Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Addis Ababa City Tour

   • Meet your guide, driver, and vehicle at Bole International Airport or your place of stay in Addis Ababa.

   Begin a guided city tour, visiting:

   • National Museum of Ethiopia to see “Lucy” and other archaeological treasures.

   • Mount Entoto, the former capital of Emperor Menelik II, offering panoramic city views and historical significance.

   • Merkato, the largest and busiest open-air market in Africa, where you can explore the bustling trade of goods and local products.

   • Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

   Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa

2. Day 2 – Flight to Jinka and Ari Village Visit

   • Take a morning flight to Jinka, a small town serving as the gateway to the Mursi tribe and their villages.

   • Upon arrival, explore Ari Village to experience the daily life of the Ari people who inhabit the Jinka area.

   • If it is a Saturday, walk through the lively Jinka Market to see locals trading goods and socializing.

   • Transfer to a basic hotel in Jinka for overnight stay.

   Overnight: Hotel in Jinka

3. Day 3 – Mursi Tribe Visit and Return to Addis Ababa

   • Have an early breakfast and drive to a Mursi Village. Meet the Mursi people, famous for the women who wear distinctive lip and ear plates.

   • Learn about their pastoral lifestyle and small-scale farming of maize and sorghum.

   • Return to Jinka for lunch.

   • Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Addis Ababa.

   • On arrival, check in to your hotel for overnight stay.

   Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa