14-Days Discovering Ancient Civilization and Culture Life Latest itinerary

>> Morning: We will be pick up from your hotel by our driver-guide at 9:30 after breakfast.
First Stop: Visiting Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. Enjoy a coffee at Tomoca Coffee, one of the city's oldest coffee shops.
Next: After visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral via Piassa, stop at Friendship Park for lunch.
Post-Lunch: After a quick stroll through the park, you can explore Ethiopian community cultural, and historical exhibitions at Addis Ababa University's National Museum, Ethnological Museum, and the former Emperor Haile Selassie Palace.
Afternoon: Drive up to Entoto to visit St. Merry Church, the first church in Addis Ababa, and its museum. You can also see the first palace of Emperor Menelik II.
Viewpoint: On the way back, stop at Entoto Park viewpoint for a panoramic view of Addis Ababa city over sunset.
Evening: Return to your hotel.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Bonanza Addis Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

>> A short takes you to the shores of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, where life revolves around the lake and you will find the local fishermen at work in traditional papyrus reed boats. An afternoon hike takes you to the beautiful Tis Isat Falls, also known as the Blue Nile Falls. Overnight Hotel.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Bete Daniel Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

>> Drive through wheat fields to the old mountain capital of Gondar. Gondar has a rich history. With its beautiful and strategic mountain setting, the 17th-century capital was once the crossroads of several major caravan routes, and was also occupied by the Italians during World War II. The Art Deco buildings surrounding the Royal Enclosure with its medieval castles and churches are a reminder of this heritage. This afternoon, explore Gondar's castles and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its iconic ceiling of painted angels. Overnight Hotel.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: AG Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

>> We follow the northern escarpment eastward, before we descend a little into the Kaba Valley. After that we climb up before we reach Gich Abyss and continue over a narrow ridge to a cliff where we have a spectacular view of the abyss towards the Simien foothills. We also find a large waterfall here, where the Jinbar River plunges 500 m into the abyss. We proceed for about two hours and have lunch at the Jinbar River. After lunch we walk through fields of barley before we arrive at the idyllic village of Gich. Here we can enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony in one of the huts and learn more about local farm life. From Gich village it is a short walk to Gich camp which is a good area to look for lammergeyer and thick billed raven. After a relaxing afternoon, we will take a short hike up to Kedadit to enjoy sunset plus the gorgeous shaded landscapes.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

>> From Gich camp we stroll through endless fields of Giant Lobelia before we reach the towering cliffs of Imet-Gogo (3926 m). Here we will spend some time to absorb the superb views over the mountain valleys below and strange shaped domes in the distance, which we will see from up close at the end of the trip. After that we descend into the Jinbahir River Valley. In this way we get a very different perspective of Imet-Gogo and the volcanic landscape, where it looks like big chunks of mountains have been blown away. The trail follows the edge of the escarpment, which is completely vertical here for several hundred meters. We climb to a summit of 4070 m where we will have lunch. After lunch we descend to Chennek for about two hours along a steep trail.
Escarpment and try to spot Walia Ibex in late afternoon or early morning. Sometimes Walia Ibex visit the edges of the camp site. Overnight camping.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Simien Mountains NP

>> Having enjoyed with the natural beauty of the surroundings and taking pictures from the top of jumber river walk back down to chenek camp where the car waiting us to pick and drive back to Gondar for about 4:30 hrs.
and if we have time afternoon, explore Gondar's castles and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its iconic ceiling of painted angels. Overnight Hotel Overnight Hotel.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: AG Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

>> UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela - the Jerusalem of Ethiopia, and Africa's own 'Petra'. In a fitting finale to your Ethiopian adventure, explore the monolithic red-hued churches incredibly carved into the rock. Your guide will lead you through the network of crevices and tunnels linking each of the churches. The churches are still in use today: step inside and you will see a robed priest going about his timeless business.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Top Twelve Hotel Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

>> We have a breakfast and your guide takes you to the eastern group of rock hewn churches: smaller in size, these are no less impressive, with intricate carvings and many dark tunnels to explore. And back to your hotel and afternoon back to Addis Ababa.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Bonanza Addis Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

>> Depart early from Addis Ababa.
Stop at Lake Ziway for birdwatching (pelicans, marabou storks, hippos) Visit Abijatta-Shalla National Park (if time allows). Arrive in Awassa, check into a hotel/lodge.
Sunset walk along Lake Awassa Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Awassa.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Hawassa Lake View Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)

>> Early morning visit to the Fish Market at Lake Awassa.
• Drive to Arba Minch via Shashemene and Sodo.
• Stop at the Dorze village, known for its beehive-shaped huts and weaving culture.
• Traditional coffee ceremony with the Dorze people.
• Arrive in Arba Minch and relax at a lodge.
• Overnight: Lodge in Arba Minch.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Jinka Resort Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

>> Morning visit Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos.
Drive to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its terraced farming and unique culture.
Visit a Konso village and see their famous "waka" (wooden grave markers). Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamar community.
If lucky, witness a Hamar bull-jumping ceremony (a traditional rite of passage). Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

>> Drive to Omorate, near the Omo River, to visit the Dassanech community.
• Cross the river by local canoe (wooden boat).
• Experience the Dassanech people's way of life, their huts, and cultural traditions.
• Return to Turmi and visit a Hamar village.
• Enjoy traditional Hamar dances like the Evangadi dance in the evening.
• Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

>> • Drive to Korcho village to meet the Karo community known for their elaborate body paintings.
• Photography session with Karo people along the Omo River.
• Continue to Jinka, the gateway to the Mursi community.
• Visit the South Omo Research Center (if time allows).
• Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Jinka.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

>> In the morning after breakfast we drive then we will keep drive to Jinka on the way we stop to visit different villages Benna and the Keyafar market is the best colorful market in omo valley the drive to jinka and back to Addis Ababa.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)