Lalibela Omo Valley and Harrar 6 Days tour
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About This Tour in Addis Ababa
Why Visit Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Addis Ababa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Addis Ababa
You can reach Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local Guides as per the program
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations as per the program
What's Not Included
- Any alcoholic drinks
- Any additional camera or video fees if needed
- Any personal expenses like telephone, internet, fax , laundry
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 45 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Addis to Lalibela
Catch Morning Flight which departs from Addis around... 7 hours
Catch Morning Flight which departs from Addis around 7:10 am to the holy land of new Jerusalem-Lalibela, We will met you at the Airport in Lalibela and drive about 23 km to the small town of Lalibela for check in and refreshment, after you will visit the Northern Group: Bet Medhane Alem, home to the Lalibela Cross and believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, probably a copy of St Mary of Zion in Aksum. It is linked to Bete Maryam (possibly the oldest of the churches), Bete Golgotha (known for its arts and said to contain the tomb of King Lalibela), the Selassie Chapel and the Tomb of Adam after break proceed to visit the second group of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela called Western Group: Bete Giyorgis, said to be the most finely executed and best preserved church &the third group called The Eastern Group: Bete Amanuel (possibly the former royal chapel), Bete Merkorios (which may be a former prison), Bete Abba Libanos and Bete Gabriel-Rufael (possibly a former royal palace).
Take a flight from Lalibela to Jinka via Addis Ababa
Arrival to Jinka by Ethiopian Airlines around 14:10 5 hours
Arrival to Jinka by Ethiopian Airlines around 14:10. Meet with driver and guide at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Excursion to the Aari village near Jinka and to the ethnographic museum in the afternoon.
Mursi Village
Early departure from the hotel, driving to the village of Mursi people 8 hours
Early departure from the hotel, driving to the village of Mursi people. Return to Jinka for early lunch, drive to Turmi Drive from Jinka via Dimeka to visit the market of the Hamer people. Continue to Turmi for overnight. Visit the cultural village of the Hamer people in the Turmi area. The Hamer people are famous for their typical hair dressings which the women decorate with red soil and butter. (afternoon Visit one of the markets)
Omorate and Konso
An early morning drive will take you to... 8 hours
An early morning drive will take you to Omorate to visit the Dassench/Geleb tribe (75 Km from Turmi). From there, you will take a boat trip on the Omo River and visit the Dassench/Geleb village. Later drive to Arba Minch via Konso. We continue our way to Konso (approx. 2 hrs.). Konso is another UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. We will visit the village compound and the local museum, and usually we are also welcomed in the Konso chief’s compound, which includes the family graveyard and house mummies. The Konso people have a rich agrarian culture and construct ingenious terraces and walls that encircle their fields and villages for protection against livestock damage and flooding.
Lake Chamo and Arba Minch
Morning depart for a boat trip on Lake... 4 minutes
Morning depart for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. Later before the airport, we drive to Chencha, to visit the Dorze people, with their unique culture, houses, and traditions. Fly from Arba Minch to Dire Dawa via Addis which departs from Arba Minch around 14:00
We will meet you at the Airport in Dire Dawa around 17:20 4 hours
We will meet you at the Airport in Dire Dawa around 17:20. Continue by vehicle from Dire Dawa to Harar. Stroll through the 16th-century walled city of Harar, the fourth most important city in the Islamic World. In the evening see the “Hyena Man” feeding the hyenas that gather nightly outside the town.
Visit Harrar
Morning visit Harar 4 hours
Morning visit Harar. See the home of Arthur Rimbuad, renowned French poet who worked and lived in Harar as a “gun-runner” during the 19th century. Visit the colorful Islamic market. Tour the National and Harari museums and the house of Ras Mekonnen (father of Haile Selassie. Drive from Harar to Dire Dawa Visit the largest market of Dire Kefira, often attended by rural Oromo and Afar in traditional garb, the Awadai chat market, and the Ethio – Djibouti railway station. Over Night Selam Hotel. Catch 5:50 PM 6:50 PM ET-209 flight back to Addis.
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