Southern and Eastern Ethiopia - 23 - $4,226
Itinerary Map
Landmarks visited on Southern and Eastern Ethiopia
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Bole International Airport. City tour Addis Ababa. Welcome dinner in cultural restaurant.
Day 2
Drive (4 hrs) Addis Ababa to Langano, en route visit Lake Ziway and Abijatta-Shalla National Park.
Day 3
Drive (5 hrs) Langano to Dorze, en route visit Lephis Forest or Senkele Game Sanctuary.
Day 4
Visit Dorze people and market.
Day 5
Drive (1 hr) Dorze to Arba Minch. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Chamo and game walk in Nech Sar National Park.
Day 6
Drive (2 hrs) Arba Minch to Konso. Visit Konso people, museum and maybe Konso King.
Day 7
Drive (2.5 hrs) Konso to Jinka, en route visit Key Afar market.
Day 8
Visit Mago National Park, Mursi people. Afternoon visit Ari people.
Day 9
Visit Jinka Museum. Drive (2.5 hrs) Jinka to Turmi, en route visit Dimeka market. Optional 'Evangadi' dance and/ or 'Bull jump' ceremony if it coincides with your stay in Turmi.
Day 10
Morning visit Karo people in Kolcho. Afternoon visit Hamar people.
Day 11
Morning visit Dassanech people in Omerate. Afternoon visit market in Turmi and Hamar people.
Day 12
Walk in Turmi area. Drive (6 hrs) Turmi to Yabello, en route visit Arbore people.
Day 13
Visit Borana people, 'singing well' and El Sod craterlake.
Day 14
Drive (6.5 hrs) Yabello to Yirgalem.
Day 15
Visit Sidamo people and coffee plantation.
Day 16
Drive (5 hrs) Yirgalem to Goba, en route visit fish market Hawassa and hike at Bale Mountains NP Headquarter in Dinsho.
Day 17
Visit Bale Mountains National Park.
Day 18
Drive (6.5 hrs) Goba to Awash National Park.
Day 19
Visit Awash National Park.
Day 20
Drive (6 hrs) Awash National Park to Harar
Day 21
Visit Babile, Valley of Marvels and camel market.
Day 22
City tour Harar. Evening visit Hyena Man.
Day 23
Visit bustling Saturday market. Drive (1,5 hrs) Harar to Dire Dawa. Flight Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa. Minibus available for transport around Addis Ababa. Evening transfer to Bole International Airport for international flight.
End of service.
Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Prices are per person based on 2 people travelling together. Prices guideline only, actual price swill depend on final itinerary, accommodation choices, and time of year.
Includes
- Domestic flights.
- Airport transfers and road transport around Addis Ababa and Harar by private minibus.
- Road transport from day 2 until day 21 by standard 4WD with English speaking driver/ guide, including fuel, driver allowances and accommodation.
- Accommodation based on double/ twin room sharing.
- Meal plan bed and breakfast.
- Fees for entrances, local guides, compulsory scouts/ security personnel and boats for activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- All government taxes for the services included in the tour price.
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees.
- Lunches and dinners, unless stated as included above.
- Activities not mentioned or stated as optional in the itinerary.
- Fees for photos and video.
- Other personal expenses, souvenirs, tips and gratuities, etc.
