Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Arrive in Addis Ababa and Travel to Halaba Village

   • Arrive at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

   • Drive 250 kilometers south to Alaba Kulito.

   • Visit and photograph the tribal people of Halaba, known for their colorfully painted huts, traditional hats, and red pepper production.

   Overnight at Sera Lodge.

2. Day 2 – Travel from Halaba Kulito to Dorze Village and Konso

   • Have breakfast at the lodge.

   • Drive to Arba Minch.

   • Stop to photograph the Wolita, Dorze, and Konso communities along the way.

   Overnight at Kanta Lodge in Konso.

3. Day 3 – Explore from Konso to Turmi

   • Drive towards Turmi.

   • Visit and photograph the Tsemai, Benna, and Hamer people along the route.

   Overnight at Turmi Lodge.

4. Day 4 – Discover the Villages of the Hamer People

   • Dedicate the entire day to photographing the Hamer tribes in their villages.

   • Observe the distinctive hairstyles and leather skirts worn by Hamer women.

   Overnight at the same lodge in Turmi.

5. Day 5 – Excursion to Omorate and Return to Turmi

   • Drive to Omorate in the morning.

   • Visit and photograph the Dasenech people, known for their scarification and remote lifestyle.

   • Return to Turmi in the late afternoon.

   Overnight at the same lodge.

6. Day 6 – Visit Karo Village and Return to Turmi

   • Drive to Karo Village after breakfast.

   • Photograph the Karo people, renowned for their intricate body painting and riverbank lifestyle.

   • Return to Turmi in the afternoon.

   Overnight at the same lodge.

7. Day 7 – Travel from Turmi to Jinka via Key Afer Market (if Thursday)

   • Drive to Jinka.

   • Stop at the colorful Key Afer market if the day is Thursday.

   • Photograph the Ari, Benna, Hamer, and Tsemai people who gather for the market.

   Overnight at Jinka Resort.

8. Day 8 – Excursion to Mursi Village and Return to Jinka

   • Depart in the morning for Mago National Park.

   • Visit and photograph the Mursi people, especially the women who wear clay lip plates.

   • Return to Jinka in the afternoon.

   • Photograph the Ari people in and around the town.

   Overnight at the same resort.

9. Day 9 – Drive from Jinka to Arbore Village and Continue to Arba Minch

   • Depart for Arba Minch.

   • Stop at Arbore Village to photograph the nomadic Arbore people, known for their papyrus-built houses.

   • Continue the drive to Arba Minch.

   Overnight at Paradise Lodge.

10. Day 10 – Return to Addis Ababa and Departure

    • Drive back to Addis Ababa via Debre Zeyit.

    • Pass several lakes of the Great East African Rift Valley and observe the Oromo people along the way.

    • Attend a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with cultural dance performances.

    • Transfer to the airport for your international departure.