Visit the Tribes and Hike the Simien Mountains- Ethiopia

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Anne

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Let's explore this gem of a country in Africa with some culture and adventure infused into the trip. We will be visiting 4 tribal villages in Omo Valley in the south of Ethiopia and spending some time with them and experiencing their ways of life. Later, we'll be flying to the north of the country for a 3 day trek in the beautiful Simien Mountains and get a chance to have face to face encounters with troops of the endemic Gelada Baboon, Walia Ibex, Ethiopian Wolf and many more wildlife. We'll be camping at heights of 3,250m and 3,600m above sea level, with breathtaking views of the mountains, valleys and waterfalls. We'll also be taking some time off to explore Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital. All costs for domestic flights are included provided you take Ethiopian Airlines internationally. If you will not be taking Ethiopian Airlines internationally, there will be an additional charge of US$ 360 per person. Cost Includes: -All domestic flights provided you take Ethiopian Airlines internationally -All ground transportation with English speaking guide -Hotels on double sharing basis with mentioned meal plans -Entrance fee to all sites, national parks -Camping equipment, cook and porters at Simien mountains Cost does not include: -Visa fee. It is your sole responsibility to obtain the visa and secure your entry to Ethiopia. -PCR test costs -Travel insurance -Meals which are not mentioned -Tips for drivers, guides and porters -Other personal expenses
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport - ADD

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Day 1, Mon, 29 Nov: We will meet at the Addis Ababa International Airport at 8.00am for our domestic flight to Arba Minch at 10.25 am. The cost for domestic flights are included provided you take Ethiopian Airlines internationally.
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Arba Minch

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Day 1, Mon, 29 Nov: We will be landing in Arba Minch at 11.30 am. After a quick lunch (not included in the budget) in Arba Mnich, we will visit the Dorze people in their famous beehive like huts. We will see the preparation of their staple food made from false banana, and of course we try their food! Overnight stay at a resort in Arba Minch. Dinner not included.
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Jinka

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Day 2, Tue, 30 Nov: After breakfast at the resort (included), we will drive from Arba Minch to Jinka. On our way, we will see the Konso tribe. The Konso are notable for the erection of Wagas, memorial statues to a dead man who has killed an enemy or an animal such as a lion or a leopard. We then visit the Bena Tribe. The men often have their hair dressed up with a colorful clay cap that is decorated with feathers. Both the men and women wear long garments and paint their bodies with white chalk. Overnight stay at a resort in Jinka. (Lunch and dinner not included)
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Addis Ababa

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Day 3, Wed, 01 Dec: After breakfast at the resort (included), we drive to Mursi Village. The Mursi Tribe is renowned for the strange custom followed by their women who on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular disks inserted. We will spend time with them to share their way of life. We’ll then drive back to Jinka and take the domestic flight from Jinka at 12:50 pm. We land in Addis Ababa at 14:00 pm and have an evening city tour of Addis Ababa. Overnight stay in 3* hotel. (Lunch and dinner not included)
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Gondar

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Day 4, Thu, 02 Dec: We wake up very early today for the PCR test for our return flight. Then we head to the Addis Ababa Airport for our Domestic flight to Gonder at 07:50 am and land in Gonder at 09:00 am.
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Sankaber Simien Mountains National Park

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Day 4, Thu, 02 Dec: After breakfast in Gonder, we’ll drive to Sankaber, the first camp of our Simien Mountains trek. We’ll walk around the hills to see the big troops of the endemic Gelada Baboon feeding grass. Overnight camping at Sankaber (3250m). All meals included.
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Chenek

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Day 5, Fri, 03 Dec: After breakfast, we’ll hike from Sankaber to the next camp, Chenek. In this 5-6 hour hike, we’ll ascend to the top of hills, descend down to the bottom of valleys and pass by the edge of vertical cliffs. We will also spot the large waterfall of the Jinbar River. Overnight camping at Chenek (3600m). All meals included.
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport - ADD

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Day 6, Sat, 04 Dec: After breakfast, we’ll leave Chenek and drive back to Gondar. If lucky, we'll get a chance to see the Ethiopian wolf and Waliya Ibex on the way. We will take the domestic flight from Gondar at 17:40 pm and Land in Addis Ababa at 18:50 pm. We will then part our ways. (lunch and dinner not included)
Tripzusammenfassung
Unterkunft
Camping & Hotel
7 Tage Trip
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport - ADD, Arba Minch & 6 weitere
Transportmittel
Plane, Car, Trekking
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