Test of Ethiopia, Complete North and South
This well-outlined Itinerary is combining history and culture with the magic scenery of Simien mountains National park and the southern major attractions which include the central rift valley Lakes region, the Omo valley tribal groups and national parks.
The Itinerary can easily be adjusted to fit our clients’ schedules and special interests.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Addis Ababa, resting at the hotel and city tour of Addis Ababa
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Day 2
Leave Addis and drive to Debre Markos enroot visit Debre Libanose Monastery, the Portuguese bridge after lunch, visit the Blue Nile Gorge and crossing the longest river in the world on a 300 meter length bridge. Arrive Debre Markos for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Drive to Bahirdar enroot visit the source of Blue Nile at Sekekela, climb to Gish Mountain for a better view and drive to Injibara after a short stop in lake Zengena, one of the deepest lakes in Ethiopia. After lunch in Injibara drive to Bahirdar for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Morning drive to Blue Nile falls and afternoon visit Lake Tana monasteries by boat
Overnight: Bahirdar
Day 5
Morning drive to Gondar and after noon Gondar city tour
Overnight: Gondar
Day 6
Drive to Simien Mountains national park and tour the park
Overnight: Simien
Day 7
Full day visit to the Simien mountain national park and overnight in Simien
Overnight: Simien
Day 8
Morning trek in the Simien drive for lunch in Gondar and afternoon drive to Debre Tabor with a stop to visit Awramba village
Overnight: Debre Tabor
Day 9
Drive from Debre Tabor to Bethelehem, en-route visit one of the biggest and historical Cattle market (only on Saturday), named Sally, stop to visit the hilltop Monastery of Zuraaba Tserha Aryam. After a visit and Picnic lunch in Bethlehem, the ancient university of Degua, make a Scenic drive to Lalibela.
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 10
Lalibela, Morning excursion to Yimrhane Christos and afternoon tour of the rest of the churches in town.
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 11
Transfer to the Lalibela airport for a flight back to Addis and shopping or free time in Addis
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Day 12
Depart early for a scenic drive down the Great Rift Valley for Lake Langano en route stop at Debre Zeit and Zeway. After lunch visit Abjhata -Shalla National park.
Overnight: Langano
Day 13
Drive to Arba Minch and en-route visit the Dorze Village at Chencha.
Overnight: Arba Minch
Day 14
Drive further south to Jinka and en-route visit Tsemay& Ari villages.
Overnight: Jinka
Day 15
Drive to Mago National park and proceed on to El-waha to visit the Mursi village and return to Jinka in the afternoon.
Overnight: Jinka
Day 16
Drive from Jinka to Turmi via Key Afar and Dimeka. if the day Tuesday or Saturday you will have a chance to visit Dimeka Market. If the day is Thursday you will have a chance to visit Key Afer Market.
Overnight: Turmi
Day 17
Excursion to Omorate, Cross the Omo River and visit Nyangatom and Dasenech villages
Overnight: Turmi
Day 18
Drive from Turmi to Konso, and visit one of the Konso villages in the afternoon.
Overnight: Konso
Day 19
Leave Konso for Hawassa and enjoy the sunsets from Lake Hawassa.
Overnight: Hawassa
Day 20
Drive back to Addis Ababa and farewell dinner with cultural show. Departure
End of the tour!
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