Cultural/Tribal Routes
Tour Code : ELT-CT0422
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
~Arrival to Addis Ababa Bole International airport and transfer to a suggested hotel for a check-in. In the afternoon; visit the National museum, the Holly Trinity cathedral, and Merkato -the biggest open market in Africa. Overnight in a hotel.
~Drive to Lake Langano, visiting on the way Abiyatta and Shala Lakes National park. Overnight in a hotel.
~Drive to Arba Minch, visiting on the way the Dorze peoples culture (known for weaving a cotton made traditional dresses) at the village of Hayzo. Overnight in a hotel.
~Early morning, we take a boat on Lake Chamo for a visit of -the giant crocodiles, hippopotamus, and some of the aquatic birds. Then we proceed driving to Turmi via Karat and visiting on the way the Konso peoples culture (known for the terracing system as they harvest on the mountains). Overnight in a hotel.
~In the morning, we drive to Omorate and visit the Dassanech tribe after crossing the Omo river by a locally made canoe. Drive back to Turmi and late afternoon, visit the Hamer tribe (known for the Bull jumping ceremony). Overnight in a hotel.
~Early morning, drive to Korcho and visit the Karo tribe (living by the banks of the Omo river and known for the beautiful body painting). Drive back to Turmi, and have a free afternoon. Overnight in a hotel.
~On this day -we drive to Jinka, visiting on the way the Banna tribe at Keyafer and the Ari tribe near to Jinka. Overnight in a hotel.
~Early morning, we will be driving to the village of Olikore passing through Mago National park for a visit of the Mursi tribe (known for the bigger clay made plates worn by the women). Drive back to Jinka, and transfer to the airport for an internal scheduled flight destined to Addis Ababa. A farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant marks the end of the tour.



