9-days Cultural Southern Ethiopia Tour

Package Overview

Short Information of the Tour.
Tour Code: AETT-SE-9 Tour Program to Southern Ethiopia
Attraction: Cultural, History, Religion, Scenery and Wildlife
Duration: 9 Days
Transportation: Surface Drive, and Boat ride

Time: Throughout the Year

Short Summary:

This Nine Days tour itinerary offers a combination of cultural, natural and historical parts of the Southern Ethiopia, a visit to Addis Ababa, Chencha, Arba minch, Konso, Jinka, Mago, Turmi and Yabelo will be the main destination of the tour.

Upon arrival, Meet and greet you Access Eco Trekking Ethiopia Tours representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to your hotel.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Addis - Chencha

  Early in the morning, Drive from Addis to Chencha via Hosaena. On the way you may have time to visit one of the following archeological sites of interest:
  Tiya ancient stellae field a UNESCO World Heritage site
  Adadi Maryam – rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela.
  Melka Kunture – pre-historic tool-making site
  Finally, proceed to Dorze village, high in the Guge Mountains and visit Chancha. From this view you will be see on the left way Abaya and in the right way Chamo lakes. If you are lucky, you will see Chellada Baboons (Endemic Animal).
  The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving.
  
  Overnight: Stay at a traditional hut.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 2 : Chencha - Arba Minch - Konso

  An early morning drive will take us to Arba minch city. After breakfast in Arbamich, we will take a boat ride on Lake Chamo to see the huge Nile Crocodiles and Hippos. After lunch drive to Konso.
  
  Overnight: At Konso.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Koso - Jinka

  In the morning before departing for Jinka we will have time to visit the King of Konso, the “Waka” – konso grave marking for their dead and “New York” – natural sand formations that look like sky scrapers. The intricate landscape terracing of the Konsos is fascinating. From Konso we continue our journey to Jinka. on the way we pass through Key Afar is home to the Benna tribe.
  
  Dinner and overnight at Jinka.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Jinka - Mago - Turmi

  In the morning, drive to Mago national park to visit the Mursi tribe. The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes. Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills and visit a local Ari village then drive to Turmi.
  
  Dinner and overnight in Turmi.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Turmi

  In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe. Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a local Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited. At night you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as Evangadi.
  
  Overnight: in Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Turmi

  Drive to Murulle, Dus and Koricho. Here you will find the Karo people who, while they are the smallest tribe of the Omo Valley in number, they are also known to be the most decorated. Return to Turmi for another opportunity to find Bull Jumping ceremony. Dinner and overnight in Turmi.

• Day 7 : Turmi - Yabelo

  On the way to Konso we will visit and pass though Arbori and Woyto tribes. The drive from Konos to Yabelo passes thought scenic desert and Acacia forest where the Borenna tribe roam with their cattle, goats and camels. Lunch in Konso.
  
  Dinner and overnight in Yabelo.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Yabelo - Awassa

  Yabelo to Awassa is the true coffee land of the South. The whole area is coffee growing. You will see the magical beans at close range – from processing to the tasting. Lunch en route.
  
  Dinner and overnight in Awassa.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 : Awassa - Addis

  An early morning walk by Lake Awassa will be fascinating as one can set a number of birds – some endemic. A little drive after breakfast will take us to “Fish Market”. A colorful scene will await us fishermen sell their night’s catch for the towns people. Pelicans compete with Marabous for a bit a leftover. Continue on journey of Addis. On the way we visit the beautiful Rift Valley Lakes. 50 Kms. from Addis we will visit the crater lakes of lakes of Debre Zeit (Besheftu) Lunch en route. Dinner will be in a traditional restaurant with cultural live music.
  
  Overnight in hotel or departure to your country.
  End of Tour.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Private Guide
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Sim Card
• Welcome Drink
• Mineral Water
• Non Veg Meals
• Veg Meals
• Veg & Non Veg Meals

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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