Overview
A comprehensive 20-day journey combining the ancient stelae, churches and archaeological heritage of Axum — including the Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant — with the cultural richness of the Omo Valley's tribal communities. Suitable for travelers of all ages seeking a deep historical, cultural, educational and pilgrimage experience of Ethiopia.
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Trip Facts
- Duration
- 20 days / 19 nights
- Tour Style
- Historical, Cultural, Educational, Pilgrim
- Physical Rating
- For all
- Age Requirements
- All age
- Service Level
- Standard and Luxurious
- Group Size
- Could be small or large
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7 daysBale Trekking
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10 daysMarket Oriented Tour of Omo Tribes
You fly to Arbaminch and have a boat trip on Lake Chamo where you have the opportunity to see the great Nile crocodiles and hippos. Then, you visit typical Konso and Erbore villages. Next, you have an excursion to Koricho village to visit the Karo people who are famous for their body painting. You have another excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassenetch people who have a unique hair style. You visit the Turmi market where you meet the Hammer and Benna people, and Dimeka market where you have access to see different tribes of the surroundings in one spot. You drive across the heart of Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, whose women have a distinctive culture of inserting geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips, and visit the fertile village of the Ari. While traveling to Arbaminch, you visit Keyafer Market to meet the Benna, Tsemay and Ari people, and visit Dorze village famous for its handcraft and house structure. Finally, you fly back to Addis for a city tour and farewell dinner with Ethiopian folkloric dances.
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