Lalibela and South Ethiopia
2 persons
$ 1991
6 persons
$ 1373
10 persons
$ 1281
Single supplement $235.00 per person
Short Description
Day 1
Arrival to Addis Ababa in the morning. Transfer to hotel. City tour in Addis Ababa, visiting National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Return to hotel in the afternoon and rest.
Getfam International Hotel, Addis Ababa
Day 2
Transfer to airport and flight to Lalibela. Transfer to hotel. In the afternoon excursion to rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage), visiting North cluster and museum.
Mezena Lodge , Lalibela
Day 3
In the morning excursion to see rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, south cluster, and church of St. George. In the afternoon we drive to Yimrehanna Kristos church, 40 km to the north from Lalibela. Return to Addis Ababa in the evening.
Mezena Lodge , Lalibela
Day 4
Transfer to Lalibela airport and flight to Addis Ababa. Drive to Lake Langano, stopping over for brief excursion on Lake Zway. It is possibel to swim in Lake Langano.
200 km
Sabana Lodge, Langano.
Day 5
In the morning excursion to Shala Abyatta National Park, hiking in the park for about half an hour, then drive to Arba Minch. Haile Resort is equipped with swimming pool and spa.
315 km
Haile Resort, Arba Minch
Day 6
In the morning we drive to Karat Konso and visit one of the villages of konso people, registered as UNESCO World Heritage. Then we continue our journey and drive to Turmi. In the evening excursion to the village of hamer people.
285 km
Buska Lodge, Turmi
Day 7
In the morning excursion to Kangaten and village of nyangatom people. Return to Turmi, then drive to Jinka. In the afternoon hiking in the mountains and visit settlements of aari people.
295 km
Nasa Hotel, Jinka
Day 8
In the morning we drive across Mago Park and visit a settlement of mursi people, then we return to Jinka for breakfast, transfer to local airport and fly to Addis Ababa. After souvenir shopping we check into hotel for brief rest. In the evening transfer to airport for international flight out of Addis Ababa.
Getfam International Hotel, Addis Ababa
We, five musicians of Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, came to Ethiopia to visit tribes of the south, living in the late stone age. It so happened that we contacted Terra Incognita Tour Operation and its owner Helena. After our trip I can confirm, that to speak about her in superlative mode is to say nothing. Awsome range of knowledge of the country: history, geography, customs - are impressove! In the beginning, when she used to say "my people, my country", it was strange to hear, even though she came to Ethiopia about 30 years ago. But then I understood, that she sincerely loves this country as her own, and grew into Ethiopian culture. Of course, knowledge of amharic language is important, too. We had a feeling, that everybody knows her anf she knows everybody, even in most remote and uncivilized places. We were amazed by her professionalism. Everything beside her works as Swiss watch. I hope we come back to Ethiopia soon and she will take us to Norht Ethiopia. With my deep gratitude to Helena from Misha
Route
Addis Ababa – Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Lake Langano – Abyatta Shala Park – Arba Minch – Karat Konso – Turmi Kangaten – Jinka Mago Park – Addis Ababa
Transportation
Ethiopian Airlines regular flights, three flights, minibuses in Addis Ababa and Lalibela, 4WD vehicles in south Ethiopia
Excursions
National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Yimrehanna Kristos church, Lake Zway, Abyatta Shala National Park, settlements of of konso, nyangaton, hamer, aari and mursi people
Dates:
Any
Additional expenses
Air tickets for local flights, three flights
Our services
Hotels with breakfast
Local guide services
Entrance fees
Minibus rentals
4WD vehicle rentals
Services of scouts in national parks
Not included
International flights
Lunches and dinners
Returned from a trip to north and south Ethiopia. We thank Helena for wonderful tour organization. Flawless hotels, perfectly planned itinerary, she is always ready to help and answer any question. She knows the country and people living in Ethiopia. Maria Shurgina