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Ethiopia Discovery

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12 days (Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa)

Destinations visited: Africa, Ethiopia, World

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USD$2,199

Description

This incredible 12-day adventure through the less-travelled part of Ethiopia offers rugged travellers willing to go without some western conveniences an opportunity to truly interact with various ethnic communities. Explore the enigmatic beehive houses of the Dorze and stop in numerous villages for truly immersive cultural encounters with the Ari, Karo, Murse, Hamer and Dasanech people that few travellers get to experience. Visit two national parks and explore Lake Chamo by boat in search of crocodiles, hippos and bird life. With your expert CEO doing the planning—you're free to soak in the diversity of this remote land and its incredible people.

Itinerary

Day 1 Addis Ababa

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Arba Minch/Dorze Village (2B, 2D)

Take a boat safari on Lake Chamo. Enjoy a Dorze market and village visit. Spend the night in traditional Dorze lodging.

Day 4-5 Konso/Mursi (1B, 1D)

Visit Konso Museum, learn about local conservation efforts at Gersale village nursery, where you can plant a seedling tree. Visit the Anthropological Museum in Jinka before continuing onto an Ari village and Mago National Park.

Day 6-8 Turmi (3B, 3L, 3D)

Visit Key Afar market and villages of the Karo and Hammer peoples. Stop at the Dimeka Saturday market.

Day 9 Konso (1B, 1L)

Visit Omorate, home of the Dasanech tribe, and its local market. Then, cross the Omo River by a canoe.

Day 10-11 Yabelo/Yirgalem

Visit the Borena region's archaeological site, Yabelo Camel Market and Borena village, Tuti Fella's stelae yard and go on a walk through the Sidamo community. Optional visit to Yabelo National Park.

Day 12 Addis Ababa (1B)

Visit Lake Ziway and go bird watching, then see how the Ziway communities are using energy-saving stoves. Depart on arrival to Addis Ababa in late afternoon.

Ethiopia Discovery

Worldwide reservations

  • USA / Canada 1 855 667 9501
  • United Kingdom 0844 272 2120
  • Australia 1300 884 162
  • New Zealand 0800 333 415
  • Germany 01805 70 90 30 70
  • Rest of World 00 1 855 667 9501

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