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9
Days Tour to Southern & Western Ethiopia
Brief Description:
The
9 day tour to southern western
Ethiopia
includes stays in Langano and a drive to Bale mountains. Walking
and horse back riding can also be arranged for the 4th day in the
Bale highlands. A full day visit to Sof-omar and Soder resort are
also part of of our activities in day 5 and 6. a one day stay at
awash park as well as a visit to Zequala lake and city tour of
Addis are also part of this package.
Itinerary
Day
1: Upon arrival in
Addis Ababa
,
Ethiopia
, You will be greeted with the traditional Ethiopian hospitality
at the airport and transferred to the hotel. (Depending on your
arrival time we can arrange afternoon or after hour city tour)
Day 2: Drive to the Rift valley to Langano along the road visiting
the volcanic lakes at Debre Zeit which is 45 Kms from Addis, the
artificial lake of koka, Ziway lake with its water birds, and the
Abjata - Shalla national park considered to be the Pelican Island
of East
Africa
. Overnight Wabi Shebele hotel Langano
Day
3: After Breakfast drive to Goba via Shashemene. Lunch en route,
and continue driving through the forestland of Bale Goba. Arrive
Goba Ras hotel. Over night Goba Ras hotel
Day
4: Full day trip with picnic lunch in the Bale national park with
its vast moorlands, virgin woodlands, pristine mountain streams
and alpine climate. The
Bale
Mountains
remain an untouched beautiful
world. Rising to a height of more than 4000 meters, the range
borders the southern high lands of
Ethiopia
.
Mount
Tulu
Dimtu, the highest peak in southern
Ethiopia
, reaches 4377 meters. The establishment of the 2400 Sq. Kms. of
Bale mountains, National park was crucial to the survival of the
Ethiopian Red fox or Abssynian Wolf which is endemic to
Ethiopia
only, the mountain Nyala, and Meneliks bush buck. Many forest
birds like the endemic thick billed Raven are to be seen in and
around the park. The
Bale
Mountains
offer also some fine high altitude horse and foot trekking. Drive
back to Goba Ras hotel for over night.
Day 5: After breakfast day excursion to
Sof
Omar
Caves
. The caves are unique for its River flowing into it. Picnic lunch
and wondering around the region for more sight seeing. Late
afternoon drive back to Goba Ras hotel. Dinner and overnight Goba
Ras hotel.
Day
6: After breakfast drive to sodore to arrive for lunch and
afternoon bathing and enjoy the natural hot spring and
Awash River
flowing through the resort.
Day 7: Drive to
Awash
National Park
, which is the oldest and most developed wildlife, reserve in
Ethiopia
. Featuring the 1800 m high Fantalle Volcano, extensive mineral
Hot Springs
, and extraordinary volcanic formations. This natural treasure is
bordered to the south by the
Awash River
and lies 225 Kms east of Addis. Drive to the
Hot Springs
about 30 kms from the Head quarter of the park. Evening game drive
in the National Park. Over Night at Kereyou Lodge in the Park
Day
8: Early morning, more game drive and visit of the
Awash River
falls. After noon slow drive through the town of
Nazareth
and Debre Zeit visiting some volcanic lakes and back to Addis.
Day 9:
Addis Ababa
is located at 2,500 meters above sea level at the footstep of the
highest parts of series of Mountain chain. Addis is also the seat
of African Union (AU) and many International offices and over 100
Embassies. It enjoys an excellent climate all year round; with an
average temperature of 16°C.
Addis Ababa
is a pleasant city with wide avenues of jacarandas, interesting
museums and one of the largest open-air markets in
Africa
, known as the Merkato. After early breakfast we will visit the
National
Museum
(a multi-collections representing
Ethiopia
's past and present image). Among the famous exhibits, the 3.5
million year old skeleton of 'Lucy' is worth visiting. We will
also visit the Ethiopian Studies Institute Ethnological museum for
its extraordinarily collection of the priceless and varied ethnic
medley. Then we continue driving up to the mount (over 3000
meters) Entoto, the first seat of Emperor Menelik II before he
established
Addis Ababa
as the capital of
Ethiopia
in 1886. visitors will also have the opportunity to visit Trinity
Cathedral and Merkato. Along our way we will have the chance to
see avenues, squares, obelisks and many places of interests and
shopping. Early evening, we will have a coffee ceremony to show
our appreciation for touring with us, Fest Ethiopia Travel &
Tour. Late at night transfer to the
Bole
International
Airport
and depart for home.
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