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14 Days Tour to Southern Ethiopia and Tribes of Omo Valley

National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.

Day 1: Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Air port
Meet and greet you Wisdom Ethiopia Tours Tours representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay in the Jupitor hotel.

Day 2: City tour in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the third highest capital of the world on an altitude of 2300-2500 m. with a pleasant climate and a background of green with eucalyptus trees covered mountains. The city is founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Queen Taitu.
Visit Entoto Mountains, with very nice view over the capital, the National/Ethnographic museum, St George church and the Merkato, biggest open air market in Africa. Overnight stay in the Jupitor hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Awassa via the Great Rift Valley
Today en route you will make a stop on Awash River and Lake Ziway to visit aquatic birds. Lake Ziway, the shallowest lake in the rift valley chain of lakes which depth 7m. Its extensive aquatic vegetation attracts a variety of water birds. Commonly seen and easily identified are; Saddle-billed stork, greater jacana, African fish eagle, darter, herons, darters and Wood hoope. In Awassa you can also walk around the ditch to for nice sunset and aquatic birds. Overnight stay in Oasis International Hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Arba Minch via Wolayta
Today before starting drive to Arba Minch you will visit the scenic morning Fish market in Awassa where the fisher man sell his fresh Tilapia, Catfish, and Barbus whereas Pelicans and Storks are competing to take the left over. You can also spot Black and White Colbous monkey around the Amor Gedele. En route make a stop and visit Wolayta villages. Overnight stay in Paradise Lodge, Arba Minch

Day 5: Make a boat trip to L. Chamo and in afternoon drive to Dorze
Make a boat trip on Lake Chamo where the longest and fattest crocodiles of Africa take a sunbath on the shores. Hippo’s hide themselves under the water and you will also see a good range of birds including; weavers, sunbirds, waxbills and colonies of pelicans.
Having a lunch drive to Dorze, the road slowly ascends to the top, where it gives you a panoramic view to the Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo then visit the Dorze village. The Dorze are famous for constructing distinguished beehive shaped huts, terrace cultivation and the best weaving work of Ethiopia. Overnight stay in Paradise Lodge, Arba Minch.

Day 6: Drive to Jinka via Key afar
Passing the terraced mountains of Konso with magnificent views into Weyto valley you drive to Jinka, if you the day is Thursday you will have the opportunities to visit the Key afar market, which gather; the Hammer, Benna, Ari and Tsmay tribes. Depending on your arrival you can visit also the Ethnographic museum of Jinka. Overnight stay in Jinka Resort.

Day 7: Excursion to visit the Mursi village via Mago National Park
To visit the Mursi you cross a part of the Mago NP on a track through the bush where many Dikdiks (small antelopes) and gazelle can be seen on the savanna plains.
The Mursi are well known for the big clay plates the women bear in their lower lip and ear. The origin of this tradition is not known but the Mursi themselves consider it as something that makes them distinguish from the surrounding tribes and to make the women unattractive for slave-market. But nowadays it is considered as a sign of beauty and wealth. Overnight stay in Jinka Resort.

Day 8: Drive to Turmi via Key afar-Dimeka
Drive to Turmi a small town of Hammer people. Visit the Hammer village. They are well-known for their Bull-Jumping ceremony and Evangadi dance. The Bull-Jumping occur when young boys reach the age of marriage he have to jump three times over the backs of a long row of bulls without falling. If this succeeds they have passed to adulthood from childhood. Overnight stay in Buska Lodge.

Day 9: Excursion to Omorate (Dassench/Gleb) village
Today you drive through the wilderness of the Omo valley to the Dassanech (or Galeb) who are living on the other side of the Omo River. To reach their village you cross the river in a canoe which is made of a hollow tree. Overnight stay in Buska Lodge.

Day 10: Excursion to Murille to visit the Karo villages
Drive to Murille to visit the Karo village Kolcho. The Karo people are thought to be one of the most endangered groups of the omo valley people. Overnight stay in Buska Lodge.

Day 11: Drive to Konso
The society of the Konso boasts a rich culture and a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy by their indigenous way of terracing the steep slopes for cultivation of sorghum and different grains. Visit the Konso village and the natural wonder “New York”: huge sand pillars formed through ages by rain and erosion. Overnight stay in Kanta Lodge.

Day 12: Drive to Yabelo
In the morning you drive to Yabelo through semi-arid area of Borena. The Borenas are semi-nomadic tribe and you can see a small flock of camels with their Borena owners here and there. Overnight stay in Yabelo Motel.

Day 13: Drive to Yireg Alem
Today you drive through the region of the Gedeo and Sidama people. The hills and mountains are intensively cultivated in this densely populated area. Overnight stay in Aregash lodge, a peaceful view to green valley and to intense tranquility, with hayena and the sound of many birds. Overnight stay in Argash Lodge.

Day 14: Drive back to Addis Ababa via Tiya and Melka-Kuntare
On your way back to Addis Ababa via an alternative route through Ziway-Butajira, the green and fertile are of the Gurage people you can visit UNESCO registered the 600 – 800 years old Tiya stelae field and the interesting Melka-Kunture archeological site where thousands of Stone Age tools are found. There is also a small but interesting museum. Late in the afternoon have a farewell dinner then check-in for flight back home.

 

12 days omo valley and rife valley.

National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.

Southern Tour
Feb9 Addis Ababa
In the morning met by Wisdom Representatives, city tour of Addis. Which includes national museum-the home of the famous complete hominid fossil remain of Lucy dates 3.2 million years back, mount Entoto-panoramic view point at the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meter above sea level, trinity cathedral- beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to both Ethiopia and Africa, ethnographic museum and Merkato (the largest open air market in Africa). Overnight in your Hotel

Feb10 Addis –Awassa
Morning after breakfast drives to Awassa, the capital of the southern regional state. On the way visit Lake Ziway which is rich in aquatic birds. Then keep driving to Awassa and overnight Haile Resort

Feb11 Awassa-Arbaminch
After breakfast visit the colorful fish market at Lake Awassa then drives to Arbaminch and on the way visit Chencha village inhabited by Dorze tribe who are well known for their traditional weaving and towering huts. After visit keep driving to Arbamnich and overnight Hotel.

Feb12 Arbaminch-Turmi
After breakfast you will have boat excursion on Lake Chamo to visit hippos and crocodiles at crocodile market on the lake. Then drive to Turmi and overnight Turmi Lodge.

Feb13 Turmi-Omorate-Turmi
After breakfast drive to Omorate to visit gnangatom and desenech tribes at the bank of Omo River. After visit drive back to Turmi. In the afternoon, visit the hamer tribe who are famous for their bull jumping (the right of passage to manhood). Overnight Turmi lodge.

Feb14 Turmi – Jinka
On this day, drive from Turmi to Jinka. On the way visit, if it is Thursday, the colorful key After market. In the afternoon visit Museum. Overnight in Jinka Resort.

Feb 15 Jinka- Konso
After breakfast, drive to Mursi and visit the Mursi tribe. Afternoon, drive to Konso. Overnight at Kanta Lodge

Feb16 Konso-Yabelo
After breakfast, visit the Konso Village. After noon, drive from Konso to Yabelo. On the way visit the Borena tribes with their untouched cluture. Then continue driving to Yabelo and overnight at Yabelo Motel.

Feb16 Yabelo-Yirgalem
After breakfast drive from Yabelo to Yirgalem. En route visit the Yabelo sanctuary and tutu fella stele site at around Dilla. Then keep driving to Yirgalem and overnight at Aregash Lodge.

Feb17 Yirgalem-Lanagno
After breakfast, drive to one of the rift valley lake Langano, which is safe to swim. After check in to hotel relax at the lake side beach. Overnight Sabana Lodge

Feb18 Langano-Addis
Morning, drive back to Addis. In the evening, you will have a traditional farewell dinner in one of the best restaurant in Addis Followed by folkloric dance of different Ethiopian nations. Then transfer to Bole International airport to fly back home, where the tour ends.

11 days omo valley Ethiopia Tour

National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.
The following itinerary will be based on the market days at different tribal village towns. So that it gives you a chance to visit as many markets as possible.
Day 1: Sunday
Arrive Addis Ababa international airport meet our staff at exit  gate and assist to transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel of your choice.

Day 2. Monday
We spend the day exploring Addis Ababa beginning with a visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub- Saharan museums in all of Africa. The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artifacts, royal items and art. We then visit the Ethnological Museum, which was the former palace of Haile Selassie.
After lunch, we take time in St. George Cathedral, built in 1896 by Emperor Menelik and then continue on to Holy Trinity Cathedral. Holy Trinity Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Ethiopia and has survived through many historical periods, as its interesting architecture can attest to. The Cathedral contains the thrones and the tombs of the emperor and some of the royal family. Visit Merkato, the largest open air market in Africa. If time allow have shopping and drive to hotel. At hotel of your choice.

Day 03. Tuesday
A day drive to Arba Minch, the Southern Rift Lakes of Chamo and Abaya adjacent to Nechisar National Park. We stop at the MelkaKunture archeological site and Tiya heritage site to admire the crudely fashioned stone monoliths, that some believe to be ancient grave marks. We stop for lunch at Butajira local restaurant and then precede on the edge of the Rift valley the village of Guraghe, Kambata, Wolayita and if time allow we detour to Dorze peoples traditional weaving. Much important is Enset (false banana) plantation, used for Kocho (food), dominant multipurpose. In the evening enjoy the clear-blue stars of the African sky over fascinating Chamo and Abay Lake.
Overnight Paradise or Swyenes Hotel at Arbaminch Town.

Day 04.Wednesday
In the morning we drive across the barrier land, the so called ‘BRIDGE OF GOD’, which separate the Chamo and Abaya Lakes. In the park you will see the endemic Swayne Hartebeest, Burchell Zebras, Lesser and Greater Kudus, Grant and Thomson Gazelles and amongst birds; Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, Secretary bird and Lesser Kestrel. In the afternoon, boat trip to Lake Chamo to view the Crocodiles, Hippopotamus or we drive to Chencha a Dorze village to admire their cultural weaving and Bamboo and Enset-leaves made house style.
Overnight Paradise or Sweynes Hotel at Arbaminch town.

Day 05.Thursday Key Afer Market
Today we drive further south to the town of Jinka to visit the Konso villages, known for their traditional cluster house style, ritual sites, grave mark Totem known as Waka and traditional terrace farming. After short break at Weyto proceed to Key Afer, you will be able to join in the local weekly Banna and Tsamay market, same a very colourful market that attracts neighboring tribes in the region – the Aris from Jinka, the Tsamay from Weyto and the Hamars from Dimekaareaand are known for their local made showy decorative dressings and bunting hair style as well as dye striped bodies. Attending to this market will allow you to compare the dressing patterns, ornamentation techniques etc. of the various tribes in the area. Afternoon, you will be proceeding to Jinka.OvernightJinka Resort or Orit Hotel at Jinka town.

Day 06. Friday
We drive further south to visit the Mursi Village in Mago Park, and may spot wild games such as Gerenuk, Oribi, Kudu, Hartebeest, Water-buck and many bird species (180 species have been recorded in this Park so far).
The Mursi tribe whose women wear circular clay plate on their lower lip as well ear lobes the men are known for the fierce stick fighting. Afternoon visit Jinkatownfs daily market and Ethnographic Museum that gives a good overview of the Omo Valley people culture and way of life.  Overnight Jinka Resort/Orit hotel at Jinka.

Day 07.Dimeka Saturday Market
Today we drive through the fascinating uninterrupted lifestyle of Banna and Hamar communities. Driving further down into the Omo Valley, you will pass the Key Afer town and Proceed Turmi, on the way you will stop by at Dimeka to attend the Saturday market which attracts neighboring tribes from the area like Hammer, Karo and sometimes Dassanech, Further ahead, you will be driving to Turmi, homeland to the hospitable Hamar tribe. Arrival and camping overnight in Turmi at the Keske Campsite.

Day 08. Sunday
Estimated Travel Time: 5 hours Approximate Distance: 114 km round trip today we take a day excursion to Omorate to visit the semi-nomadic pastoral Dassanech people at the bank of the Omo River. Embark on an optional dug-out canoe ride across the Omo River to visit a Dassanech village on the other side Or to Karo tribe which set up their beautiful village at edge of Omo River, Karo people are known for their unique body painting. Visit Karo and retrace to Turmi overnight at Keske campsite.

Day 09. Monday Arbore Market
After breakfast we drive east to Yabello on the way, you will have a stop at Arbore, a small settlement of the Arbore tribe here we attend the Monday market which most traveler skip to visit but it worth. The Arbore village set in between Hamar, Banna, Tsamay, Borena and Konso so in this market we will see the congregation of these tribes. The Arbores are settled parallel to Lake Stephanie and at the Northern edge of Buska Mountain chain that extends 96Kms in the Weyto Plains of the Omo Valley. Short break again at Weyto and proceed to Yabello. thecolorful northern Kenyan style dressing of Borena women. Yabello is an important junction town in the middle of red sandstone landscape with many termite mounds, acacia tree thickets, housing several spectacular birds species, notably the charismatic Stresemann’s Bush-crow, White-tailed Swallow, Yellow-necked Francolin, Vulturine Guineafowl and Red-napped Bush-Shrike.
Overnight Yabello Motel at Yabello Town.

Day 10. Tuesday
Today we drive to Aregash Lodge enjoying the breathtaking landscape of organic coffee plantation along the highway. Many stops for Oromo, Gedeo and Sidama countryside people traditional lifestyle. Arrive at the Aregash Lodge and Check in the lodge after short break for those who wish to there will be a pleasant walk through the coffee forest in the compound and in nearby Sidama village, we may search the grounds for bird species such as Great Sparrow hawk, African Hawk-eagle, Tambourine Dove, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Mountain Thrush, Battis, Shrikes and more.
Overnight Aregash Eco-lodge.

Day 11.Wedsday
After breakfast we drive back to Addis Ababa via Rift Lakes Langano and Ziway to see the breeding/roosting grounds of Pelicans and Flamingos. It is also an interesting habitat for migratory birds from Europe and Asia.
Arriving in Addis Abba and you will have traditional dinner then transfer to the airport for your evening departure.

10days Omo valley and Yiga Alem.

All tours customizable to your needs!
National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.

Southern Tour
Duration – 10 days/ 9 nights
Mode of transport – Surface

Day 1- Addis Ababa- up on arrival at Bole international air port met by our representatives and transfer to hotel. After check in to hotel, city tour of Addis, which includes; National Museum- the home of the famous complete hominid fossil remain of Lucy dates 3.2 million years back, Mount Entoto- panoramic view point at the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3,200 meter above sea level, Trinity Cathedral- a beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to both Ethiopia and Africa, Ethnographic museum and Merkato (the largest open air market in Africa). Overnight in Kaleb Hotel

DAY 2- Addis-Arbaminch-early in the morning drive to Arbaminch, on the way visit Tiya Stele Site (one of the world heritage site registered by UNESCO) and Melka Kunture Archeological Site. Then keep driving to Arbaminch and overnight in Paradise Lodge

Day 3- Arbaminch-morning drive to chencha village to visit the dorze tribe who are well known for their traditional weaving and towering huts. Then, drive back to Arbaminch and in the afternoon boat ride on Lake Chamo to visit hippos and crocodiles at crocodile market on the lake. Overnight in Paradise Lodge.

Day 4- Arbaminch-Turmi-after breakfast, drive from Arbaminch to Turmi. On the way, visit Bena and Tsemay tribes and if it is Thursday, vist colorful Key Afer Market. Overnight in Buska Lodge

Day5- Turmi-Omorate- Turmi-after breakfast, drive to Omorate, visit Dasenech tribes. After visit drive back to Turmi. In the afternoon, visit the Hammer people with their evangadi night dancing. Overnight in Buska Lodge

Day 6- Turmi-Jinka –after breakfast drives to Jinka via Dimeka (at Dimeka there is colorful market on Saturday). On the way, visit Ari tribes. In the afternoon, vist Jinka Museum and overnight in Jinka Resort

Day 7- Jinka-Mursi-Jinka-this day you will drive to the Mursi village through Mago national park to visit the Mursi tribe. The Mursi people are famous for their women putting lip plate on their lower lip and men for their stick fighting (donga). After visit drive back to Jinka and Overnight in Jinka Resort

Day 8- Jinka-Yabelo-after breakfast drive from Jinka to Yabelo and on the way visit the Konso people. The Konso people are the hard working people and well known for their specially land management. The Konso landscape is one of the world heritage sites in Ethiopia registered by UNESCO. Then keep driving to Yabelo and overnight in Yabelo Motel.

Day 9- Yabelo- Yirgalem –after breakfast, drive from Yabelo to Yirgalem. En route visit the Yabelo sanctuary and Tutu Fella Stele Site at around Dilla. Then keep driving to yirgalem and overnight in Aregash Lodge.

Day 10- yirgalem-Addis-early in the morning drive back to Addis. In the evening farewell traditional dinner in one of the best restaurant in Addis followed by folkloric dance of different Ethiopian nations. Then transfer to airport to fly back to home, where the tour ends.

9 days Omo Ethiopia valley Tour.

National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.

Day 01 : Addis Ababa
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, our representatives will meet you at Bole International Airport and transfer you to the Harmony Hotel. Enjoy the morning of leisure and enjoy lunch at the hotel. This afternoon visit historical sites including the National Archaeological Museum, to view the 3.6 million year old remains of “Lucy”, whose skeleton was discovered in 1974. Continue to the Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University; a great insight into the many different peoples of Ethiopia and their respective cultures. After visiting Holy Trinity Cathedral, we will end the day with a drive to the top of Mount Entoto, which rises to an altitude of 10,500 feet and offers a panoramic view of the metropolis.
Overnight will be Friendship international hotel

Day 02: Arba Minch
Drive south to Arbaminch via the Hosahina Road, stopping for a sightseeing tour of the Unesco World Heritage Site Tiya – an archaeological site of ancient Ethiopians. After lunch, the drive continues through the Wolayta farmlands, with views of the lush green hills and valleys. Arrive late in the afternoon at Arbaminch, which means ‘Forty Springs’ in Amharic. Arbaminch takes its name from the bubbling streams that cover the low-lying forest, occupying the flats of the town.
Paradise Lodge (B,L,D) or Ezana hotel

Day 03: Arba Minch
Board your exclusive 4×4 exclusive 4-passenger vehicle for a short drive to the village of the Dorze tribe. Walk amongst the Dorze people and appreciate their beehive-shaped homes. This tribe are respected as expert weavers. Also, they are expert farmers and witness their ingenious terracing technique, allowing them to farm efficiently along the mountainside and yet prevent soil erosion. After lunch, enjoy a refreshing boat trip on Lake Chamo, home to huge crocodiles, hippos and a variety of bird-life.
(B,L,D)

Day 04: Jinka
Visit the colorful village of the Konso tribe. A pagan society, the Konso erect eerie wooden totems, replete with phallic symbols over the graves of the dead. They also have numerous cults based around the breeding and veneration of serpents. The cornerstone of Konso culture, however, is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy that, through terracing buttressed with stone, enable these people to extract a productive living from the none-too-fertile hills and valleys that surround them. This will be an excellent day to mingle among the people, take photographs with them and learn firsthand about a culture virtually untouched by the outside world. Later in the afternoon arrive in Jinka, located at the foot of Mago National Park.
Eco Omo Lodge (B,L,D) or Orit hotel

Day 05: Jinka
This morning drive to a Mursi tribal village. The tribe is renowned for the now-uncommon custom of their women, upon reaching maturity, having their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. Return back to Jinka for lunch and this afternoon proceed to the Ari Village compound. Learn and understand how the local people process different foods and alcohol.
(B, L, D)

Day 06: Turmi
This morning proceed to Dimeka to visit the colorful Hamer tribe.
They are well known for their remarkable hairstyles made of ochre, water, and binding resin., resulting in copper-colored locks. This is a sign of wealth for this tribe. The Hamers are also considered the masters of body decoration. Continue to the town of Turmi.
Buska Lodge (B, L, D) or Turmi ,lodge

Day 07: Turmi
Turmi is our new base as we explore the region and meet the different tribes who share this valley but live a life uniquely their own. Drive to the Murulle area. Murile (also spelled Muelle and Murli) lies on the banks of the Omo River, and is a popular base for exploring this area. The two main tribes who live here are the Karo and the Hamer, both of whom practice scarification and have elaborate hairstyles. The Karo are experts in body painting, using clays and locally available vegetable pigments to trace fantastic patterns on their faces, chests, arms and legs. These designs have no special symbolic significance but instead are created for fun and aesthetic effect, as each artist tries to outdo another. Karo men also sculpt and shave their hair into extravagant shapes, with special ochre “caps” of hair usually containing several ostrich feathers.
(B,L,D)

Day 08: Arba Minch
On the return drive to Arba Minch visit the Arbore tribe who are known for herding cattle and depend on plant cultivation for their basic food. They provide cereal grains for neighboring tribes through trading partnerships. They are considered pastorals and have their own unique physical appearance with the women covering their heads with black cloth and known to wear very colorful necklaces and earrings. Body painting using natural colors is made from soil and stone. Traditional dancing is practiced by the tribe and wealth is measured by the number of cattle a tribesman owns.
Paradise Lodge (B, L, D) or Ezana hotel

Day 09: Return to Addis Ababa and departure
This morning commence our drive to Addis Ababa and stop at Lake Ziway to view the colorful birds. On arrival in the capital city enjoy an early evening dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant offering a folkloric show and the popular coffee ceremony. After sampling the various national dishes, proceed to the airport for your late night flight back to  home
(B, L, D)

7 Days Omo valley Tour

All tours customizable to your needs!
National Geographic magazine has called the Omo Valley “Africa’s last frontier.” Home to approximately 225,000 people, the valley is busting with diversity; there are nine main tribes and many smaller ones all speaking their own language, practicing unique customs and rituals that identify to them only. Life has evolved slowly here as tribes have clung to their life practices while the world around them has changed. Now their beauty and fanciful dress are attracting attention as they welcome you to their villages, interact at local markets and dance with you at nightly rituals.

Day 1: Addis Ababa: arrival at Addis Ababa Bole international airport and you will be met by the representatives of   Wisdom Ethiopia then you will be transferred to your hotel. Over night at your hotel.

Day 2: Addis Ababa –Arbaminch: drive to Arbaminch through Butajira road and visit some of the cultural houses of the Dorze village and one of the world heritage sites the Tiya Stele. Continue driving and you will admire the natural beauty of the area. Overnight paradise lodge in Arbaminch

Day 3: Arbaminch- Turmi: ;-Early in the morning drive to Turmi via Key Afer(if the day is Thursday or Saturday  there is a very color full market on Dimeka and the client will have the chance to visit  the market )Clients will appreciate the cultural activity of Hammer tribe .Over night Buska Lodge

Day 4: Turmi-Omorate-Turmi: after breakfast drive to Omorate to see the Geleb people and their fascinating houses after crossing the Omo River by traditional boat return trip to Turmi and visit the Turmi market .Over night Buska Lodge

Day5: Turmi –jinka-mursi-jinka: After breakfast leave Jinka and drive to Mago National park. Visit the Mursi Village and appreciate the culture of Mursi people whose females put lip plates on their lower lip and in the late evening drive back to Jinka. Over night at Jinka Resort

Day6:jinka –Arbaminch: Early in the morning drive to Turmi via Key Afer(if the day is Thursday or Saturday  there is a very color full market on Dimeka and the client will have the chance to visit  the market )Clients will appreciate the cultural activity of Hammer tribe .Over night Buska Lodge

Day7: Arbaminch-Addis Ababa: Drive to Addis Ababa with photo stops on the way. You will visit the creator lakes of Debre Zeit .At the evening you will be the honorable guest of noble conference and Tours at one of the best traditional restaurants for dinner with folkloric dance .In the late evening transferred to the Air port for your departure.