Africa Safaris Destinations |WildLife Gorilla Tours |East West & South African Travel Guide |Holiday Vacations: Back Roads Of Ethiopia (10days) Back Roads Of Ethiopia (10days) ================================================================================ adminafrica on 09 February, 2008 06:31:00 Back Roads Of Ethiopia (10 Days) Day 1 ARRIVE ADDIS ABABA On arrival in Addis Ababa you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Ghion Hotel Or Similar Day 2 ADDIS ABABA/ARBAMINCH After breakfast drive to Arbaminch. En route, stop at Ziway for bird watching, lunch at Sodo; Visit the Dorze village known for the traditional bamboo woven houses and traditional garment weaving. Overnight in Arbaminch. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 NECHISAR NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, drive to Nechisar National Park for game viewing. After lunch enjoy a boat ride on Lake Chamo where you will see crocodiles and hippos. Overnight in nearby hotel Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 JINKA After breakfast, drive to Jinka. En route visit the Derashe, Tsemay and Bena people. Overnight in hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 5 JINGA/MAGO NATIONAL PARK/JINGA After breakfast drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people known for the insertion of clay disc into their lower lip as a sign of female beauty. After a picnic lunch in the Park, return to Jinka for overnight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 6 TURMI After breakfast, drive to Turmi via Keyafer. En route visit the Hammer ethnic group in their traditional village. Overnight camping at Evangadi campsite. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 7 MURULE AND KANGATE After breakfast drive to Murule and Kangate where you will visit the Karo and Bume ethnic groups, lunch at Rift Valley Safari lodge, then, return to Turmi for overnight camping. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 8 ARBAMINCH After breakfast, drive to Arbaminch via Erbore, stop for a picnic lunch at Woito. En route visit the Konso Waga village and the Gezer Gio red soil pinnacle which resulted from erosion. Overnight in a hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 ADDIS ABABA After breakfast return to Addis where you may relax or go on a city excursion. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Ghion Hotel Or Similar Day 10 ADDIS ABABA/DEPART Full day sightseeing tour of the capital Addis Ababa which includes morning visit the National Museum; Trinity Cathedral and the Mercato - biggest open air market of its kind in Africa. The afternoon visit includes St. George Cathedral; Ethnological Museum and the commanding panoramic view point Mount Entoto which offers an excellent view of the city. This evening transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast * Single Supplement is the additional price paid for single occupancy of a room. Special children and group rates available. Tour Price Includes: Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, All domestic flights, transfers and assistance, Accommodation in the properties listed, Tours in private vehicles, Trained English-speaking tour guides, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage handling * Meals indicated Tour Price Does Not Include: International flight to Ethiopia, Travel insurance, Visa fees, Gratuities to drivers and guides Other Safari Destinations in Africa If you are interested to see gorillas in Rwanda be sure purchase gorilla permits through a fully bondend tour operator. You may get some good car rentals in Uganda or Rwanda deals. Cheap tours in Rwanda : Rwanda safari packages Rwanda gorilla tours : Uganda gorilla tours Bwindi gorilla tracking : gorilla trekking 3 days Murchison National park safari Uganda 3 day gorilla safari Uganda Ref