Considered the cradle of humankind, Ethiopia is also the oldest independent country in Africa. Is is without any doubt one of the world's most captivating countries offering a multiplicity of things to do: very ancient history and traditions, astonishing landscapes, endemic mammals and birds.
On your arrival in Addis Ababa, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.
Today you will be picked up from your hotel and get transferred to the airport for your flight to the town of Arba Minch meaning forty springs named after the several bubbling streams surrounding the town. On the way, you will visit Chencha, the village of Dorze people who are known for their weaving culture and beehive shaped huts. Dinner and overnight at selected accommodation.
Today in the morning you will have a remarkable boat trip on Lake Chamo. This boat trip on Lake Chamo is along the best anywhere in Ethiopia. One can spot many Hippos and the world's most spectacular concentrations of Giant Crocodiles (It is locally called as "Crocodile Market.” The water birds are great the scenery is truly unforgettable. Fishing for Nile Perch and many other species by locals on their traditional boat is by far the best in the country. Then, you will drive to the town of Jinka. On the way, you will visit the village Konso people who are known for their efficient rock
terracing. Dinner and overnight at selected accommodation.
After breakfast leave Jinka and drive to Mursi village to visit and appreciate the very attractive culture of Mursi tribe, they are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women who, on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. Then you will drive to the town of Turmi, the settlement of the Hamer people. Visit the Hamer people around your lodge. Dinner and overnight at selected accommodation.
In the morning, you will have an excursion trip to Murrulle the village of Karo people who are the least in number and known for their body painting they indulge before important ceremonies. In the afternoon, you will have an excursion trip to Omoratie the village of Dasenech people who are known for their body scarifications.
In the morning, you will drive to Arbaminch to catch your afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa. In the evening you will have farewell dinner in one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis to taste the variety of Ethiopian cuisines and enjoy traditional dances from different ethnic groups.
After your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight.
