Historic Route, Semien Mountains and Omo Valley Tour

17 Nights / 18 Days

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Atop the Ethiopian Highlands, You are Standing On the Very Roof of Africa. this Vast High-altitude Plateau, Marked with Volcanic Peaks and Rent with Deep Gorges, is One of the World’s Most Dramatic Landscapes. Its Soaring Crags and Rock Formations have Been Described as “the Chess Pieces of the Gods.” Where the Escarpment Falls Away On One Side, the Gash of the Rift Valley is Revealed Far Below. Rare Endemic Wildlife such as Walia Ibex, Mountain Nyala, Ethiopian Wolf and Gelada Baboons Roam the Alpine Moors and Grasslands among These Evocative Mountains, While Raptors Soar Overhead. Far Below, Ancient Monuments and Ruins Stand in Testament to Ethiopia’s Rich Human History, Once One of the Greatest Kingdoms On Earth

take a Journey Through Time By Visiting the Northern Classic Historical Route of Ethiopia Taking You to the Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, Gondar’s Castles and the Ancient Town of Axum.

to the South the Omo Valley Awaits You with Its Intriguing–tribes and Landscapes. Spend Some Time Enjoying Natural Surroundings and Game Viewing in the Great Rift Valley Lakes Area.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 :

Upon Arrival in Addis Ababa, You Will Be Met and Transferred to Hotel. –addis Ababa Means “new Flower” in Amharic, and It is Ethiopia’s Largest City. Sitting At An Elevation of About 2,500 Meters Above Sea Level. Today Vist to a Local Synagogue and St. Georges Cathedral, Tomoca’s Coffee House, the Red Terror Martyr’s Museum, a Moving Tribute to the Suffering of Ethiopians During the 1970’s Mengistu-era Persecution .–in the Afternoon , Tour Haile Selassie’s Former Palace, Which is Now the Home of the Ethnological Museum. Exhibits Here Represent the Best Arts and Crafts of the Country and Give An In-depth View of the Various Peoples of Ethiopia. – Finally, Visit the National Museum, Considered By Many to Be the Best Museum in Africa. Here, Cultural and Archaeological Relics, Including a Plaster Cast of “lucy,” the 3.2 Million-year-old Hominid, are Displayed. –at the End of the Day, You have the Opportunity to Drive Through the Mercato, Which is Said to Be Africa’s Largest Open-air Market. Rumor Has It that You Can Bargain for Anything, Even a New Soul! Time Permitting, Visit Churchill Street, Known for Its Many Curio Shops Selling Traditional Ethiopian Crafts and fine Quality Silver and Cotton.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 :

Fly from Addis to Bahir Dar and Visit the Blue Nile Falls Before Lunch. in the Afternoon, Enjoy a Boat Trip On Ethiopia’s Largest Water Body – Lake Tana (3,600–km Sq) to Visit the Island Monasteries of Ura Kidane–mihret (14th Century Ad) and Azwa Mariam (14th Century Ad).
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 :

Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar – the 17th Century Capital of Ethiopia. in the Afternoon, Visit the Imperial Castle Compound of Gondar (unesco World Heritage Site), the ‘bath of Emperor Fasiladas’, the Church of Quskuam Mariam (17th Century Ad), the Residence of Empress Mintwab, and the Church of Debre Birhan Sillassie Which is Famous for Its Wall and Ceiling Paintings.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 :

Drive from Gondar to Debark (the Headquarter of the Simien Mountain National Park), and Proceed 36 Km Farther to the Simien Mountains (unesco World Heritage Site) to View the Endemic Mammal of Ethiopia – the Gelada Baboon, and the Breath-taking Scenery of the Simien Mountains.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 :

Drive to Axum – Continue On the Rugged Road for a Full Day’s Drive to the Fabled City of Axum Via the Lowlands of the Simien Mountains and Tekeze River Gorge. Though this is a Long Journey, the Spectacular Views Make Time Slide Away. Arrive in the Late Afternoon with Time to Enjoy the Beautiful Sunset from the Hotel Terrace.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 :

Have a sightseeing tour of Axum which includes visiting the Archaeological museum of Axum, the famous stele park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the church of St. Mary of Zion which is believed to be the last resting place of the original Ark of the Covenant, the palace and tomb of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel (6th Century AD) as well as the ruin palace of the Queen of Sheba (9th Century BC).
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 :

In the Morning, Fly to Lalibela — Home of the 12th Century Ad Rock Hewn Churches of King Lalibela. in the Afternoon You Get to Visit the First Group of Churches of King Lalibela (unesco World Heritage Site).
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 :

In the morning, mule back ride to the hill top semi monolithic church of Asheton Mariam (12th century AD). Getting to the top of the hill rewards with great and unforgettable scenery of the area. In the afternoon, visit the remaining second and the third group of the churches of Lalibela.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 :

Return to Addis Ababa By Air in the Morning. Continue the Safari By Road and Drive 200 Km South of Addis to the Great Rift Valley. the Lake Langano Recreational Areas, the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park Attracts Numerous Visitors. It Was Created Primarily for Its Aquatic Bird Life, Particularly Those that Feed and Breed On Lakes Abiyatta and Shalla in Large Numbers. Abiyatta is Surrounded By Gentle, Grasscovered Slopes and Swathed in Acacia Woodlands. Shalla Exudes a Sense of Mystery and Foreboding, Surrounded as It is By Steep, Black Cliffs and Peaks that Reflect in Its Deep Waters, Which are Liable to Be Whipped Up By Sudden Storms and Flurries of Wind. It Contains Nine Small, is Located Islands, Rarely Visited Since There are No Boats On the Lake. These Islands Provide An Excellent Breeding Ground for Many Bird Species. Birdlife: Abijatta Itself is Very Alkaline But Shallow, So Flamingoes Can Be Seen Scattered Over Most of Its Surface, and Especially Along the Windward Edge Where Their Algal Food Source Concentrates. You Can Approach Quite Closely, But Beware of Treacherous Deep and Mud if the Lake is Low. Large Numbers of Boat Grater and Lesser Flamingoes Gather Here, Together with Great White Pelicans and a Host of other Water Birds. Wildlife from Here You Can See other Parts of Lake Abiyatta and Some Mammal Species, Especially Grant’s Gazelle, Warthog and Occasionally the Oribi.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 :

Drive from Langano to Arba Minch Through the Fertile Land of Wolita and Alaba Regions. the Alaba People are Very Famous for Their Beautiful Home Painting Style. En- Route Visit Sinkile Wild Life Sanctuary Where You Will See the Endemic Swayne Hartebeest and other Mammals.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 :

After Breakfast Drive to Chencha to Visit Dorze Village. the Dorze People are Well Known for the Weaving Tradition and Their Attractive Elephant Shaped Traditional Hut Made from Bamboo and False Banana Tree Leafs. Here You Will also See the Daily Activity of the Dorze People. Return to Arba Minch for Lunch. in the Afternoon You Will Take a Boat Ride On Lake Chamo, One of the Rift Valley Lakes. Visit the Crocodile Market Where You Can See Large Number of Crocodiles, Different Aquatic Birds and Hippos.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 :

Drive from Arba Minch to Jinka and Make a Stop At Colourful Key After Thursday Market Where the Ari, the Tsemay and the Benna People Meet.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 :

Make An Excursion Trip to Mago National Park. Visit the Most Famous People of the Omo Valley – the Mursi People, Whose Women are Typically Known for Their Clay Lip Plates They Insert in Their Lower Lips. Continue to Jinka to Visit the Cultural Museum of the Omo People.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 :

Drive from Jinka to Dimeka to Visit the Saturday Market of the Hamer People. Continue to Turmi for Overnight. Visit the Cultural Village of the Hamer People in the Turmi Area. the Hamer People are Famous for Their Typical Hair Dressings Which the Women Decorate with Red Soil and Butter.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 :

Today you are taken on an excursion to Omorate. You cross the Omo River by boat in order to visit the Dasenech people who are known for their body scarification. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Turmi.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 :

The Safari Continues By Road from Turmi to Yabello Where You Will Visit the Erbore People and the Konso People.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 :

Drive from Yabello to Awassa to Visit the Nomadic Borena People and the Sidama People, Who are Noted for Their Cultivation of False Banana (enset). Visit the Coffee Plantations Around Yirga Chefe En- Route Where Some of Ethiopia’s Most Flavoured Coffee Beans Grow. Late Afternoon You have Time to Enjoy Bird Watching and a Sun Set Over the Rift Valley Lake of Awassa.
- Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 :

You Will Go Down to the Shore of Lake Awassa this Morning to View the ‘fish Market’. Return to Addis Ababa By Road (273 Km). A Half-day City Tour of Addis Ababa is Planned for the Afternoon. Places You Will Visit On the Tour Include the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, Merkato – the Largest Open-air Market in Africa and a Drive Up Mt. Entoto (3,500 Meters) for a Panoramic View of the Capital. This Evening You Will Be Treated to a Fare Well Dinner Party At One of the Best Traditional Restaurants of Addis. You Get to View Traditional Dances of the Ethiopian People and Taste a Variety of Ethiopian Dishes.

Enquire for Options to Extend Your Stay with a Simien Mountain Hike or other Areas in Ethiopia, Please Enquire.

This Trip Can Be Tailor Made Throughout the Year to Suit Your Requirement.