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Trip highlights
Tour code: ETB 001
Tour Type: Birding & Nature
Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
Tour Type: Birding & Nature
Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
►▼Highlight Information
- Debre Libanos Monastery via Sululta plain, variety of Afro tropical species. The endemic Abyssinian Siskin, White-billed starling
Menagesha State Forest, we will see the Abyssinian Catbird, Banded Barbet, Golden-backed Woodpecker, and Black-headed Forest Oriole. Lake Ziway is one of the bird paradises in the Ethiopian rift valley. Langano which is one of the best birding areas in Ethiopia. Lake Hawassa Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike and Beautiful sunbirds are one of the most interesting birds inhabiting Bale, we visit woodland provides many birds like the Black checked and common Waxbills, Abyssinian black
Itinerary
►▼Day 1:
Arrival in Addis Ababa
Meet Enter Ethiopia representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After some rest drive to
Debre Libanos Monastery a day tour via Sululta plain, which holds several
wintering and variety of Afro tropical bird species.
The
endemic Black-headed (Abyssinian) Siskin, White-billed starling, Rupell’s
Black chat, Lanner Falcon, Verreaux’s and Tawny eagle, Egyptian and White
backed vultures, Lammergeyer, Erick’s francolin, Rufus breasted sparrow hawk,
Little and common rock Thrush, Red-collared window bird, Abyssinian wood
pecker, White Backed black Tit, White Winged cliff chatt, and Brown woodland
Warblers are among the species we may see. Besides,
the beautiful endemic Gelada Baboon can easily be seen at the edge of Debre Libanos gorge.
Then drive
back to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
Overnight Sapphire Hotel Addis
Ababa
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Day 2:
Drive to the Menagesha Suba Forest (Ambo Road)
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Day 3: Addis Ababa to Langano
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Day 4: Langano - Bishangari - Langano
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Day 5: Langano - Hawassa
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Day 6: Excursion to Wondo Genet
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Day 7:
Hawassa - Bale Mountains National Park
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Day 8: Bale Mountains round trip
This day we will have a full day birding in the forests near Goba and on Sanetti plateau.
Sanetti is the largest moorland tract in whole Africa and it is the home to the
rare Ethiopian Wolf and the Giant mole Rats.
Abyssinian
Woodpecker, Abyssinian catbird, White backed Black Tit, Abyssinian Ground
Thrush, Yellow crowned Canary, Somali chestnut winged starling, Olive Pigeon,
Mountain Buzzard, African snipe, Thekla Lark, Malachite sunbird, Mottled and
Alpine swifts, Moorland Francolin, Golden Eagle, Lanner Falcon, Watteled Crane,
Cinnamon Bracken Warbler, Ruddy shelduck, Verreaux's' Eagle, Yellow bellied and
common waxbills, Tropical Bouboo, Rufus breasted. Sparrow Hawk, Abyssinian Slaty
Flycatcher, Black winged Lovebird, Bale Parisoma and Slender billed Starlings
are among interesting birds of the Bale Mountains National Park.
The
beautiful Ethiopian Wolf (endemic), Abyssinian Hare, Klipspringer, Giant Mole
Rats and different species of grass rats are some of the mammals that we expect
in this magnificent moorland region. Then return back to Goba for the Night
stay.
Overnight Bale Goba hotel or
similar standard
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Day 9: Bale Goba to Awash National Park
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Day 10:
Awash - DebreZeyit - Addis Ababa
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Day
11: Departure
After
breakfast depart to Bole international airport for the flight and it will be
end of the service.
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions
- Well-maintained & insured Vehicle for the whole tour with driver & driver’s allowance
- Fuel
- All transfer in & out
- Hotel Room on Double Occupancy basis (i.e. sharing a Double room) including Breakfast
- All entrance fees, local guide fee, scout, and boat fees
- Bottled natural water every day
- Service tax
- Boat Transport
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Cost Exclusions
- Personal expenses (tips, photo & video fees, phone calls, table drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Meals (lunch and dinner)
- Optional excursions
- Any other services/expenses not mentioned above
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Remark
- Ethiopian Airlines Passengers – Discounted Rate: $ 255 Per Person (Subjected to change)
Other Airlines Passengers - Regular Rate: $ 520 Per Person (Subjected to change)
Map goes here
Related Packages
Trip highlights
Tour code: ETB 001
Tour Type: Birding & Nature
Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
Tour Type: Birding & Nature
Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
►▼Highlight Information
- Debre Libanos Monastery via Sululta plain, variety of Afro tropical species. The endemic Abyssinian Siskin, White-billed starling
Menagesha State Forest, we will see the Abyssinian Catbird, Banded Barbet, Golden-backed Woodpecker, and Black-headed Forest Oriole. Lake Ziway is one of the bird paradises in the Ethiopian rift valley. Langano which is one of the best birding areas in Ethiopia. Lake Hawassa Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike and Beautiful sunbirds are one of the most interesting birds inhabiting Bale, we visit woodland provides many birds like the Black checked and common Waxbills, Abyssinian black
Itinerary
►▼Day 1:
Arrival in Addis Ababa
Meet Enter Ethiopia representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After some rest drive to
Debre Libanos Monastery a day tour via Sululta plain, which holds several
wintering and variety of Afro tropical bird species.
The
endemic Black-headed (Abyssinian) Siskin, White-billed starling, Rupell’s
Black chat, Lanner Falcon, Verreaux’s and Tawny eagle, Egyptian and White
backed vultures, Lammergeyer, Erick’s francolin, Rufus breasted sparrow hawk,
Little and common rock Thrush, Red-collared window bird, Abyssinian wood
pecker, White Backed black Tit, White Winged cliff chatt, and Brown woodland
Warblers are among the species we may see. Besides,
the beautiful endemic Gelada Baboon can easily be seen at the edge of Debre Libanos gorge.
Then drive
back to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
Overnight Sapphire Hotel Addis
Ababa
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Day 2:
Drive to the Menagesha Suba Forest (Ambo Road)
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Day 3: Addis Ababa to Langano
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Day 4: Langano - Bishangari - Langano
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Day 5: Langano - Hawassa
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Day 6: Excursion to Wondo Genet
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Day 7:
Hawassa - Bale Mountains National Park
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Day 8: Bale Mountains round trip
This day we will have a full day birding in the forests near Goba and on Sanetti plateau.
Sanetti is the largest moorland tract in whole Africa and it is the home to the
rare Ethiopian Wolf and the Giant mole Rats.
Abyssinian
Woodpecker, Abyssinian catbird, White backed Black Tit, Abyssinian Ground
Thrush, Yellow crowned Canary, Somali chestnut winged starling, Olive Pigeon,
Mountain Buzzard, African snipe, Thekla Lark, Malachite sunbird, Mottled and
Alpine swifts, Moorland Francolin, Golden Eagle, Lanner Falcon, Watteled Crane,
Cinnamon Bracken Warbler, Ruddy shelduck, Verreaux's' Eagle, Yellow bellied and
common waxbills, Tropical Bouboo, Rufus breasted. Sparrow Hawk, Abyssinian Slaty
Flycatcher, Black winged Lovebird, Bale Parisoma and Slender billed Starlings
are among interesting birds of the Bale Mountains National Park.
The
beautiful Ethiopian Wolf (endemic), Abyssinian Hare, Klipspringer, Giant Mole
Rats and different species of grass rats are some of the mammals that we expect
in this magnificent moorland region. Then return back to Goba for the Night
stay.
Overnight Bale Goba hotel or
similar standard
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Day 9: Bale Goba to Awash National Park
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Day 10:
Awash - DebreZeyit - Addis Ababa
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Day
11: Departure
After
breakfast depart to Bole international airport for the flight and it will be
end of the service.
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions
- Well-maintained & insured Vehicle for the whole tour with driver & driver’s allowance
- Fuel
- All transfer in & out
- Hotel Room on Double Occupancy basis (i.e. sharing a Double room) including Breakfast
- All entrance fees, local guide fee, scout, and boat fees
- Bottled natural water every day
- Service tax
- Boat Transport
►▼
Cost Exclusions
- Personal expenses (tips, photo & video fees, phone calls, table drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Meals (lunch and dinner)
- Optional excursions
- Any other services/expenses not mentioned above
►▼
Remark
- Ethiopian Airlines Passengers – Discounted Rate: $ 255 Per Person (Subjected to change)
Other Airlines Passengers - Regular Rate: $ 520 Per Person (Subjected to change)
Map goes here
Related Packages
Historic Rout with Domestic Flights 8 Days
Historical and OMO Valley Cultural Tour 12 Days
Trip highlights
Tour
code:-ETNS003
Tour Type: Historic, Nature, and Culture
Duration: 21 Days and 20 Nights
Transport: - Flight & surface
Tour Type: Historic, Nature, and Culture
Duration: 21 Days and 20 Nights
Transport: - Flight & surface
►▼Highlight Information
- Addis Ababa city sightseeing
Tour to the Danakil Depression, North & South Ethiopia Visiting the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tanna Monasteries. Exploring Gondar and the Semien mountains Discovering Axum and visiting the Tigray churches and Mekelle. Lalibela- Rock-Hewn Churches. Explore with a boat cruise in Lake Chamo. Visiting the Dorze village, Konso, Ari village and Mursi and other tribs. Wittiness the colorful weekly markets of Omo Valley. Visit the Hamers peoples and the Karos. Abijata-Shalla National Park Lake Langano
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http://www.sapphireaddishotel.com
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Hawzen
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Gheralta Lodge
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Lodge
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https://gheraltalodgetigrai.com/ | |
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AXUM
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Yared Zema
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3 Star
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1 Night
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http://yaredzemainternationalhotelaxum.com/
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Semien National Park |
Semien lodge
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lodge
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2 Night
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http://www.simiens.com/ |
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Gondar
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Goha Hotel
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3Star
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1 Night
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http://gohahotel.com/ |
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Bahir Dar
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Avanti Blue Nile
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5 Star
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1 Night
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http://www.bluenileresorthotels.com/
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Lalibella
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Maribela
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4 Star
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2Night
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https://hotelmaribela.com/ |
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Arba Minch
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Haile Resort
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Resort
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3 Night
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http://www.hailehotelsandresorts.com/arbaminch-resort
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Turmi
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Paradise lodge
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Lodge
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2 Night
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www.paradiselodgeethiopia.com
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Jinka
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Eco Omo
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Lodge
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2 Night
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https://www.eco-omo.com/ |
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Langano
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Savanna |
Beach resort
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1 Night
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http://www.sabanalangano.com/ |
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa
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Day 2: Fly to - Mekelle - Hamed Ela (Drive to
Hamed Ela via Berhale)
In the morning fly to Mekelle and car waiting
at the airport and drive to Hamed Ela passing through a small town “Berhale”
where the camel caravans stop before they proceed to the northern highlands or
salt mining. We stop for lunch and reach to Hamed Ela
Overnight Camp Hamed Ela
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Day 3: Hamed Ela - Dodom - Erta Ale - Hamed Ela - Dallol - Dodum
We start early after an early breakfast, at 06:30. Drive to
Dodom (at the base of Erta Ale). The 80 km distance may take about 6 hrs
passing through the landscape of solidified lava, rock, sand and occasional
palm lined oasis. After we pass several small hamlets scattered here and there
in this desert. Erta Ale is about 17km far from base camp (Dodom), and it takes
about 3 hrs trekking. Early dinner around 17:00 and trek up to Erta Ale at 20:00
hours. Camels transport all the camping materials and some food (sleeping
materials like light mattresses and mat and water) to the rim of the volcano,
where we spend the night watching the dramatic action of the boiling lava. Erta
Ale ranks one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions
anywhere in Ethiopia. It is a shield volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and
1km square caldera at its summit. Erta Ale contains the world’s only permanent
lava lake.
Lunch and dinner by cook
Overnight on the top of Erta Ale
Lunch and dinner by cook
Overnight on the top of Erta Ale
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Day 4: Erta Ale - Dodom - Hamed Ela
Leave back to Dodom after an early breakfast, if possible at
07:00am. We will reach the latest at 10:30 am at the camp base (DODOM), time to
relax. After lunch drive to Hamed Ela, a better village with a total population of about 500 people.
Overnight camping at Hamed Ela
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Day 5: Hamed Ela - Asebo - Dallol - Lake
Assal - Mekelle
Morning drive to a place called Ragad (Asebo), the place
where the localities are mining salt. Look at the activity of breaking the salt
from the ground, cutting in to rectangular pieces and loading on camels. We drive
ahead to Dallol and visit the difference landscape formed by volcanic activity,
Dallol + Lake Assal + In route we see many long camel caravans coming to the
salt mine and others going out from Dallol with their salt loaded camels camel
caravans. Dallol (116 meters below sea level, one of the lowest places in the
world) colorful salts mining follow up camel caravans and walk with the Afar
people. Drive back to Hamed Ela and proceed to Mekelle.
Overnight Mekelle Planet Hotel or similar standard
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Day 6: Mekelle - Hawzien - Gheralta
Morning drive to Hawzien to visit the rock churches of Gheralta
cluster, on the way, visit Abreha weAtsbeha and then proceed to Mariam
Korkor. We will have time to have lunch in the Gheralta Lodge. After lunch,
drive 10km to Abune Yemeata around one hour walking then turn to climb by foothold and handhold chipped into the sandstone rock, after few minute climbing visit
Abune Yemeata church.
Overnight: Gheralta Lodge in Hawzien or similar
standard
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Day 7: Hawzien - Debre Damo - Yeha Temple - Axum
After having breakfast, drive to Axum. On this day, we will
pass the 6th-century monastery of Debre Damo which is perched at the top of a remote
plateau. The monastery is only accessible using a rope and the monks will help
pull visitors up the 20 - 25-meter cliff.
However, we only recommend this for physically fit individuals. Women are not allowed on the grounds of the monastery, and therefore, it is not part of our regular tour itinerary and visits Yeha Temple.
After lunch, our visit proceeds to Axum and visit the stelae and St.
Mary church and the grave of queen Sheba Visit other tombs and archeological
sites as time permits.
Overnight: Hotel in Yared Zema Hotel or similar
standard
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Day 8: Axum - Debark - Semien National park
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Day 9: Sankaber - Geech
Our first trekking will be from Sankaber to Geech. The
driver will drop you at a point and then we will have 4-6 hrs walk. Along the
way, you will experience the beautiful landscapes of the Semien Mountains, enjoy
a packed lunch at one of the best viewpoints and most likely run into the
endemic Gelada baboon. These red-chested baboons are pretty sociable so you
will be able to get quite close to them.
Overnight: Camp at Geech
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Day 10: Geech - Sankaber - Gondar (the Royal Enclosure)
Overnight: Goha Hotel Gondar or similar standard
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Day 11: Gondar - Bahir Dar (185km)
Today after breakfast we will be driving to Bahir Dar. After
check in to the hotel, we will have a boat tour on Lake Tana to explore the hidden
monasteries on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. We will visit the
monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mihret on the Zege Peninsula and before
the tour ends we will have time at the out late of the Blue Nile River.
Lunch at hotel dinner at a cultural
restaurant
Overnight: Hotel in Bahir Dar Avanti hotel or similar standard
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Day 12: Bahir Dar - Lalibela
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Day 13: Lalibela - Yimrehane Kristos
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Day 14: Lalibela - Addis Ababa - Arba Minch (Omo valley)
We will take the morning flight from Lalibela to Addis and
on arrival, we will be picked from the domestic terminal and proceed driving to
Arba Minch. In the route, we will have stops first at Lake Ziway and spot some of the
aquatic birds in the area and continue driving to Arbaminch enjoying the
housing system and lifestyle of the local people on each side of the road on the
way to Arba Minch.
Overnight: Haile Resort - Arba Minch or similar
standard
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Day 15: Arba Minch - Turmi
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Day 16: Turmi - Omorate - Turmi (140 km)
This morning, take a day trip to Omorate village to visit
the Dassenech tribe. They are very famous for hunting the dangerous predator Crocodile.
To visit these people we will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a
Dassenech village. Afterward, return to
Turmi (Monday is a market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village. If there is Bulls jumping of the traditional ceremony
of the Hamer people for the coming-of-age will be visited (which is optional).
Overnight: Paradise lodge Turmi or similar
standard
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Day 17: Turmi - Jinka
Today morning (if it is not market day) we will have an
excursion to the Karo people known for their body painting. Then after we will
be back to Turmi for lunch and depart from Turmi to Jinka, via Dimeka and KeyAfer. (If it is a market day) Tuesdays and Saturdays, in the morning we will drive
directly to Jinka having the market visit at Dimeka on market days, which is
one of the most colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes,
including Hamer, Benna, and Karo.
Afterward, continue to Jinka.
Overnight: Eco Omo Lodge Jinka or similar
standard
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Day 18: Jinka - Mago National Park (Mursi)
In the morning we will have a game drive through the Mago National
Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe.
The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka,
we can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the
local tribes. Alternatively, take a hike
in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village.
Overnight: Eco Omo Lodge Jinka or similar
standard
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Day 19: Jinka - Arba Minch (through KeyAfer
Market and Konso village, 240 km)
Awhile after breakfast, depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via
KeyAfer and Konso. Thursday is market
day in KeyAfer, where we will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading
goods. This is another very popular
market in the region. After the visit,
proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known for their wooden
statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as
their innovative agricultural terracing.
This day we will have a brief opportunity to visit a local village and
the cultural museum displaying many waka statues and then proceed to Arba Minch.
Overnight: Haile Resort Arba Minch or similar
standard
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Day 20: Arba Minch - Langano
This morning we will drive to Langano. We will visit Dorze
people in Dorze village who are famous for their skill of weaving. Then after we
will stop to visit the national park named after the two brother lakes Abijata-Shala
National Park and spot flamingos. Lake
Shala, with its deep blue waters and the small enclosure of Ostrich farm, hosts
a group of ostriches with some Grant’s Gazelles. Lake Abijata is a soda lake at
which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year.
Overnight in Langano African vacation club or savanna resort.
Overnight in Langano African vacation club or savanna resort.
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Day 21: Langano - Addis Ababa
This morning if you are interested to swim in the lake you
may for some time after breakfast. Then depart north to Addis Ababa. In rout
we will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site Tiya - ancient stelae field and if
the time allows we will have a stop at Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making
site)
Overnight: Hotel in Addis or fly back to home.
- Ethiopian Airlines
Passengers – Discounted Rate: $ 255 Per Person (Subjected to change)
- Other Airlines Passengers - Regular Rate: $ 520 Per Person
(Subjected to change)
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions:
- Meet and greetings at the Airport and assistance for Hotel transfer.
Hotel Accommodations with on Double /Twin Room sharing with on selected hotel lists. Meals include Breakfasts, (Lunch and Dinner) if the full board needed Two Bottled water per person per day in the car. Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees where applicable according to the itinerary. Local guides fees. Professional English Speaking National Guide with you throughout the trip. Transfers and all ground transportations based on A/C equipped Mini Bus as per the itinerary with all fuel expenses. Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monasteries and churches on the islands and on Lake Chamo All necessary Government taxes. Coffee ceremony and Honey wine drinks
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Cost Exclusions:
- International Flight
Incidental meals, snacks, and drinks Travel Insurance Video filming and photography fees. Personal nature expenses, alcoholic drinks, laundry expenses, Telephone calls, tips for the tour staff, etc... Any other expenses except those listed on the inclusion parts.
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Remark:
This itinerary is flexible, and will likely changed in order
to coordinate visits with market days in the south, which is a great
opportunity to mingle with the people, Traditional farewell Dinner in Addis
Ababa
Map goes here
Trip highlights
Tour code:-ETW 001
Tour Type: Coffee plantations, Scenery & Wildlife
Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
Tour Type: Coffee plantations, Scenery & Wildlife
Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights
Transportation: Surface drive
►▼Highlight Information
- Addis Ababa city tour, Emperor Menelik's Palace, Entoto Mountain
Addis Ababa, Woliso, Gibe river valley, Jimma Abba Jifar museum Jimma, Bonga, the birth of coffee “Enat coffee” Kafa or Bonga to the birth of coffee “Mankira” and Gods Bridge Bonga, Mizan, Bebeka largest and oldest Coffee Plantation& Ethiopian Coffee Arabic at Bebeka Tour to Jimma, Bonga – Mankira Kaffa, Tepi, and Bebeka
►▼Hotel Information
| Place | Hotel | Hotel type | Night | web |
| Addis Ababa | Sapphire Addis | 4 Star | 2Night | http://www.sapphireaddishotel.com/ |
| Jimma | Dololo | 3 star | 2 Night | http://www.dololohotel.com/ |
| Bonga | KDA | Guesthouse | 2 Night |
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| MizanTefari- | Bebeka | Guesthouse | 1 Night |
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis
Ababa
Upon arrival
at Bole International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. After some rest depending on your arrival time, you
have various sightseeing options city tour in Addis Ababa, National Museum
which among others exhibits the 3.5-million-years-old bones of Lucy, Holy Trinity
Cathedral the burial-place of members of the imperial family and noted patriots
featured with carvings, mosaics, and other artistic works, Mount Entoto with the best views over the capital and Mercato, the largest open-air market in Africa.
Overnight: sapphire Addis hotel or other similar standards
Overnight: sapphire Addis hotel or other similar standards
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Day 2:
Addis Ababa - Woliso - Jimma (345 Km from Addis)
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Day 3:
Jimma - Bonga
After
an early morning breakfast we will drive to Bonga the birthplace of coffee and
upon arrival at Bonga, we will visit a traditional Kaffa house and learn
about the culture of the Kaffa people. We will have lunch at Bonga. After
having lunch drive to Ellelo, Adiyo falls, the Dadiben and Gora Hot spring.
Overnight stay in KDA Guest House
Overnight stay in KDA Guest House
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Day 4: Bonga - Mankira - Bonga
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Day 5:
Bonga - MizanTeferi - Bebeka
Overnight Bebeka Guest house
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Day 6: Bebeka - Jimma
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Day 7: Drive to Addis Ababa and departure
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions:
- Pick-up from Airport
Professional English speaking guide Road transportation cars, drivers, fuel Accommodation Fees for entrances and local guides
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Cost Exclusions:
- Meals
Visas International and domestic flights Activities not mentioned above Photo and video fees Other personal expenses
Map goes here
Trip highlights
►▼Highlight Information
- Drive Addis Ababa - Ambo
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Ambo - visit the Menagesha forest & Visit
the Maryam church
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Weliso - Wenchi Crater Lake and take a boat trip
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Jimma via Welkite visit the Abba Jiffar palace, the
former King of Jimma
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Jimma - Mizan Teferi Bonga is in ancient Kingdom
of Kaffa, the birthplace of coffee
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Mizan Teferi - Bebeka coffee plantation
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Bebeka - visit biggest and oldest plantation of
Ethiopia
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Visit the Sor Waterfalls within a short drive
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Full day excursion into the Gambela National
Park
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Short city tour in Gambela and flight back
Gambela
►▼Hotel Information
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Place
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Hotel |
Hotel
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Night
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Ambo |
Abebech
Mataferia |
3
Star |
1Night |
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Weliso |
Negash
Lodge |
Lodge |
1Night |
http://www.negashresort.com/ |
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Jimma
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Dololo |
3
Star |
2
Night |
http://www.dololohotel.com/ |
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Bonga
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KDA
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Guest
house |
2
Night |
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Mizan
Teferi |
Bebeka |
Guest
house |
1
Night |
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Metu |
Metu-Guest
house |
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Gambella |
Grand
Resort & Spa |
Hotel |
1
Night |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa - Ambo
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Day 2: Ambo - Weliso
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Day 3: Weliso
- Jimma
In the
morning drive from Weliso to Jimma via Welkite passing all around the scenic
Gibe dam. City tour in Jimma featured with visit of the Jimma museum, the Abba
Jiffar palace, the former King of Jimma and the fascist architectures.
Overnight Jimma Dololo Hotel
Overnight Jimma Dololo Hotel
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Day 4: Jimma-
Bonga - Mizan Teferi
Overnight in Mizan Teferi
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Day 5: Mizan
Teferi - Bebeka Coffee Plantation
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Day 6: Bebeka
- Metu
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Day 7:
Metu - Gambella
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Day 8: Excursion into the Gambela National Park
Today, full day will explore the Gambella National Park, heading south to Lake Alwara and
Lake Tata is also known as
Gesi Hayk.
Gambella National Park is the most remote National Park in Ethiopia and is full
of interesting and unique wildlife including the shoebill stork as well as
Elephants, Baboons, Buffalo, Lion, Antelope and Monkeys. Lake Tata is home to
local Anuak people, and you will camp nearby their village. On the way visit
some of the villages of the local tribe’s Anuak and Nuer, famous for their body
scarifications.
Overnight camping in Tata or drive back to Gambella
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Day 9: City
Tour in Gambella
Short
city tour in Gambella and flight back to Addis Ababa (flight is not available
daily). Free afternoon or city tour in Addis Ababa, and in the evening have a
farewell dinner at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis where you
can taste the variety of Ethiopian meals, and see the folkloric dance of the
Ethiopians. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions:
- Meet and greetings at the Airport and assistance
for Hotel transfer
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Hotel Accommodations with on Double /Twin Room sharing
with on a selected hotel lists
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Meals include Breakfasts, (Lunch and Dinner) if
full board needed
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Two Bottled water per person per day in the car
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Comprehensive touring program including entrance
fees where applicable according to the itinerary
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Local guides fees
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Professional English Speaking National Guide
with you throughout the trip
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Transfers and all ground transportations based
on A/C Mini Bus as per the itinerary with all fuel expenses
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Boat trip on Lake to visit monasteries
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All necessary Government taxes
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Coffee ceremony and Honey wine drinks
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Traditional farewell Dinner in Addis Ababa
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Cost Exclusions:
- International flight
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Incidental meals, snacks and drinks
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Travel Insurance
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Video filming and photography fees
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Personal nature expenses, alcoholic drinks,
laundry expenses
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Telephone calls, tips for the tour staffs etc...
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Any other expenses except those listed on the
inclusion parts
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Trip highlights
►▼Highlight Information
- Addis Ababa city tour, Emperor Minelik’s Palace,
Entoto Mountain
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Addis Ababa, Weliso, Gibe river valley, Jimma
Abba Jiffar Museum
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Visit Jimma, Bonga, and birth of coffee “Enat
coffee”
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Kafa or Bonga to the birth of coffee “Mankira”
and Gods Bridge
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Bonga, Mizan, Bebeka largest and oldest Coffee
Plantation& Ethiopian Coffee Arabic at Bebeka
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Tour to Jimma, Bonga - Mankira Kaffa, Tepi and
Bebeka, Yirgalem, Hawassa
►▼Hotel Information
|
Place
|
Hotel |
Hotel
type |
Night
|
Web |
|
Addis
Ababa |
Sapphire
Addis |
4
Star |
2
Night |
http://www.sapphireaddishotel.com/
|
|
Jimma
|
Dololo |
3
star |
2
Night |
http://www.dololohotel.com/ |
|
Bonga
|
KDA
|
Guest
house |
2
Night |
|
|
MizanTefari |
Bebeka |
Guest
house |
1
Night |
|
|
Yirgalem |
Aregash
Lodge |
Lodge |
|
|
|
Hawassa
|
Haile
resort |
Resort |
2
Night |
|
Itinerary
►▼Day 1:
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Upon arrival at Bole International Airport Enter
Ethiopia Tour Operators representative guide wait you at the airport and
transfer you to the hotel. After some rest depending on your arrival time, you
have various sightseeing options city tour in Addis Ababa. Visit in Addis Ababa will be
the National Museum (prehistoric, cultural, archaeological attractions), and
drive to Entoto Mountain - 3000 meter above sea level, Emperor Minelik’s
Palace, St. Raguel’s Church. If we have enough time we will visit Merkato.
Overnight stay sapphire Addis
hotel Addis Ababa
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Day 2:
Addis Ababa - Weliso - Jimma (345 Km from Addis)
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Day 3:
Jimma - Bonga
After
an early morning breakfast we will drive to Bonga the birth place of coffee and
upon arrival at Bonga, we will visit to a traditional Kaffa house and learn
about the culture of the Kaffa people. We will have lunch at Bonga, and drive
to Ellelo, Adiyo falls, the Dadiben and Gora Hot spring after that we will
visit the cultural open air museum and soon the biosphere reserve information
Centre and the national coffee museum are worth a visit.
Overnight stay in KDA Guest House
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Day 4: Bonga - Trek to Makira
After
an early morning breakfast we trek to the place called mother of coffee. We
will head, by car and hike in the Mankira forest to the birth place of Arabica
coffee called “Enat Buna”. Having reach to Mankira forest you may travel
through the forest on horseback or on foot. Before getting back to Bonga we
will have a look to an impressive natural crossing called God’s bridge trekking
via 25m narrow path.
Note:- We would advise you to have a picnic lunch for we would have reached lunchtime while we are in the forest or we will have a late lunch in Bonga.
Note:- We would advise you to have a picnic lunch for we would have reached lunchtime while we are in the forest or we will have a late lunch in Bonga.
Overnight stay in KDA Guest House
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Day 5:
Bonga - Mizan Tefari - Bebeka
Overnight stay in Dololo hotel
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Day 7:
Drive to Addis Ababa
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Day 8: Addis
Ababa - Hawassa
Drive through the Ethiopian rift valley to Hawassa. On the way you
will visit to the Tiya Stelae (90 Km from Addis), listed as UNESCO world
heritage site. In the afternoon if we have time we will explore some most
interesting birds inhabiting in Lake Hawassa and the surrounding woodlands.
Overnight at
Haile Resort
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Day 9:
Hawassa - Yirga Cheffe - Hawassa
This day we will continue driving to Yerga Cheffe to visit Coffee farm and coffee union
projects in Yirga Cheffe. Coffee from Yirga Cheffe in the south has an unusual
flavor and is very popular and frequently reviewed and rated as some of the
highest quality Arabica coffees in the world. Coffee from Yerga Cheffe is a
very alluring coffee. After grinding, you will notice a sweet caramel fragrance.
After brewing, you may notice a spicy, pepper note. Late afternoon we drive
back to Hawassa for a night stay.
Overnight at Haile Resort
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Day 10:
Hawassa - Addis Ababa
Morning
after breakfast drive to Addis Ababa and stop at Ziway town to visit the Lake
Ziway, after lunch continue driving to Addis Ababa, will arrive in Addis Ababa
late afternoon and will do some shopping for souvenirs. Finally, will be taken
to a farewell dinner depending on your scheduled flight; then you will be
transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.
Additional Information
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Cost Inclusions:
- Experienced English speaking driver throughout
the Tour
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All Entrance fees and licenses as per the
program
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages with meals as per the
program and bottle of waters for the trip
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Surface Transport expense with four wheel drive
Land cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance (- Local guide
service for the afar region as per the program
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Government Taxes-VAT
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Cost Exclusions:
- International and domestic flight expense
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Incidental meals, snacks and drinks
-
Travel Insurance
-
Video filming and photography fees
-
Personal nature expenses, alcoholic drinks
-
Telephone calls, tips for the tour staffs etc...
-
Any other expenses except those listed on the
inclusion
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Remark:
- Ethiopian Airlines Passengers –
Discounted Rate: $ 255 Per Person (Subjected to change)
- Other Airlines Passengers -
Regular Rate: $ 520 Per Person (Subjected to change)
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