On arrival at Addis Ababa International Airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Enjoy an afternoon city tour. The tour incudes a drive to view the city from Mt Entoto and visit the imperial compound which holds two churches, Mariam and the Arechangel Raguel. Returning to the city you will visit the Archaeological Museum and then return to your hotel.

Today is an early start with a long journey time to your next destination. You will head down the western side of the Great Rift Valley and pass through Butajira, Hossana and Sodo. (B)

The travel time to Arba Minch is approximately 9 hours with stops along the way including Melka Kunture, Tiya and Adadi Mariam. Passing the southern most lakes of the Rift Valley you arrive to your accommodation.

Today you head south to Kosno, whose people are known for their intricately terraced hillsides, fine woven materials and the carved totems which are used to decorate their graves, and after visiting continue to Jinka for your next accommodation. (B)

Highlight:
Market Days in Kosno are Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Market Days in Jinka are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Today you will spend the day in the Mago National Park with the possible chance to view some wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, gazelle, Topi, zebra and numerous birdlife. This is also the home of the Mursi people who are known for their body scarification and wearing lip plates. Return to the lodge. (B)

Heading further South you will pass through Key Afer, Dimeke to Turmi for your next stop. The next four days will be spent visiting various villages and experience the lives of the different ethnic cultures. (B)

Highlight:
Market Day in Turmi is Mondays.
Market Days in Key Afer are Thursdays and Saturdays.

Today you will drive to Murle to visit the villages of the Karo People. This ethnic group is known for their skills in face and body painting. (B)

Today journey towards the Omo River and Omo Rate passing Kangate and the villages of the Bume people to then visit the Galeb villages. Crossing the river in a local boat to visit the villages. Return to the lodge. (B)

Today is spent visiting the Hamer villages around the Turmi area. The Hamer people take pride in their appearance with sahving and colouring their hair, oiling their bodies and decorating themselves with beads and bracelets on their arms and legs. If you are lucky you may witness a bull jumping ceremony which is a rite of passage for young men marking their transition to manhood. (B)

Highlight:
Market Days in Dimeke are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Starting the return journey today you will head to Arba Minch via the northern end of Chew Bahir and through Erbore and Tsemay. Arriving in the late afternoon. (B)

Highlight:
Market Day in Erbore is Saturdays.

Departing after breakfast you will head north towards Hawassa with a stop in Chencha, home of the Dorze people, and Sodo before arriving at your next accommodation. (B)

Highlight:
Market Day in Chench is Thursdays (afternoon).

Today you will continue your journey to Addis Ababa and your onward arrangements. If time permits you will have some time to shop before being dropped at the airport. (B)