Experience the Ethiopian Fasika Celebration in the Omo Valley and delve into the rich traditions of Orthodox Easter. Discover the significance of the lent period, the solemn week of HeMamat, and the vibrant festival of Dagme Tinsae.
Day 1: Addis Ababa
10 min drive to the hotel. Arrival Addis Ababa and meet. Then transfer your hotel.
Day 2: Addis Ababa ‘96 Lalibela
Day 3: Lalibela - Eve Of Ethiopian Easter
In the morning you will continue your journey into Ethiopia’s long and marvelous past with a visit to other St. Lalibela’s remarkable churches. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the most colorful annual Easter Market at Lalibela. In the evening, you will witness one of the most important ceremonies of Easter in one of the biggest rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Bete Medhanialem. Overnight stay in Lalibela.
Day 4: Lalibela - Axum Mysterious Monoliths
Day 5: Axum - Simen Mountain
Day 6: Drive Debarq – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) Overnight in Gondar.
Day 7: Bahir Dar – Addis Ababa
Day 8: Addis Ababa - Awassa
Day 9: Awassa - Arba Minch
Day 10: Arba Minch-Turmi
Safari at Lake Chamo Nech SAR National Parks .Drive Konso to Turmi on the way we will see the villages of Benna,Tsemay tribes and later after we arrive in the town of Turmi we will be visiting the tribes of Hammer and overnight will be at Turmi Lodge.
Day 11: Turmi - Omorate - Jinka excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people ‘people of the Delta’, who lives on the northern shore of Lake Turkana. Visit and drive back to Jinka for lunch we will be driving to Mursi village to see the Mursi tribes back to Jinka resort overnight
Day 12: Jinka - Welayta Sodo
Early in the morning we will visit the villages of Ari Tribes and we will have a chance of seeing how they are making pottery and weaving later we will be driving to the town of Welayta Sodo for dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Welayta Sodo - Addis Ababa
In the morning we will be driving to Addis Ababa on the way we will see the UNESCO site of Tiya stlea then we will be driving to the Rock Hewan Churches of Adadi Maryam(a church built by st Lalibela) . In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Points of Interest
- Bole Airport
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast, buffet dinner, buffet lunch
- The listed price does not include a per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Easter is an extremely significant celebration in the Ethiopian Christian community, marking the culmination of their religious festivals. Adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church eagerly anticipate its arrival, adhering to a stringent lent period of 55 days during which no animal-based products including meat, milk, or eggs are consumed. One week before Easter is known as “HeMamat” – a solemn time of remembrance dedicated to reflecting on the tribulation, persecution, injuries, and suffering of Jesus. During this week, individuals abstain from laughter, displays of affection, jests, or frivolity, instead choosing to devoutly commemorate the ordeals of the Lord. One week following Easter presents another vibrant celebration, “Dagme Tinsae”, which honors Jesus’ ascension into heaven, and is celebrated with as much fervor as the primary Easter festival.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is formal
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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