Western Ethiopia (Surma & Gambella)

<p>In the morning drive to Wenchi Crater Lake, via Ambo; Crater Lake is located on the mountain range between the town of Ambo and Woliso. This beautiful lake is situated at altitude of about 3000m above sea level; the area is famed for its beautiful mountainous landscape, used partly as farmland and partly covered by natural forest. Wonchi contains hot springs, waterfalls and breathtaking valleys, scenery and island, an old monastery named Cherkos is found. Wonchi is a real place for trekkers, on this day you will trek for 3-4 hours and drive to Woliso. Overnight Lodge in Woliso.</p>

<p>In the morning start driving to Jimma, 246km; Most of the territory is inhabited by the Oromo people. The Oromo are an ethnic group found in Ethiopia. They are largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. Their native language is Oromoiffa which is part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Overnight Hotel in Jimma.</p>

<p>After breakfast we visit the palace of Aba jifar at Jimma then drive start driving to Mizan Teferi, through on one of the largest and the oldest natural forest Ethiopia and also large tea and coffee farms .Overnight Hotel in Mizan Teferi.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning Continue driving to Kibish 200km; The first part of this area is covered by dense pluvial rainy forest with different indigenous trees. The Agnuak people reside in the Dima district which is very near to Sudan. The Anuak are a river people whose villages are scattered along the banks and rivers of southeastern Sudan and western Ethiopia, in the Gambela Region.On the way you will visit Bebeka coffee plantation, the Ethiopia’s largest old coffee plantation. Overnight Camping in Kibish</p><p></p>

<p>After breakfast start exploring surma(Suri) tribe’s villages; Suri’s live in a distant corner of south-western Ethiopia, virtually untouched by the modern world. Piercing and lip plates are a strong part of the Suri culture. At the point of puberty most women have their bottom teeth removed in order to get their lower lip pierced. Once the lip is pierced, it’s then stretched and a lip plate is then placed in the hole of the piercing.Overnight Camping in Kibish.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning start our trip to the village Tulgit; 20km; Where to camp this day depends on where a possible stick-fighting is available. Normally stick-fighting takes place between Kibish and Tulgit. A sport and ritual the Surma take extremely seriously is stick fighting. In most cases, stick fighting is done so young men can find wives. It is a way for young men to prove themselves to the young women.</p><p>To the Suri, the ideal time to stick fight is just after it rains. The fights are held between Suri villages, and the fights begin with 20 to 30 people on each side. Of these 20 to 30 people, all get a chance to fight one on one against someone from the other side. During these fights there are referees present to make sure all rules are being followed Overnight Camping.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning drive Omo Park 115km; Drive through a very dense tropical forest until Adika. Then drive other 65km until the head quarter of the Omo Park. Located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region on the west bank of the Omo River, the park covers approximately 4,068 square kilometers, about 870 kilometers southwest of Addis Ababa; across the Omo is the Mago National Park. Overnight Camping.</p><p></p>

<p>After breakfast, Start Game drive in the park to see its many animals and around 306 species of birds have been identified here, while large herds of Eland, some Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Cheetah, Lion, Leopard, Burchell's Zebra and others.Overnight Camping.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning start driving back to kibish on the way visit Nyangatom tribes village; this tribes are the other semi- nomadic pastoral society. Nyangatom are proud cattle-herders. Cow’s blood and milk form a major part of their diet and they are traditionally known for body scarifications and elaborate hairstyles symbolizing achievements in fights.Overnight Camping in Kibish.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning start driving back to Mizan through beautiful landscape. Overnight at Hotel in Mizan Teferi.</p><p></p>

<p>In the morning start driving to Gambella on the way visit the Menit, Yem and the Dizi tribes .Overnight at Hotel in Gambella.</p><p></p>

<p>Gambella N.P has a various set of Wildlife, Which the country shares with neighboring countries. Vast collections of plain games are observed and could arguably be one of the best wildlife areas of the country. Major wildlife conserved includes white-eared Kob, Nile Lechwe, Roan Antelope, Topi and Elephant. The park area is home to the Nuer and the Anuak people. Overnight at Hotel in Gambela.</p><p></p>

<p>Early in the morning After breakfast drive to Nekemt through the indigenous natural forests of Western Ethiopia and it is a good experience the life of the local people residing in the region. Overnight at local hotel in Nekemt.</p><p></p>

<p>Drive back to Addis Ababa ,on the way visit Shoea & Wolega Oromo tribes village.Overnight at Hotel in Addis Ababa.</p><p></p>