The Hidden Tribes of Ethiopia and Kenya
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- Experience the Samburu Singing Wells
- Get up close to elephants at Reteti Sanctuary
- See a DIMI ceremony among the renowned crocodile hunters- the Dassanech
- Dance with the Kara people
- Visit the Mursi people, the most recognized of the Omo tribes, with their lip and ear plates
- Take an Ethiopian cooking class
- Visit Lalibela
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Welcome to Ethiopia! On arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, clearing customs and transfer to The Sheraton, located in the heart of the Ethiopian capital. You have the morning to relax and rejuvenate, the hotel has a wide range of facilities including po...
After an early breakfast, road transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Lalibela. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be transferred to Mezena Lodge. Shortly after, we will start our tour of the churches followed by lunch and continuing in the afternoon. Pl...
In the morning, we set off on mule or on foot to the church of Ashetun Mariam, about four hours’ round trip. We pass small villages on the way up and there are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside from the top of the mountain where the church is located.
...After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your charter flight to Murile (1 hour 30 mins), by the Omo River, followed by a boat transfer to Lale’s Camp. This evening, you will be among the Kara villagers and you will be attending one of their body painting ceremonies in the village of Dus. Return to Lale’s Camp for your overnight stay.
Rise early for a morning drive to a Hamar village; where you will interact with the Hamar villagers as they prepare themselves for their day ahead. The Hamar are pastoralists and the women beautify themselves with amazing braided hairstyles covered in red ochre and bu...
This morning, before having breakfast enjoy a relaxed walk upriver looking for any signs of wildlife from the previous night, in search of lion, leopard, and antelope. You will then return to Lale’s camp and participate in an evening dance with the Kara, with cold drinks and relaxation around the fire.
This morning we will drive across the grassy plains of Murulle down to the Omo Delta. This region is home of the Dassanech, renowned crocodile hunters from the Omo Delta. Spend the evening on a cruise into the delta which touches the headwaters of Lake Turkana. There ...
This morning we will return to the town of Omerate for your charter flight to Addis Ababa. There you will connect with your scheduled flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
Upon landing at JKIA in Nairobi and clearing immigration, you will be met for your private charter to...
Today you will visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the first community-owned elephant facility in Africa where orphaned and abandoned elephant calves are rescued and released. This initiative creates opportunities for the local community and specifically empowers young Samburu women.
This morning, you will experience one of the most sacred cultural experiences in Kenya; the Singing Wells. Drive a short distance to the dry river bed. Permanent wells are maintained by families and passed down from generation to generation. This water gives life to c...
After your morning meal, you will depart by a private charter to Nairobi, where your amazing cultural experience will come to an end.
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