Addis Ababa - Steles of Tiya – Butajira – Arba Minch

Tiya World Heritage Site - Explore the burial site of the Steles of Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will find approximately 40 stone grave markers adorned with carvings, dating back to the 14th Century AD.

Butajira - Enjoy lunch in Butajira town, then visit the circular Crater Lake Hare Sheitan, also known as Devil’s Lake. Pause at selected viewpoints to admire the stunning scenery of the Ethiopian section of the Great East African Rift Valley.

Arba Minch – Karat Konso – Arba Minch

Konso - Embark on a trip from Arba Minch to Konso (or Karat-Konso) to explore the villages of the Konso tribal people. The Konso are renowned for their vibrant clothing, traditional masks and shields, and decorative feathers.

Visit the Konso [UNESCO World Heritage Site], celebrated for its rock-terraced agricultural Konso Cultural Landscape, architecturally inspiring villages encircled with large stones, wooden ceremonial structures, and their colorful handwoven cotton garments.

Konso - Meet the “King of Konso,” who oversees the governance of the nine Konso clans. Then, visit the Konso Museum to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the Konso people.

Arba Minch – Shashemene – Awasa

Dorze Village - After breakfast, travel for an hour to Chencha to immerse yourself in the Dorze Tribe culture by visiting their large bamboo huts and learning how the Dorze people make their bread and porridge from the root of the Enset (False Banana Tree).

Awasa - Stroll along the shores of Lake Awassa to witness the most breathtaking sunset of the tour.

Awasa – Fish Market of Awasa Lake – Abidjatta Shalla National Park – Addis Ababa

Lake Ziway - Enjoy lunch by the side of another Rift Valley Lake, Langano, the only Rift Valley Lake in Ethiopia free from Bilharziasis and safe for swimming.

On the return journey to Addis Ababa, stop at the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway and one of the crater lakes of Bishoftu.

• Family visits
• Private Comfortable Toyota Minivan equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
• Bottled Water and local snacks in the car
• All Fees and Taxes
• Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance and coffee
• Professional informative English speaking tour guide and on-site local tour guides

• Accommodations
• Meals and drinks
• And, any expenses which are not mentioned in the “Included” list above

Embark on a four-day private tour focusing on nature, culture, and wildlife, starting from Addis Ababa. This journey through southern Ethiopia includes stops in Arba Minch, Konso, Dorze, Shashemene, and Awassa.

With the 4-Day Arba Minch, Dorze Tribe, and Awasa Private Guided Tour, participants will:

• Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia: the Steles of Tiya and the Konso Cultural Landscapes
• Experience the rich culture of the Konso and Dorze tribes
• Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Rift Valley
• Discover the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park
• Explore the Fish Market at Lake Awassa
• Observe a variety of Ethiopian birds at the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway
• Learn about Rastafarianism by visiting the Jamaican Rastafarian Community in Shashemene

The tour covers a total distance of approximately 1,300 km. A private, comfortable Toyota Minivan with air conditioning and seat belts is provided. A professional, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide will accompany this private four-day tour from Addis Ababa.

• Please book hotels before booking the tour. Paradise Lodge and Haile Resort in Arba Minch, and Lewi Resort and Haile Resort in Awassa are the best places to stay.
• June, July and August are the rainy season so please prepared accordingly dresswise
• Women are expected to cover hairs when visiting the Adadi Mariam Rock Church

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.