Ethiopia · Tribal Experiences

15-Day North and South Ethiopia Tour with Simien and Omo

15 Days Round trip from Addis Ababa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Northern and Southern Ethiopia in one 15-day journey
02 Take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monastery churches
03 Trek in Simien National Park from the park gate to Sanka Ber and Gech mountain
04 Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela over two days
05 Experience tribal visits in Mursi, Dasenech, Hamer, Konso, Dorze, and Weyito villages
06 Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo and another option on Lake Ziway
07 See the Blue Nile waterfall and the landscapes of Limalimo mountain
08 Spot gazelle, ostrich, and different bird species in Abijiatta and Shalla park

Embark on a 15-day journey through Northern and Southern Ethiopia, exploring Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gonder, Simien National Park, Debark, Axum, Lalibela, Arba Minch, and Hawassa. Experience the country's rich diversity of culture, nature, and religion, from monastery churches and rock-hewn churches to mountain trekking, lake excursions, and tribal encounters. This tour combines historic landmarks, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and a memorable tribal experience across some of Ethiopia's most remarkable regions.

In the morning after breakfast, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the monastery churches on the highlands of the lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Addis Ababa, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Mojo, Awassa, Arba Minch, Aksum, Lalibela, Simien Mountains National Park, Omo National Park, Konso, Lake Langano, Jinka, Turmi, Debarq, Tiya, Butajira, Abijatta-Shalla National Park, Ziway, Lake Chamo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Addis Ababa and City Tour

Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Check in at the hotel and rest for a while.
Enjoy a city tour in the capital city, Addis Ababa.

Overnight in Addis Ababa, hotel.

Day 02

Fly to Bahir Dar and Visit Blue Nile Falls

After breakfast, take the morning flight to Bahir Dar.
Check in at the hotel, then drive to the Blue Nile waterfall.

Overnight in Bahir Dar, hotel.

Day 03

Lake Tana Monasteries and Drive to Gonder

In the morning after breakfast, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the monastery churches on the highlands of the lake.
In the afternoon, drive for 3 hours to Gonder and visit Guzara Castle.

Overnight in Gonder, hotel.

Day 04

Gonder Sightseeing and Trek to Sanka Ber

In the morning after breakfast, enjoy a 3-hour tour in Gonder, including Atse Fasil Palace and the swimming bath.
Proceed to Simien Park and arrange the scout, local guide, mule, mule-man, and entrance ticket for the park.
Start the trek from the park gate to the first camp, Sanka Ber.

Overnight in Sanka Ber (tent, community lodge, or Simien Lodge).

Day 05

Trek to Gech Mountain and Drive to Debark

In the morning after breakfast, trek to Gech mountain.
Pick up and drive to Debark in the afternoon.

Overnight in Debark, hotel.

Day 06

Scenic Drive from Debark to Axum

In the morning after breakfast, depart from Debark to Axum via Aderkay and Shire.
On the way, visit the beautiful landscape of Limalimo mountain and more.
Drive for around 8 hours, stopping for lunch, photographs, and coffee along the way.

Overnight in Axum, hotel.

Day 07

Visit Axum and Fly to Lalibela

In the morning after breakfast, visit Axum and take the late flight to Lalibela.

Overnight in Lalibela, hotel.

Day 08

Full-Day Exploration of Lalibela Churches

In the morning after breakfast, visit the first part of the church.
Have lunch, then visit the second part of the church.

Overnight in Lalibela, hotel.

Day 09

Fly to Arba Minch, Lake Chamo, and Continue to Jinka

In the morning after breakfast, take the morning flight to Arba Minch.
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo.
Proceed to Jinka via Konso.
Stop at Konso for lunch on the way and visit Weyito village.

Overnight in Jinka, hotel or lodge.

Day 10

Mursi Village Visit and Drive to Turmi

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Mursi village via Omo National Park to visit the Mursi tribes.
Have lunch at Jinka and proceed to Turmi via Key Afer.
On the way, visit the colourful Dimeka Market.

Overnight in Turmi, hotel or lodge.

Day 11

Dasenech Village, Omo River Crossing, and Hamer Visit

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Dasenech village.
Cross the Omo River by local boat to visit the Dasenech tribes.
After lunch, drive back to Turmi.
In the evening, visit the Hamer village and Bull Jumping.

Overnight in Turmi, hotel or lodge.

Day 12

Return to Arba Minch via Konso

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Arba Minch via Key Afer.
On the way, visit Konso village.
After lunch in Konso, drive to Arba Minch.

Overnight in Arba Minch, hotel or lodge.

Day 13

Drive to Hawassa via Dorze Village

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Hawassa.
On the way, visit Dorze village.

Overnight in Hawassa, hotel or lodge.

Day 14

Hawassa Lake, Abijiatta-Shalla Park, and Langano

In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Hawassa lake.
Drive toward Addis Ababa.
On the way, visit the Abijiatta and Shalla park to see gazelle and ostrich.
Drive inside the park to see different species of birds in the lakes of Shalla and Abijiatta.

Overnight in Langano, Savana Lodge.

Day 15

Return to Addis Ababa via Butajira or Modjo

There are 2 options to go to Addis Ababa.

Option 1 - Drive to Butajira and, on the way, visit Adadi Mariam, Tiya, and Melka Kunture.
Option 2 - Drive via Modjo and, on the way, have a boat trip on Lake Ziway.

Overnight in Addis Ababa, hotel.