Day 1 fly Addis Ababa Jinka
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka Upon arrival Meet our Team. Checking in to your hotel. On this day, we will visit the villages of Ari tribe. The villages are surrounded by lush countryside which is a sharp contrast to other parts of Omo Valley tribal Villages. Walk in the farmlands and house to house, visit craftsmen and see how the Ari lives. If it is a Mraket day Visit the local Market.
Over Night JInka
Day 2 Jinka Turmi
We drive through Mago National Park to meet the Mursi. The Mursi people are considered fearless Warriors. They are mostly recognized for their women’s iconic lip plates. The bigger The Lip plate the more beautiful a Mursi Woman is Considered. Upon Arrival in the village walk around the small huts of different Mursi families. See how the Mursi cooker, Take Photos with the tribal Members. Afterward, drive to Turmi bia Jinka. The Hamer lives around their capital Turmi, a small settlement that can be busy on Market day. The Hamer People make a living from herding and agriculture they live in small villages and follow a largely traditional lifestyle. The Hamers are famous for their spectacular women’s Hairstyle. Hamer Boys Must pass through a rite of passage to become an Adult. The ceremony is called “bull jumping”, It is an impressive Cultural Event to see but also an Important Event in the life of the Hamer Family.
OverNight Jjnka Hotel
Day 3 Turmi – Omorate
In the morning we will drive to Omorate Town to visit the Dasench tribe. The Dasenech tribes settle around the Omo River. To reach Dasenech village we will cross the other banks of the Omo River – with a traditional boat. The Dasenech, like other Omo Valley tribes, are constantly adapting to their ever-changing environment, although they grow little sorghum, maize, and beans. They are very breeding oriented: cattle and goats give them milk and meat in the dry season when crops and food are scarce. And they are also a sign of status and used as a dowry for the bride’s family. They have a tradition of constant warfare, usually due to cattle raids, with their neighbors. In the afternoon drive to Turmi. If it is Monday we will attend the tribal Market in Turmi.
Over Night in Turmi Hotel
Day 4 Turmi- Karo
In the Morning drive to Korcho, village of Karo. The village is set on a cliff overlooking a scenic view of the Omo River. The Karo live in a Hut made of sticks, with thatched roofs. The most striking feature of the Karo Tribe is their practice of Body Painting. Many of the men and women have colorful Body paintings using colorful Clay Soils. They are often referred to as the best body painters among the tribes of Omo Valley. In the Morning, take a walk in the Hamer Village and maybe join in a Family hut for a traditional coffee. After we stay with the Hamer tribe village we may go to visit The local market in Turmi where many of the tribes come to buy and sell afterward enjoy a drink at local drinks.
OverNight Turmi in a Lodge
Day 5 Turmi – Arbamich
in the morning have breakfast and Drive to Arbaminch Via Konso.
We meet the Konso people, in their hilltops village, Fortified by several rounds of stone Walls. the Konso tribes are famous for their impressive soil conservation by terracing their farmland. UNESCO recorded Konso Village as a World Heritage site. The walking trail in the villages are narrow with few entrances for security reasons. Afterward, drive to Arbaminch.
Over Night at Arbaminch in a Hotel
Day 6 Arbaminch – Dorze – Fly Addis Ababa
In The morning drive to the village of Dorze. Who are the finest weavers in Ethiopia? They produce make hand-made cotton cloth. we’ll see how the famous Shemane Waving clothes. It is a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. The Clothes they make are Worn for special celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other solemn occasions. You may also buy some high-quality traditional scarves and other items handmade in the village. Walk in the green farmlands Elephant looks Houses of Dorze People. See how they make food out of false Banana trees and enjoy their Music and dance. before transferring to Arbaminch Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Over Night in Hotel, Addis Ababa
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Gonder – Simien Mountains National Park
In the morning after breakfast Drive from Gondar to the Siemen National Park a Unesco recorded world natural heritage site. On the way we will make a stop At Debark (2800 M) to collect The guide , cook , Scouts and permission after paying the necessary fees to the park office . Here We will collect All the necessary Items for the next days of our Trekking. Then We will continue our drive in to the Park.The simein mountain is found above 3000 M sea level and in many cases trekker’s need to be Acclimatized to the high altitude of the area on the first day. On this day you will do a small trekking of 2 hrs to Sankaber Campsite (3200 M). It has a stunning view over the valley, mountain range, and see the endemic gelada baboon troops. Arrive in Sankaber.
Driving time 2:30 Hrs
Difficulty: moderate
Trekking time: 2 -3 hours.
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek ↑400m, ↓250m
Overnight: Sankaber campsite
Day 2: Trek Sankaber – Geech
In the morning after breakfast you will starts the trek with a gentle stroll through the Erica heather that hangs on white lichen and mosses, it resembles with a white beard of an old man. From Sankaber (3200 M) you will Trek to Gich (3600m) After 2-3 hours of trek you will reach the seasonal Jinbar water fall or Nigus Aysmush View point, although it is little or no water in the dry season it is a very Impressive 500 Meter deep fall. Usually the rare and graceful lammergeyer will be spotted, while soaring in search of food. We take a break at the river and have a picnic lunch before we start passing through a wounderful views of simen mountains range and ascend gradually on an undulating trail for 2-3 hours to reach the village of Geech where we will camp for overnight.
Trekking time 5 to 6 hours.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑1.000m, ↓800m)
Overnight: Geech campsite
Day 3: Trek from Geech to Chennek
Early morning After Break Fast leave Gich camp sit to chenek. The trek will take from 7- 8 hrs. passing through One of the most scenic and spectacular trails in the National park. This route takes you to Imet Gogo View Point (3,926 m ) where you will be rewarded with 360 degree spectacular Views in to the lowlands , valleys, canyon, and the mountains range.
From Imet Gogo you will trek Chenek viewing the canyon, ridges and valleys and stop at the next view point at Innateye (4,070 m) before continue trekking to chenek (3,600m). Chennek, is the best place to see the Indemic Walia Ibex and the rare Ethiopian Wolf.
Difficulty: medium
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek (↑900m, ↓900m)
Trekking time 4-5 h, 12 km
Day 4: Trek Chenneck – Buahwit Ras(4430 m) – Gondar
In the early morning, we start trekking from Chennek to Buhait Ras, where we may encounter the endemic Walia Ibexes again, the trekking has a climbing of about 600m and a steep walk to reach Buahit Ras (about (4,200m). It allows you to have a great view of the Ras Dashen mountain (4543m), the highest peak in Ethiopia.
Trek back to Chenek where our car will wait for pick up. Drive back to Gondar passing through the national park’s scenic landscape.
Trekking time 4-5 hours 10 Km
Difficulty: medium/difficult,
Total Altitude ascent and descent Difference of the trek: ↑945m, ↓1.400m
Overnight: Gondar
End of Tour