Morning: Arrival in Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel.
City Tour Highlights:
National Museum (home of Lucy, the famous hominid fossil)
Holy Trinity Cathedral (historical and architectural landmark)
Entoto Park (panoramic views of the city)
Merkato (Africa’s largest open-air market)
Evening: Traditional Ethiopian dinner with live music and dance.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Flight or drive to Arba Minch.
Visit Dorze village, famous for bamboo huts and weaving culture.
Overnight: Arba Minch
Morning: Boat trip on Lake Chamo to spot crocodiles, hippos, and birdlife.
Visit Konso (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a traditional Konso village.
Drive to Turmi, home of the Hamar people.
Optional: Witness a bull-jumping ceremony (Hamar initiation rite).
Overnight: Turmi
Visit the Dassanech tribe by crossing the Omo River in a canoe.
Drive to Jinka, stopping at Key Afer Market (if it’s a market day).
Overnight: Jinka
Morning visit to the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates and body art.
Explore the South Omo Research Center Museum.
Flight: Jinka → Addis Ababa
Free evening in Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Morning flight: Addis Ababa → Lalibela
Explore Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches:
Bet Giyorgis (St. George’s Church)
Bet Medhane Alem and Bet Maryam
Overnight: Lalibela
Morning visit to additional churches:
Bet Gabriel-Rufael and Bet Amanuel
Afternoon flight: Lalibela → Addis Ababa
Free evening in Addis Ababa
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Flight: Addis Ababa → Semera
Drive to Hamed Ela, passing through desert landscapes
Visit Lake Asale and observe traditional salt extraction
Enjoy a sunset over the salt flats
Overnight Camping: Hamed Ela
Explore Dallol, known for colorful hot springs and acidic pools
Visit salt canyons and unique geological formations
Return to Hamed Ela
Overnight Camping: Hamed Ela
Morning descent from Erta Ale
Revisit the active volcano
Drive (~4 hours) to Mekele
Overnight: Mekele
Drive to Gheralta, home to stunning rock-hewn churches
Hike to Abune Yemata Guh, perched high on a cliff
Continue to Shimbreyti Community Guest House for a cultural stay
Opportunity to see Gelada baboons in the surrounding mountains
Overnight: Shimbreyti Community Guest House
Morning return to Mekele
Flight: Mekele → Addis Ababa
Optional free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation
Evening international departure
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