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10 Days Addis Danakil lalibela and omo valley
By Danakil Depression Tours
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 10d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
The National Museum of Ethiopia houses Lucy (Dinkinesh), one of the oldest human fossils, providing insight into human evolution. A visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, offers a vibrant shopping experience. Erta Ale, an active volcano featuring a permanent lava lake, and Dallol, known for its colourful sulphur springs and alien-like formations, showcase Ethiopia's unique geological features. The salt flats of Lake Assale are striking, while Afar camel caravans transport salt blocks, reflecting traditional livelihoods. The UNESCO World Heritage site of the rock-hewn churches, particularly the iconic Church of Saint George (Bete Giyorgis), highlights Ethiopia's rich artThe Omo Valley is renowned for its cultural diversity, featuring the Mursi with their lip plates, the Hamer known for bull-jumping ceremonies, the Karo with body painting traditions, and the Konso, recognised as a UNESCO cultural landscape, offering rare cultural encounters and authentic tribal experiences.
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- AYA Addis Hotel
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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10 Days Addis Danakil lalibela and omo valley
- 10d
- English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$2,273.22 x 2 AdultsS$4,546.44
Total
includes taxes & fees
What's included, what's not
- Government tax
- Admission fee
- Accommodation lodge,hotels and camping
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Scout/Police mandatory places
- Bottled water everyday
- Guide
Know before you book
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa
- 1 stop
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight Aya hotel or Similar standard accommodation
Addis Ababa
- 7h
Upon your arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be picked up and taken for breakfast before embarking on a city tour. The itinerary includes visits to the National Museum, which houses the famous fossil of Lucy, the bustling Mercato, the historic old city Piazza (Piassa), and the stunning St. George's Churches. You will also explore Mount Entoto, home to Menelik's Palace, and the Ethnographic Museum. If time permits, a leisurely walk through the streets will offer an opportunity to experience a traditional coffee ceremony, enriching your understanding of local culture.
Day 2: Addis-Semera-Erta Ale
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Erta ale camping
Erta Ale
- 7h
- Admission ticket included
you will board ET-110 from Addis Ababa to Semera, arriving at 8:20 AM. Upon arrival, our driver and guide will greet you and begin the journey to Erta Ale via Afdera Town, covering a distance of 168 km, which takes approximately 3.5 hours. After a one-hour lunch break, you will continue to the Erta Ale campsite, expected to arrive by 4:30 PM. Following a brief rest, you will embark on a one-hour hike to the active volcano, where you will spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring before trekking back to the campsite, which will take another 45 minutes to an hour. A fresh dinner will be waiting for you upon your return.
Day 3: Erta Ale-Lake assale-Hamed ela
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Hamed Ela
Danakil Depression
- 8h
- Admission ticket included
you will rise at 5 AM to trek for an hour to an active volcano, where you will witness the sunrise and spend approximatelyp an hour and a half exploring the area before returning to the campsite. After breakfast, you will depart around 10 AM for Hamed Ela, a journey of 70 km that takes about three hours. Following a break until 4:30 PM, you will drive for an hour to Lake Assale to enjoy the sunset, spending two hours at the lake before heading back to the Hamed Ela campsite, where a fresh dinner awaits. You will then camp overnight.
Day 4: Hamed Ela -Dallol-Mekele
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Aya hotel or similar standard accommodation
Dallol
- 7h
- Admission ticket included
you will rise early at 5 AM and embark on a drive to Dallol, renowned for its striking salt formations, vibrant sulphur deposits, colourful salt flats, hot springs, and salt canyons, also known as salt mountains. The journey will take over an hour, followed by a 30-minute trek to explore the area. You will spend approximately two hours walking through the unique landscape before returning to the vehicle for another 30-minute ride back. After breakfast, you will drive to Mekele to catch flight ET-117, departing at 5:45 PM and arriving in Addis at 7:20 PM.
Day 5: Addis-Lalibela
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Hiltop lodge or Similar standard accommodation
Lalibela
- 7h
You will take the ET-120 flight to Lalibela, where your driver and guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, you will explore the renowned rock-hewn churches, often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, beginning with the Northern Cluster. You will visit Bete Medhane Alem, the largest monolithic church globally, followed by Bete Maryam, known for its stunning ceiling paintings, and other notable churches including Bete Meskel, Bete Denagel, and Bete Golgotha Mikael. After a day of exploration, you will spend the night at either Hiltop Resort or Sora Lodge, or similar accommodation.
Day 6: Lalibela-Addis
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Aya hotel or similar standard accommodation
Addis Ababa
- 7h
After breakfast, you will continue your tour with the Southern Cluster churches, visiting Bete Amanuel, recognised for its Aksumite architectural style, along with Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Merkorios, and Bete Abba Libanos, concluding with the iconic Bete Giyorgis, the famous cross-shaped church that symbolises Lalibela, before catching your ET-121 flight back to Addis.
Day 7: Addis-Jinka
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Buska lodge or similar standard accommodation
Jinka
- 7h
Depart from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jinka/Baco (BCO) - Travel to Turmi (130 km, 2:30 hours)
Upon your arrival at Jinka airport, a guide will greet you and lead you on a 130 km (2 hours) journey to Turmi town, passing through the towns of Jinka, Keyafer, Aldubba, and Dimeka. If you travel on market days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), you might encounter a tribal market in one of the towns. This trip takes you through various altitudes and showcases breathtaking landscapes. Along the route, you will visit the Banna tribe, followed by a small community of Mursi people near Keyafer town, known for their women who wear lip plates and have body scarification. Additionally, you might witness the bull jumping ceremony or other rituals performed by the Banna or Hamar tribe, if available.
Day 8: Turmi - Korcho Village (Kara) - Turmi
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight Buska lodge or similar standard accommodation
Turmi
- 8h
Travel 30 kilometres to the village of Korcho, associated with the Kara (Karo) tribe, after heading 65 kilometres west from Turmi. In this village located by the Omo River, you will have the opportunity to meet the Kara people. The Kara or Karo are the smallest ethnic group in the Omo Valley. They are recognised for their intricate facial and body art, and you can have your face adorned in their unique style. Afterwards, head back to Turmi for lunch, in the after noon where you also have the option to experience the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony.
In the afternoon,
Day 9: Turmi-Konso-Arba Minch
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Jinka resort Arba Minch or similar standard accommodation
Arba Minch
- 8h
after breakfast, we embarked on a 200 km drive to Konso, a region inhabited by an agricultural and pastoral community that speaks a Cushitic language. The Konso people are renowned for their exceptional terracing skills, which have shaped the landscape into a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting over a thousand years of history. During our visit, we observed the traditional wooden statues, or totems known as “waka,” erected in honour of heroes and chiefs. Following our exploration of Konso, we continued our journey to Arba Minch, where we would spend the night at Mora Height Lodge.
Day 10: Arba Minch-Addis
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Addis Ababa
- 7h
Embarking on a boat trip across the serene waters of the lake, you will have the opportunity to observe crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat at the renowned crocodile market, where these fascinating creatures bask in the sun and interact with their surroundings. This unique experience allows for close encounters with wildlife, providing insight into their behaviours and ecosystems. After enjoying the sights and sounds of the lake, you will conclude your adventure by heading to Arba Minch airport for your afternoon flight to Addis Ababa, ensuring a seamless transition from nature's wonders to the bustling capital.
Location
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- AYA Addis Hotel
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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