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Safaris, vacations, and holiday tours to Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Egypt, Seychelles and Uganda planned and arranged with African Voyages will take you to the very heart the African wilderness and the show you the beauty of mother nature and the rich heritage of the African continent.

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GREAT RIFT VALLEY LAKES AND ARBAMINCH: 5 DAYS TOUR FROM US$826

Tour Summary
This short tour shows you the magnificent country side of Ethiopia, the landscapes and generally nature. You will visit the hot springs, the lakes etc. You also get to met the Wolayta and the Dorze people and interact with them as they go about their daily activities.

Minimum Rate Per Adult:
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Departing From:
Addis Ababa
Duration:
5 Days
Departure Time:
0800
Departures:
Saturday
Minimum Persons Required:
2
Maximum Persons:
6

Itinerary:

Day 1: Addis Ababa - Shala
Drive to Shala, Abyata and Langano Rift Valley lakes, visiting birds, pelicans, flamingoes, hot springs and more. Continue then to relax then at the Wenney ecolodge, secluded in a natural paradise at shore of lake Langano and near to Munessa forest. Possibility of trekking, bird-watching, horse-riding, boat excursion, cycling, and more. Dinner and overnight Wenney Ecolodge.

Day 2: Shala - Arbaminch
Proceed through the Wolayta people and villages and admiring spectacular green hills, to Arbaminch, in amharic 40 springs. Afternoon drive to Chencha, for the Dorze people, with their unique culture, houses, and traditions. ON Swaynes hotel, with spectacular views over Chamo and Abaya lakes. Dinner and overnight at Swaynes Hote.

Day 3: Arbaminch
Morning visit the Netch Sar National park, sanctuary of the endemic Swaynes Hartbeest, numerous zebras and more. Afternoon boat on Chamo lake for crocodiles, hippos and more. Dinner and overnight at Swaynes hotel.

Day 4: Arbaminch - Shala
Today you drive to Awassa lake and then continue for the hot springs, hot water swimming pools and forest (fantastic for walks) at Wondogenet. Return to Wenney ecolodge for overnight.

Day 5: Shala – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, begin your drive back to Addis Ababa. Transfer to your hotel or to the airport for evening departure.

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Tour Rates

 Season Adult Rate
(per person sharing)
Single Room
Supplement
Period
All year through US$826 US$111 2-Jan-2008 to 31-Dec-2008

Remarks
THE ABOVE TOUR PRICES INCLUDE:
Hotel accommodation on the bases of Twin room sharing
Breakfast only in Addis but full board elsewhere.
All ground transportation with fuel and with all insurance and driver costs
All transfer in, out and city tour Services
All entrance fees at museums, churches and etc.
Professional English speaking Tour Guide accompanying throughout the trip with all his costs.
Government taxes and service charge.

THE ABOVE TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Lunch and dinner in Addis
International Air fare.
Alcoholic drinks
Tips
Other expenses of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc
All what is not included in the list above

 
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