Omo Valley Route Guided Trip 8 DAYS 7 DAYS FLIGHT INC. LAND ONLY AET AET40 8 Trip code TRIP CODE Page 1
AET 8 Tour Code Itinerary 2-20 Group Size Issued date: 5/9/16 Issued by: Simeneh Country Contact Person Tel # Ethiopia ( Operation ) Simeneh Y Bekele +251 911 427728 simenehyes@gmail.com Itinerary and hotel information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADDISABABA AWASSA ARBAMINCH TURMI TURMI JINKA ARBAMINCH ADDIS ABABA Places Arrival in Addis, transfer to hotel, City sights Drive to Awassa via the Rift valley and Crater lakes Visit Dorze Market and tribes Drive to Turmi, visit Tsemai in Woito, Konso Village and people Dimeka or KeyAfer Market, Banna and Hamer tribes Drive to Omorate for Dasanach tribes and to Jinka and visit Ari tribes Drive to Mago national park and visit Mursi, Drive to Arbaminch Drive to Addis Ababa via the Rift Valley Lakes Hotel Night Hotel type Telephone/Address Addis Ababa Saro Maria hotel 1 night 4 star http://www.saromariahotel.com/ Arbaminch Paradise Lodge 2 nights Lodge www.paradiselodgeethiopia.com/ Jinka Jinka Resort 1 night Basic/Local Turmi Buska Lodge 2 nights Lodge http://buskalodge.com/ Awassa South Star hotel 1 night 3 star www.southstarinternationalhotel.com/ Page 2
DETAILED ITINERARY ADDIS ABABA Day Arri e i Addis A a a. Tra sfer to Saro- Maria Hotel, an attractive four star hotel in the center of Addis. Today we will have full day sightseeing tour of the capital which includes the Ethnological Museum in the former palace of King Hailesillassie, the National (Archaeological) Museum, the superb Holy Trinity Cathedral, the arious histori al o u e ts of Addis A a a; a d Merkato largest ope air Africa. Accommodation Saro- Maria Hotel Rooming Standard twin/double/ Single room (Based on your preferences) Included Activities: Transfer to hotel, rest and city sights in Addis 3 arket i
AWASSA Day Today dri e to A assa e route isit so e of De rezeit Bishoftu rater Lakes su h as Hora, Babogaya, and Kuriftu. Continue driving throught the great Rift valley lakes, Langano and A ijatta Shalla and the town of Awassa, the capital city of the southern region, which is very popular in fish market and its volcanic lake. The rift contains a marvelous series of lakes, which are teeming with fish and provide a habitat for hundreds of species of birds. On the way we pass 4 of the lakes. Awassa is located on the edge of Lake Awassa, surrounded by mountains. Accommodation South Star hotel Included Activities: Visit of the rift valley lakes of Langano, Abyatta Shalla,Lake Awassa Est. Kms: 262kms Est. Driving hrs: 3 ARBAMINCH Day 3 We drive through one of the most colorful and scenic areas of Southern Ethiopia, a land that is inhabited by the people of the Sidamo, the Alaba, who were once nomads but are now farmers. A long section of the road offers magnificent views of Lake Abaya, surrounded by mountains. The lake has volcanic origins and is almost pink in color. Today we visit the Dorze village, one of the many small group of tribes in southern Ethiopia. Once warriors, the Dorze are now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living. Accommodation Paradise Lodge Included Activities: Dorze Market in Chencha, tribal villages Est. Kms: 265 Est. Driving hrs: 4 4
TURMI Day 4 Dri e to Tur i e route eet the people of Ko so a d their illages. The or ersto e of Ko so culture is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy. Meet the people, take photographs and learn of a culture that has had very little outside influence and continue to Turmi. We will visit the weekly market of the Hamer and Bena in KeyAfer Market (Thursday Market) a highlight of Omo Valley where all the ethnic tribes come to shop. The market is exciting and you may have the opportunity to buy some of the tribal regalia and artifacts. On the way we will visit the Tsemai tribes in Woito Accommodation Buska Lodge Included Activities: tribes, Konso Village, KeyAfer or Dimeka Market Est. Kms: 280 Est. Driving hrs: 5 TURMI JINKA Day 5 and 6 Drive to Omo Rate crossing the Omo River by boat to visit the Galab village in the bank of the lower Omo valley. One of a small group of the Omo Valley tribes, called Dasanach. We also visit the Hamer tribes in Turmi area. In the Second day we will visit one of the colourful markets in the Omo Valley, Dimeka Market and continue to Jinka for a visit of the Ari people and villages. Accommodation Buska lodge, Jinka Resort Included Activities: Dasanach tribes, Villages and Markets Est. Kms: 200 Est. Driving hrs: 4
MAGO ARBAMINCH Day 7 Mor i g dri e to Mago Natio al Park lo ated i the easter a k of the O o Ri er. Fro here we will visit the Mursi highlands where the most illustrious of Ethiopia's unique tribes lives. The Mursis are known for their decorative lip plates that adorn the lower lips of the Mursi women. The various cultural aspects of the tribe will be explained and you will be able to take their photographs and interact with them. Accommodation Paradise lodge Included Activities: Mursi tribes, Villages Est. Kms: 250 Est. Driving hrs: 5 ADDIS ABABA DEPARTURE Day 8 Drive to Addis Ababa via the rift valley lakes and visit the shopping centers in Addis Ababa. This day you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home and end of the tour. Included Activities: Archaeological Site, Tiya, Melka Kurntre, Transfer out Est. Kms: 46
Check the price in the website: www.amazingethiopia.com TERMS & CONDITIONS Price Includes Price Excludes A o odatio : Double/ Twin/Single Room as stated in the Itinerary Photo or Video fee of any ceremony or local festivals Tips Tra sportatio : Surfa e tra sportatio Toyota Landcriuser a maximum 4 pax in a car Boat excursion on Lake car Alcohol drinks and personal expenses All Transfers in and out Arrival and departure transfers Travel and accident insurance Fees: All entrance fees Porter Park fee English speaking Guide services / for groups 10+ from Addis Ababa Driver guide and Local guides in each sights /2-9 pax/ Meal: Breakfast a bottle of water P/P per day Scout and local Guides in MNP All government taxes