Visit Trinity Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. Tour the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. Make a short drive to Entoto Hills for a view of the city and visit Maryam Church. En-route, stop at Sheromeda traditional cloth market. Visit the Mercato or the Sholla Market, two of Addis Ababa's main markets.
Overnight: Chosen Hotel in Addis Ababa
Meal Plan: on request
08 Day Surma Cultural admiration
08 Day Surma Cultural admiration
8
Days
08 Day Surma Cultural admiration
This captivating 7-day journey through Ethiopia offers a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Addis Ababa, where you’ll visit the iconic Trinity Cathedral, the Ethnographic Museum, and the vibrant markets of Mercato and Sholla. Drive through the scenic Gibe Valley to Jimma, home to the Gurage people, before continuing to Mizan Teferi, passing through lush coffee plantations in Kafa—the birthplace of coffee. Explore the Bebeka coffee plantation and the remote villages of the Surma Tribe in Kibish, known for their unique traditions. Encounter the Dizi people, famous for their beehive-like houses, before heading to Bonga. Enjoy a relaxing stop in Welliso before concluding your adventure with a visit to the stunning Wenchi Crater Lake and returning to Addis Ababa.
Tours of Addis Ababa: You will be welcomed by our representative at Bole international airport regardless of arrival time. For morning arrivals tour will begin after checking into your hotel. For afternoon or evening arrivals, tours will begin the following day.
Day 1 :
Arrival Addis Ababa
Day 2 :
Addis Ababa - Jimma
Driving from Addis Ababa – Jimma through Wolkite on the way we will visit the less visited Gurage ethnic group and beautiful scenery over view the Gibe valley and breathtaking landscape. Overnight in Jimma.
Overnight: Chosen Hotel in Jimma
Meal Plan: on request
Day 3 :
Jimma to Mizan Teferi
Drive from Jimma – MizanTeferi passing through coffee plantations. Kafa, where coffee was found for the very first time and the name itself drive from its birth place Kafa.
Overnight: Chosen Hotel in Mizan Teferi
Meal Plan: on request
Day 4 :
Mizan Teferi – Kibish
Day 5 :
Full day in Kibish
A full day visit to Surma Tribe in villages found with in 20 Km radius in Kibish.
Overnight: Camping in Kibish
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 :
Kibish – Bonga
Morning after breakfast drive to Bebeka via Magi on the way visit the Dizi tribe . The Dizi people are hereditarily very short people who have beehive – like houses , similar to the Dorze .
Overnight: Chosen Hotel in Bonga
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7 :
Bonga – Welliso
Returning back , we continue to Jimma via MizanTeferi . In Welliso you can take a refreshing time by your own : swimming , walking , shopping and feeling the city.
Overnight: Chosen Lodge in Welliso or Wonchi
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 :
Wonchi – Addis Ababa
Visiting Wenchi creator lake and Drive back to Addis Ababa. and we will reach in the afternoon (a day room can be provided until 6pm). In the evening, you are be invited to a memorable farewell dinner in one of Addis Ababa’s traditional restaurants with cultural songs, dances and traditional food. After dinner, you will be transferred to Bole International Airport for your departure or back to your hotel if you continue your stay in Ethiopia.
Overnight: Departure or Hotel booking on request
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
