8 Days Southern Culture Experience
Overview
ITINERARY
Day 1: Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa and be welcomed by our representative, then transfer to your hotel. If time allows, embark on a city tour of Addis Ababa, visiting the National Museum (home of Lucy, the earliest human skeleton), Trinity Cathedral, and the bustling Merkato Grand Open Market.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel or Similar BB
Day 2: Addis - Arbaminch
Drive to Arbaminch with a stop to visit the Halaba people. In the afternoon, drive to Chencha Mountain to visit the Dorze people and their unique beehive-like structure hats.
Accommodation: Paradise Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 3: Arbaminch - Jinka (Key Afer Market)
Take a short morning boat trip on Lake Chamo to see African crocodiles and birdlife. Then drive to Key Afer Market, where different ethnic groups of the Omo Valley come together in harmony.
Accommodation: Jinka Resort or Similar BLD
Day 4: Jinka - Mago - Turmi
Drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people, known for their distinctive lip and ear adornments. Return to Jinka for lunch and then proceed to Turmi for a visit to the Hammer people and Keyafer Market (on Thursdays).
Accommodation: Buska Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 5: Turmi - Karo - Turmi (Dimeka Market)
Drive to the Karo people’s village, known for their unique Omotic culture. Return to Turmi and visit Dimeka Market in the afternoon (if Tuesday or Saturday).
Accommodation: Buska Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 6: Turmi - Omorate - Konso
Drive to the Dasench people’s village, crossing the Omo River with a wooden boat. Return to Turmi for lunch and then drive to Konso to visit their UNESCO-recorded village.
Accommodation: Kenta Lodge or Similar BLD
Day 7: Konso - Hawassa
Drive to Hawassa through Arbaminch, with stops at scenic spots. Arrive in the lakeside city of Hawassa for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Haile Resort or Similar BLD
Day 8: Hawassa - Addis
Early morning bird watching by the lakeside and a visit to the fish market. Take a boat trip on Lake Hawassa to observe different birds and hippos. In the afternoon, drive to Addis Ababa for last-minute shopping. Farewell dinner party at a traditional restaurant and transfer to the airport for your return journey.
- Included
- Return airport transfers
- Transport in a 4×4 vehicle
- Hotel accommodation as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees for sightseeing
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking escort local guide
- Government tax
- Not Included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Photographing expenses
- Services beyond the itinerary
- Incidental charges at hotels for telephone, laundry, special food, and beverage orders
- Any other service not indicated in the inclusion portion