Omo Valley Regular Tour

Feb. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- OMO REGULAR TOUR
TOUR CODE: PRT102
HISTORIC ROUTE BY AIR (10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS)

DEPARTURE DATES

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April, 4, 11, 18, 25
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4,11,18,25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 5,12,19,26
October 3, 10,17,24 31
November 7, 14, 21,28
December 5, 15, 19, 26 2010

Day 1, SUN, Arrive in Addis Ababa to warm welcome at the airport, and then transfer to your hotel. Morning will be free. Afternoon, start your sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa, starting your tour from the Trinity Cathedral, visit to the National Museum (archaeological and historical), which has the best collection of Ethiopian antiquities and archeological discoveries, including the famous oldest hominid “Lucy”; then drive up to Mt. Entoto, the highest part of the capital, where you will have a panoramic view over the town of Addis Ababa; a drive down to the biggest open air market in East Africa called Mercato. Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar. (4*)

Day 2, MON, Morning drive to Langnao on the way passes through the dramatic Rift valley system in Ethiopia, visit the Lake Ziway and the morning fish market at the shore of the Lake, proceed to Langao, afternoon just enjoy the Rift valley lakes of Langnao make some activities like swimming and other sport. Overnight at Sabana Lodge or Similar.

Day 3, TUS, Drive from Langnao to Arbaminch, visiting the Rift Valley lakes en route. Lunch will be at wolayita, followed by an afternoon drive to Arbaminch via Wolayta village. Overnight at paradise lodge or Swaynes Hotel or Similar.

Day 4, WED, Morning drives to Dorze village, and then a visit to the traditional village of Chencha, where you will sure be fascinated by the waving style of the Dorze people. Lunch will be at Swaynes Hotel. In the afternoon, you will drive to Lake Chamo for a boat ride. On Lake Chamo you will adore the longest African crocodile, as well as some aquatic birds. Overnight at paradise lodge or Swaynes Hotel or Similar.

Day 5, THR, Drive from Arbaminch to Jinka, visiting the Konso and Derashe people on the way, and having a rest at Woyto village. Continue to Jinka for the weekly market of KEYAFER Here you will visit the Ari, Bena, Tsemi and Hammer people, then late in the afternoon drive to Jinka for overnight. Overnight at Jinka Resort or Orit Hote or Similar.

Day 6, FIR, Drive from Jinka to Mago. In the morning, visit the Mursi village. Lunch will be served on the way in lunch boxes. In the afternoon, have some rest at Mago National Park, and then late in the afternoon, make a game drive in the park. Then drive back to Jinka. Overnight at Jinka Resort or Orit HOtel or Similar.

Day 7, SAT, Drive from Jinka to Turmi en route pass the weekly market of the ARI, HAMMER AND BENA people at Dimeka, lunch will be served en route from lunch box, late in the afternoon arrive at Turmi, Overnight camping at Keske Camp site.

Day 8: SUN, after breakfast, you will make a day excursion from Turmi to Omorate, 70 Km away from Turmi, then cross the river by local boat to go visit the Omo Geleab people. Afternoon Drive from Turmi to Korcho, visits the colorful karo people, then drive back to back to Turmi. Overnight at camping at Keske Camp site.

Day 9, Mon, Morning after breakfast, visit the very colorful Harmmer village around the camp site meet the people, visit their house, then drive to market to see the very colorful weekly market of Turmi, where you will see different cultural antiquates around the market. Then drive to camp site. Overnight at Keske Camp site.

Day 10: TUS, Drive from Turmi to Arbaminmch, en route visit the Erbore village and konso village The Konso are popular for their unique trussing style. Lunch will be served at weyto. Late in the afternoon arrive at Arbaminch. Overnight at paradise lodge or Swaynes Hotel or Similar.

Day 11: WED, Drive from Arbaminmch to wondogent, drive via Awassa visit the stunning rift valley lakes at Awassa admire the aquatic bird's then drive to Wondogent where you will enjoy the very natural spa in the Hotel, afternoon free at the Hotel or Make waking to the natural forest behind the Hotel. Overnight at WondoGent Resort Hotel or Similar.

Day 12: THR, Drive back to Addis Ababa, En route visit Abjiata Shala "National ParK” actual it is bird sanctuary, visit the ostrich Farm then proceed to the two Rift valley lakes where you will see flamingos, shall is the Nesting ground of the Flamingos and Abjata is the Feeding ground of the Flamingos then proceed to the crater lakes of Debre Zeit, popular for its bird life, on the way. Late in the afternoon arrive at Addis Ababa, Day Use room at Ghion then Evening Departure.

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