10 Days Addis Danakil lalibela and omo valley

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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10 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The National Museum of Ethiopia houses Lucy (Dinkinesh), one of the oldest human fossils, providing insight into human evolution. A visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, offers a vibrant shopping experience. Erta Ale, an active volcano featuring a permanent lava lake, and Dallol, known for its colorful sulfur springs and alien-like formations, showcase Ethiopia's unique geological features. The salt flats of Lake Assale are striking, while Afar camel caravans transport salt blocks, reflecting traditional livelihoods. The UNESCO World Heritage site of the rock-hewn churches, particularly the iconic Church of Saint George (Bete Giyorgis), highlights Ethiopia's rich artThe Omo Valley is renowned for its cultural diversity, featuring the Mursi with their lip plates, the Hamer known for bull-jumping ceremonies, the Karo with body painting traditions, and the Konso, recognized as a UNESCO cultural landscape, offering rare cultural encounters and authentic tribal experiences.

What's Included

Government tax
Admission fee
Accommodation lodge,hotels and camping
Entrance fee
Lunch (Optional[10])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[10])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast
Scout/Police mandatory places
Bottled water everyday
Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

AYA Addis Hotel is located on Namibia Avenue in the Atlas Area of the Bole Sub-City in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is situated approximately 3.1 kilometers from Bole International Airport.
The driver will pick you up at the Lobby of Aya hotel.
There will be a sign of your name at any meeting places.

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Meeting point

AYA Addis Hotel is located on Namibia Avenue in the Atlas Area of the Bole Sub-City in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is situated approximately 3.1 kilometers from Bole International Airport. The driver will pick you up at the Lobby of Aya hotel. There will be a sign of your name at any meeting places.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Addis Ababa

    1 stop
  • 1
    Addis Ababa

    Upon your arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be picked up and taken for breakfast before embarking on a city tour. The itinerary includes visits to the National Museum, which houses the famous fossil of Lucy, the bustling Mercato, the historic old city Piazza (Piassa), and the stunning St. George's Churches. You will also explore Mount Entoto, home to Menelik's Palace, and the Ethnographic Museum. If time permits, a leisurely walk through the streets will offer an opportunity to experience a traditional coffee ceremony, enriching your understanding of local culture.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Addis-Semera-Erta Ale

    1 stop
  • 2
    Erta Ale

    you will board ET-110 from Addis Ababa to Semera, arriving at 8:20 AM. Upon arrival, our driver and guide will greet you and begin the journey to Erta Ale via Afdera Town, covering a distance of 168 km, which takes approximately 3.5 hours. After a one-hour lunch break, you will continue to the Erta Ale campsite, expected to arrive by 4:30 PM. Following a brief rest, you will embark on a one-hour hike to the active volcano, where you will spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring before trekking back to the campsite, which will take another 45 minutes to an hour. A fresh dinner will be waiting for you upon your return.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Erta Ale-Lake assale-Hamed ela

    1 stop
  • 3
    Danakil Depression

    you will rise at 5 AM to trek for an hour to an active volcano, where you will witness the sunrise and spend approximatelyp an hour and a half exploring the area before returning to the campsite. After breakfast, you will depart around 10 AM for Hamed Ela, a journey of 70 km that takes about three hours. Following a break until 4:30 PM, you will drive for an hour to Lake Assale to enjoy the sunset, spending two hours at the lake before heading back to the Hamed Ela campsite, where a fresh dinner awaits. You will then camp overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Hamed Ela -Dallol-Mekele

    1 stop
  • 4
    Dallol

    you will rise early at 5 AM and embark on a drive to Dallol, renowned for its striking salt formations, vibrant sulfur deposits, colorful salt flats, hot springs, and salt canyons, also known as salt mountains. The journey will take over an hour, followed by a 30-minute trek to explore the area. You will spend approximately two hours walking through the unique landscape before returning to the vehicle for another 30-minute ride back. After breakfast, you will drive to Mekele to catch flight ET-117, departing at 5:45 PM and arriving in Addis at 7:20 PM.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Addis-Lalibela

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lalibela

    You will take the ET-120 flight to Lalibela, where your driver and guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, you will explore the renowned rock-hewn churches, often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, beginning with the Northern Cluster. You will visit Bete Medhane Alem, the largest monolithic church globally, followed by Bete Maryam, known for its stunning ceiling paintings, and other notable churches including Bete Meskel, Bete Denagel, and Bete Golgotha Mikael. After a day of exploration, you will spend the night at either Hiltop Resort or Sora Lodge, or similar accommodation.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Lalibela-Addis

    1 stop
  • 6
    Addis Ababa

    After breakfast, you will continue your tour with the Southern Cluster churches, visiting Bete Amanuel, recognized for its Aksumite architectural style, along with Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Merkorios, and Bete Abba Libanos, concluding with the iconic Bete Giyorgis, the famous cross-shaped church that symbolizes Lalibela, before catching your ET-121 flight back to Addis.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Addis-Jinka

    1 stop
  • 7
    Jinka

    Depart from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jinka/Baco (BCO) - Travel to Turmi (130 km, 2:30 hours) Upon your arrival at Jinka airport, a guide will greet you and lead you on a 130 km (2 hours) journey to Turmi town, passing through the towns of Jinka, Keyafer, Aldubba, and Dimeka. If you travel on market days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), you might encounter a tribal market in one of the towns. This trip takes you through various altitudes and showcases breathtaking landscapes. Along the route, you will visit the Banna tribe, followed by a small community of Mursi people near Keyafer town, known for their women who wear lip plates and have body scarification. Additionally, you might witness the bull jumping ceremony or other rituals performed by the Banna or Hamar tribe, if available.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Turmi - Korcho Village (Kara) - Turmi

    1 stop
  • 8
    Turmi

    Travel 30 kilometers to the village of Korcho, associated with the Kara (Karo) tribe, after heading 65 kilometers west from Turmi. In this village located by the Omo River, you will have the opportunity to meet the Kara people. The Kara or Karo are the smallest ethnic group in the Omo Valley. They are recognized for their intricate facial and body art, and you can have your face adorned in their unique style. Afterward, head back to Turmi for lunch, in the after noon where you also have the option to experience the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony. In the afternoon,

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Turmi-Konso-Arba Minch

    1 stop
  • 9
    Arba Minch

    after breakfast, we embarked on a 200 km drive to Konso, a region inhabited by an agricultural and pastoral community that speaks a Cushitic language. The Konso people are renowned for their exceptional terracing skills, which have shaped the landscape into a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting over a thousand years of history. During our visit, we observed the traditional wooden statues, or totems known as “waka,” erected in honor of heroes and chiefs. Following our exploration of Konso, we continued our journey to Arba Minch, where we would spend the night at Mora Height Lodge.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Arba Minch-Addis

    1 stop
  • 10
    Addis Ababa

    Embarking on a boat trip across the serene waters of the lake, you will have the opportunity to observe crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat at the renowned crocodile market, where these fascinating creatures bask in the sun and interact with their surroundings. This unique experience allows for close encounters with wildlife, providing insight into their behaviors and ecosystems. After enjoying the sights and sounds of the lake, you will conclude your adventure by heading to Arba Minch airport for your afternoon flight to Addis Ababa, ensuring a seamless transition from nature's wonders to the bustling capital.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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