12 Days /11 Nights Tour to North & South Ethiopia
North & South Ethiopia
Overview
This plan is prepared to blend those Natural, Historical and Cultural attractions In the north and southern Ethiopia.
We start from the North and proceed to Southern Ethiopia to discover the most important places and peoples.
Lalibela rock hewn churches the 8th wonders of the world, Gonder royal enclosure The UNESCO heritage site, Semien mountain UNESCO world heritage which is the premiere trekking place in Ethiopia. and the ancient Lake Tana monasteries are found in the northern route.
Omo valley, in the Southern route, which is the cultural Garden of Ethiopia,
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation
- Transportation (Domestic flight & all Ground transport)
- Meals ( Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Tour Guides
- International Flight
- Alcohol drink
- Tips and others that are not described in the list of price inclusive.
Tour Itinerary
Catch the morning flight to Lalibela after having breakfast at the hotel. Transfer you to the hotel 24km from the airport to Lalibela town.
Time for hotel check-in And lunch, then Tour starts at 2pm until 5pm for the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Transfer you back to the hotel to end the day wondering the gorgeous view with the sunset from the hotel.
Overnight stay in Lalibela.
In the morning drive outside the town for 45km to see the stunning ancient monastery called " Yimrehane Kirstos" meaning "Christ is our Leader".
Drive back to Lalibela town after the visit. Lunch stop in the town before heading to visit the second group churches in Lalibela.
In the afternoon from 2 to 5 finish visiting the rock churches of lalibela. Walking back to the hotel through the old village of Lalibela.
Overnight stay in Lalibela.
In the morning after having breakfast in the hotel drive to Bahir Dar. The regional state city of Amhara peoples. Catagorized as the #1beautiful and cleanest city in Ethiopia.
Driving through this road gives you a unique experience to wonder the natural beauty of
topography variations in the northern Ethiopia.
Stopover at " Awura Amba" Village to visit the culture and lifestyle of the peoples who live in different way of life philosophy while they're still Amhara tribe. Continue driving after the visit and stop at " Debre Tabor" for lunch. Proceed to Bahir Dar crossing several small towns and villages along the way. Stop at one of the village in the countryside on the road to see LOCAL Beer making process and see the local recipe.
Arrive in Bahir Dar by the evening. Around 5:30pm
Overnight stay in Bahir Dar.
In the morning after breakfast go for the boat cruise over Lake Tana. Reach to the ancient monastery after 50 minutes of boat ride. Most of The monasteries in the believed to be established
from the 14th century. Some even says older than that. After the visit back to Bahir Dar for lunch stop before proceeding to Gonder.
Continue the driving to Gonder for 170km across the view on the road here again. Upon arrival in Gonder go to visit the Royal enclosure of the Gonderian Kings from the 17th century. Next go for the hotel check-in.
Overnight stay in Gonder.
In the morning visit the Pool palace of King Fasiledes who was the founder of Gonder town as a Capital of Ethiopia during his empire by 16:32 and visit the Trinity church in Gonder town.
Drive to Semien Mountain National Park after the morning visit in the town.
Late lunch at Semien Mountain lodge. After some Break make a hike. See the endemic baboon through your hiking is obvious. Walk back to the lodge for the night.
Overnight at Semien Mountain Lodge.
Early morning at 6am drive to Cheneq Where the Hiking and Walya Ibexes watching point in the mountain. After arrival open the picnic box for the breakfast. After wondering what nature offers here drive back to Gonder.
Overnight in Stay in Gonder.
Transferred to the airport in the morning after breakfast in the hotel. Get the connection flight from Gonder to Addis, and to Arba minch.
Upon arrival proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily life activities.
Overnight stay in Arbaminch. ( Hotel or Lodge
in the morning after having breakfast check out the hotel and go to make a Boat cruise over Lake Chamo. The main fishing resource of south Ethiopia. Hippopotamus and crocodiles are guaranteed to be seen at this lake including the water birds. Next proceeds to Konso for lunch stop and to visit the UNESCO heritage site of The Stone walled village of Konso peoples. Continue driving to Jinka afterwards crossing the stunning Environment of Omo Valley.
Overnight stay in Jinka.
In the morning after breakfast check out the hotel to drive through Mago National park to find the renowned Mursi tribe for 45km. Drive bac to Jinka for lunch stop and to proceed the journey to Turmi which is the Hamer tribe provincial town. Stop to visit the tribal market along the road if this is the market day. After arriving in Turmi, check in at the lodge.
Overnight stay in Turmi ( Lodge )
In the morning after breakfast, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe. cross the Omo River by local boat to get to the Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi for lunch and a visit to a local Hamer village. If there is
a Bull-Jumping traditional ceremony of Hamer tribe, will be visited on this Afternoon.
Overnight stay in Turmi (Lodge)
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Gnagatom tribes which reside close to the Kenya border. After visiting the village and culture of this tribe, proceed to the village of the Karo tribe. This driving route is very enjoyable for birdwatchers. Return to Turmi after the stunning cultural adventure of this day. Late lunch will be served on this day in Turmi.
At the evening go out of the lodge to walk around the Hamer village near by the lodge.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
In the morning after early breakfast check out the lodge to drive to Jinka for 120 km to catch the afternoon flight to Addis Ababa. On the road see the sick walking boys of Benna tribe.
Lunch stop in Jinka town. Proceed to the airport.
Arrive in Addis Ababa in the evening by 5:00pm.
End if the tour plan will be done after dropping our clients to the airport for their international flight back home.
* This itinerary is flexible or can be modified and rearranged, shortened or extended to suit your interest.
