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Travel Through Historic Hubs And Tribal Villages

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, History

  • Duration

    21 Days

  • Activity Level

  • Language

Description

Go for a guided tour through the historic route in the southern part of Ethiopia. Visit popular spots like Bahir Dar, Aksum, Gondar, Harar and more; also, visit the many indigenous tribes who are still rooted in their traditional way of life. 

  • Arrival at Addis Ababa expand_more

    • Arrival at Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa), where you will meet our representative and transferred to your hotel.

    • Overnight in your hotel in Addis.

  • Bahir Dar expand_more

    • Leave Addis Ababa and drive north passing by Mt. Entoto through the Sululta plain, visiting the monastery of Debre Libanos and the so-called Portuguese Bridge.

    • Then, proceed to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Blue Nile Gorge, where you will stop for your picnic lunch and proceed to Bahir Dar.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Lake Tana and Blue Nile Fall expand_more

    • After an early breakfast, drive to the mighty Blue Nile falls, commonly known as "Tiss Isat".

    • Upon return, take a sightseeing tour of Bahir Dar.

    • After lunch, you will take a boat excursion on Lake Tana to visit the ancient monasteries.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Gondar expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Gondar and visit the 17th-century castles, the Bath of King Fasiledes, and the monastery of Debre Berhan Selassie.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Simen Mountain National Park expand_more

    • Excursion to the Simen Mountain National Park for a spectacular view of the roof of Africa.

    • Overnight in Debark.

  • The Ancient Town of Axum expand_more

    • After an early breakfast, drive north of Gondar through the Simien Mountains and the Tekeze River Valley to the ancient town of Axum.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Full Day City Tour in Axum town expand_more

    • Have a full day city tour in Axum town. Visit the Stale tombs, which are considered to be the oldest monolithic stand in the world.

    • Visit the church compound of St. Mary of Zion, which is the seat of the true Moose's Ark of the covenant.

    • Visit the Queen of Sheba's palace.

    • Visit King Kaleb's and Gebremeskel's palace and tombs.

    • Visit Archeological Museum.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Mekelle expand_more

    • Leave Axum and drive to the 5th century BC sites of Yeha and Debre Damo monastery and proceed to Mekele.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • The Legendary Town of Lalibella expand_more

    • After breakfast, leave Mekele and drive through Ambalage chain of mountains, and proceed to the legendary town of Lalibela.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Lalibella expand_more

    • Visit the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela town, dating back to the 12th century, considered to be the 8th wonders of the world.

    • We can also try an optional excursion to some of the rock-hewn churches around Lalibela town. In addition to the architecture of the churches, you can also admire a panoramic view of the town.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Kembolcha expand_more

    • Depart Lalibela town to Kembolcha.

    • Overnight stay in your hotel.

  • Addis Ababa expand_more

    • Depart from Kombolcha to Addis Ababa.

    • On the way, visit the land occupied by the Afar shepherds, a semi-nomadic people who live mainly in the deserts of Danakil depression. You will encounter them on the road with their caravans of camels.

    • Also, in Senbete village, on Sundays, there is an interesting market where the Afar, Oromo, and Amhara people congregate to sell their goods.

    • Overnight at Addis Ababa.

    You may choose to end the tour here. 

  • Addis Ababa expand_more

    • Depending on your interest, you can have a rest day before your tour to the south.

  • Addis - Arbaminch expand_more

    • In the morning, drive to Arbaminch through the rift valley lakes.

    • On the way, visit Lake Zway which is rich in aquatic birds and Lake Langano.

    • Drive further to Alaba village and see their unique style of home decoration.

    • Overnight in hotel or lodge in Arbaminch.

  • Arbaminch expand_more

    • In the morning, drive to Chencha village, to visit the Dorze ethnic group with their unique home-building style and traditional weaving. (Visit their market, if it is a market day).

    • Drive back to Arbaminch.

    • After lunch at the hotel, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles (at the Crocodile Market) and hippos.

    • Overnight at hotel or lodge in Arbaminch.

  • Arbaminch-Jinka expand_more

    • Drive to Jinka.

    • On the way, visit the Tsemay, Bena and the Ari ethnic groups with their untouched culture (if it is a Thursday, you can visit the colourful market of Key Afer).

    • Overnight in Jinka.

  • Jinka- Mursi- Jinka expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Mago National Park, proceed to the Mursi village where women wear lip plates.

    • Drive back to Jinka for lunch. 

    • After lunch, we visit the Ari village or the museum in town.

    • Overnight in Jinka.

  • Jinka -Turmi expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Turmi. 

    • On the way visit, the Tsemay ethnic group and the most colourful market in Omo Valley - Key Afer market, if it is Thursday. If it is a Tuesday, you can visit the Dimeka market.

    • Overnight lodge at Turmi.

  • Turmi – Murule – Turmi expand_more

    • In the morning, drive to Murule to visit the Karo Ethnic group who are very well known for their body painting and fascinating houses.

    • Drive back to Turmi for overnight.

    • Visit the market of Turmi, if it is a Monday or Market of Dimeka if it is a Tuesday.

    • Overnight lodge at Turmi.

  • Turmi-Arbaminch expand_more

    • Drive back to Arbaminch.

    • On your way, visit the Konso Village. The hard-working Konso tribe is known for their unique culture, especially their land management with terracing. 

    • Visit the Konso King's house and meet the king.

    • Drive about 100 km more to overnight in a hotel or lodge at Arbaminch.

  • Arbaminch-Addis expand_more

    • Drive back to Addis through the Butajira Road and en route, visit Tiya Stale - a UNESCO world heritage site. 

    • Visit Adadi Mariam Church built during Lalibela's time and Melka Kuntrie Archeological Site.

    • Continue drive and enjoy a traditional dinner at one of the best Ethiopian restaurants.

    • Depart for home.

What's Included

  • Transport (Toyota Mark II Land Curser 2011 Model, Air Conditioned and fully insured).

  • Airport transfer in and out.

  • Bottled drinking water during the daytime.

  • Meals: lunch and dinner for 21 days with half ltr. bottled drinking water.

  • Accommodation: best available Hotel or lodge outside of Addis Ababa with breakfast for 20 nights.

  • All entrance fees.

  • Guide, boat, scout services allowance.

  • 7% service charge and 15% Government tax.

  • Traditional dinner party with a surprise gift. 

What's Excluded



Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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