11 Days Classic Ethiopian Cultural & Natural Tours

Day 1 – Addis Ababa

On arrival at Bole Int Airport Aman Ethiopia Tours team will meet you & transfer you to your hotel then later start Exploring Addis Ababa. Visit the various museums, including the National Museum where you’ll discover ‘Lucy’, the fossilized skeleton of an ancient human ancestor dating back 3.2 million years who changed our understanding of human evolution. Heading to the Mercato market, the largest open-air market in Africa, and experience a traditional coffee ceremony. Discover what Haile Selassie and Sylvia Pankhurst have in common at the copper-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral. See why the European Council on Tourism and Trade named Ethiopia its number-one place to visit in 2015. Overnight: The Grand Palace Hotel & Spa

Day 2 – Fly Addis Ababa To Jinka

After having your breakfast, you will take your flight to Jinka in the Omo Valley. Jinka is a small market zone town which houses the South Omo Research Centre Museum. From here there is an optional expedition to the Omo National Park, a lesser-visited national park in Ethiopia, and home to incredible vistas. The park has a rugged, off-the-beaten-track appeal. Later in the afternoon will meet the Ari people.
Overnight: Eco Omo Lodge

Day 3 – Jinka-Turmi

After breakfast, you Visit the Mago National Park and the Mursi people. Drive (2.5 hrs) from Jinka to Turmi, en route visit Key Afar market.
The Mursi people. The Mursi are famous for the lower lip plates worn as decoration by the women, along with their traditional dress and ornate headdresses. The Mursi people are one of the few tribes who continue to wear traditional clothing and accessories.
Overnight: Paradise Lodge

Day 4 – Turmi Excursion To Karo Tribe

This day after breakfast you will be droving to the Korcho to see Karo tribe in Korcho and later after lunch in the small town of Kangate you will visit the Nyangatom tribe in Kangatan.
Overnight: Paradise Lodge

Day 5 – Turmi To Dasenach Tribe

After breakfast, we will be driving to the small town of Omorate to see the Dasanech tribe in Omerate. In the afternoon, visit the Dimeka market and the Hamar people. The Hamar people are agro-pastoralists who adorn traditional body decorations and colorful beads. The women use ochre and resin to deftly style their hair, which is known as ‘goscha’. When the men come of age they have to partake in a bull-jumping ceremony. These friendly people will welcome you into their community, offer you wild coffee and barbecued goat, and introduce you to their customs and traditions.
Overnight: Paradise Lodge

Day 6 -Turmi-Konso- Arba Minch

After breakfast, we will drive from Turmi to Arba Minch, visiting the Arbore and Konso people along the way. You’ll explore Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 400 years of history, featuring fortified stone walls and terraced buildings. The main local industries include beekeeping, cotton weaving, and agriculture, with the famous Waga Sculptures commemorating community members. Spend the day immersing yourself in the rich culture, guided by our knowledgeable escort. Overnight at Paradise Lodge
Day 7 – Arba Minch

In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo, part of Nechisar National Park. As you head out onto the expansive lake, you’ll see crocodiles, hippos and flamingos bathing in the Ethiopian sun. Explore Nechisar National Park, or discover the incredible bee-hive huts of the Dorze tribe, who are famous for their structures, weaving and singing.
In the afternoon, visit the Dorze people and market.
Overnight: Paradise Lodge

Day 8 – Arba Minch-Hawassa

This day after breakfast we will be Drive Arba Minch to Hawassa, en route visit Senkele Game Sanctuary.
Overnight: Haile Resort Hawassa

Day 9 – Bale Mountains National Park

After breakfast, visit the famous Hawassa Fish Market, where you can experience the lively local atmosphere and taste delicious fresh fish soup. Then drive approximately 5.5 hours to Bale Mountains National Park via Dinsho, the park headquarters, where you will meet your guide and receive a briefing about the upcoming trek. Continue through the park to the spectacular Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia’s remaining natural forests and a biodiversity hotspot. Enjoy a short trek through the lush forest, home to diverse plants, birds, amphibians, and endemic wildlife. Keep an eye out for Bale monkeys and Harenna chameleons. In the evening, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Bale Mountain Lodge, an exceptional eco-lodge nestled in nature.

Overnight: Bale Mountain Lodge.

Day 10 – Bale Mountains National Park

Today includes a full day of exploring Bale Mountains National Park, starting with the sounds and scents of Harenna Forest while enjoying locally sourced coffee. The morning is dedicated to wildlife spotting in the forest, so binoculars and a camera are essential. In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Sanetti Plateau to search for the rare Ethiopian Wolf and the giant mole-rat, an endemic species that serves as the wolves’ primary food source. Overnight stays will be at Bale Mountain Lodge.
Day 11 -Addis Ababa-Departure

This day after breakfast we will be driving to Goba Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa