With a country as large and diverse as Ethiopia with so many highlights on offer, it can be overwhelming trying to fit as much in as possible in an attempt to “see it all”. With this in mind, we try to customize itineraries to get an in depth look into a culture and history that dates back to the very origins of civilization and where the more well-known and impressive attractions are visited, with a couple of hidden gems thrown in. 

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Departure Date - Sep 19-29, 2019

(Sep 19) *Addis*
[Arrive in Addis and taken to Sapphire Hotel for check in. Afternoon city tour of Addis. Overnight Sapphire Hotel.]



(Sep 20) *Arba Minch*
[Morning city tour in Addis before catching commercial flight down to Arba Minch. Evening boat cruise on Lake Chamo. Overnight Paradise Lodge.]



(Sep 21) *Omo River*
[Drive from Arba Minch to Lumale Camp on the banks of the Omo River. Visit market towns of Key Afer, Dimeka and Turmi. Overnight Lumale Camp.]



(Sep 22) *Omo River*
[Visit Kara and Hamer villages around Lumale Camp. Overnight Lumale Camp.]

(Sep 23) *Omo River*
[Take the boat up river for three hours and camp on the banks of the river with a group of Mursi tribes people. Overnight Mursi Camp. ]

(Sep 24) *Omo River*
[Boat back down the river and visit both Nyangatom and Kwegu communities. Overnight Lumale Camp.]

(Sep 25) *Omo River*
[Drive across the Murulle plains and get boat at Omerate. Boat down to Delta Camp on an island in the Omo Delta. Overnight Delta Camp.]

(Sep 26) *Omo River*
[Visit Dassenech communities and witness DIMI ceremony. Boat cruise on to Lake Turkana, the Jade Sea. Overnight Delta Camp.]

(Sep 27) *Addis*
[Catch charter flight back to Addis. Celebrate Meskel in Addis. Overnight Sapphire Hotel]

(Sep 28) *Addis*
[Full day city touring in Addis. Chance to visit Jemma Gorge and Debre Libanos Monastry. Overnight Sapphire Hotel.]

(Sep 29)
[Transfer to airport. Flight out.]