10 Days South OMO Valley Ethiopia

On arrival in Addis Ababa you will be met at the airport and transferred) 11;30 AM fly lalibela, we will visit the first cluster of rockhewn churches in the afternoon. Lalibela, the ‘New Jerusalem’, is thought to have been constructed some 800 years ago by King Lalibela. Lalibela was his capital city, but today it is a small village. Although churches carved in rock are found in other parts of the world, those found in Ethiopia are particularly interesting. Generally, they were excavated on all sides of a rectangle, leaving a large block of granite isolated in the center. This rock was then shaped and formed both inside and out and the carvings show extremely skillful workmanship, they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style and all are superbly carved. There are 11 rock-cut churches of which the most impressive is Bet Giorgis. It is carved in the form of a Greek cross and It is exceptionally well preserved.

Overnight in Tekule lodge (B,D)

On the morning Sunday Celebration Holidays, late in the mooring excursion to Asheten Mariam church found on top of a hill. You will be back around midday. you will visit the remaining 5 rock hewn churches. Finishing the churches visit you will be invited for a coffee ceremony in one of the traditional houses.

Overnight Tukulu Hotel. (B,D)

In the morning, we will directly drive to Lake Langano and enjoy more of the Rift Valley landscape and the stunning views over the Lakes of Abijata and Shala. In the afternoon, we will relax on the shore of lake Langano, side resort for our overnight. Overnight at Sabana Beach Resort (B, D)

In the morning Drive to omorate, for a visit of Dasnech peoples with crossing the omo river by small local boats with having a walk also in the villages. Drive back to Turmi with have lunch at the Big Tree shadows. Reach in Turmi and in the afternoon, This day, we will continue driving through the Omo Valley region to Turmi via Jinka the Hamer tribe is one of the largest groups in the Valley. The Hamer cultivate millet, vegetables, tobacco and cotton as well as raise cattle and goats. They are known for the fine pottery they produce as well as their remarkable hairstyling. Most dramatic of all are the clay hair buns with ostrich feathers that the men don when they have killed a fierce animal. The Hamer women are simply stunning. The women wear beaded necklaces and iron coils around their arms and decorate their skin with cowry shells. These decorations indicate the wealth and prestige of a woman’s husband.

Drive to Jinka for your Keep driving to Kay After Market ( if the day is on Thursday where we should see and photograph the Ari, Bena, Hamer and Tsemay people. The Bena and Hamer women usually favour red clay braids in their hair, shiny with butter and perfumed with incense. The long beaded skirts of the Tsemay have a stick incorporated in the back to denote a married woman and the men have elaborately plaited hairstyles decorated with feathers and colourful beads.
and after visiting the market, we drive on to Jinka, often called the gateway to the Omo Valley. Overnight at Eco Omo Lodge (B,D)