Car hire South Africa.

We have been providing 4x4 car hire in South Africa since 2007. During this time we have mastered the art of providing self drive 4x4 vehicle rental in Southern Africa. Renting a vehicle from one of our South Africa rental locations has never been more straightforward and affordable. We operate 4x4 car hire stations at Johannesburg Airport, downtown Johannesburg, Durban airport, Downtown Durban, Cape Town Airport, downtown Cape Town, Port Elizabeth Airport and downtown Port Elizabeth. We would also be happy to deliver your rental 4x4 to your hotel or smaller towns out of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. We want to be your complete go-to 4x4 rental providers when you require a self drive 4x4 vehicle in South Africa and cross border to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho and further afield in Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, and Uganda.

We supply a range of 4x4 vehicle models, 4x4 hire, fully equipped 4x4s, campervans, airport transfer services and with driver car rental across Southern Africa and in South Africa in particular. We work with a dedicated, professional and passionate team of drivers who know Southern Africa extremely well. Our customer services and reservations teams are also at hand to assist you with the booking process and in-rental support should anything not go according to plan during the rental. Our team of travel advisors are also at hand to assist with trip planning advice and suggestions of where to go, what to do and the best time to travel to each destination. We add value to your self drive 4x4 rental in South Africa by making sure that you have an awesome holiday in beautiful South Africa. Our expert travel and 4x4 rental advice will come in handy when planning your holiday in Southern Africa including to Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania.

We provide a dedicated rental service for 4x4s, 4wd vehicles, campers and fully equipped Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s. In addition we hire out safari camping gear and 4x4 equipment for self drive and guided adventure safaris through South Africa and Southern Africa. We take pride in our social responsibilities and go the extra mile to support and promote nature and wildlife conservation in the Southern African countries in which we provide a 4x4 car hire service. We want to be part of putting together for you the ultimate and authentic safari holiday experience in one of our self drive 4x4 vehicles when you rent one of our 4x4 camping vehicles, fully equipped Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4, Toyota Hilux 4x4, equipped Land Rover Defender 4x4. Let us supply you with one of our equipped or standard 4x4s for a self drive safari in some of Africa’s safari destinations with prolific game, wildlife and birds. Experience the luxury, comfort, flexibility and freedom of a 4x4 self drive safari holiday in South Africa.

Experience the ultimate safari and vacation in one of our 4X4 Camper vehicles. Rent a fully equipped Land Rover Defender 4X4, Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4 or Toyota Hilux and take a self drive safari into some of the world's most impressive game reserves and wilderness areas. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a 4X4 self drive safari. We have an in-house fleet of 4wd vehicles stationed in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and most major Southern Africa countries, including in Gaborone, Maun, Harare, Dar es Salaam and Windhoek. 4x4 vehicle options include 4x4 RVs, 4x4 SUVs, and fully equipped double cabin 4x4 vehicles on self drive basis.  Having your own 4x4 self drive vehicle is a liberating way to explore Southern Africa, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya without the restrictions that are associated with guided safaris. Most of the roads in the game parks of South Africa and the rest of Southern Africa are gravel roads and sometimes dirt tracks which are best navigated in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Our 4x4 self drive vehicles are all terrain, all weather 4wds designed to cope with some of the most challenging road conditions which require the very best 4x4 capabilities.

The camping gear that is provided with the fully equipped 4x4 options are quite an exhaustive list of everything that one would need to comfortably travel through Southern Africa for a long period of time. We send out a list of the camping equipment on offer when you confirm your 4wd rental so that you can carry from home, anything else that you would wish to have during your self drive safari holiday. All our rental 4x4 vehicles are in excellent condition with full air conditioning and always well serviced given the lengthy rental periods that our 4x4s usually go for.

Camping Equipment list includes,

Aluminium Roof rack, Jerrycan holder, Gas cylinder holder, Awn rooftop tent/s, Ground tents if preferred, Draw storage system, Awning (optional, at additional cost), 60L Water-tank (full), 2 Ratchet tie downs, Camping table, Camping chairs, solar or battery powered lamp, Torch,Gas cylinder (full) and cooker top, Axe, Spade, First aid kit, Camp shower, washing basin.

Bedding - sleeping bag and pillows, Mobile toilet (on request), 40L Fridge/Freezer, Fold up shower or toilet enclosure (on request), Portable wash-up basin, Full kitchen.

Additional services include:

Route and travel planning.

Fully equipped 4x4 vehicles with camping equipment.

Detailed itineraries and accommodation bookings.

Advance purchase of gorilla permits, chimp permits and park entrance smart cards.

Free 4x4 vehicle cleaning service.

Free drop off and pick up rental vehicle services.

Airport transfers

24 hour roadside and breakdown assistance.

Scheduled guided safari holidays.

Self drive 4x4 car hire.

Cross border 4x4 car hire to Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Namibia, Angola (vehicle pick up/drop off from Windhoek) South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

Comprehensive insurance cover

Free/unlimited kilometer option

Popular collection points: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Maun, Kasane, Windhoek, Maputo, Victoria falls, Livingstone, Dar es salaam, Entebbe, Kampala, Kigali, Arusha, Nairobi and Kilimanjaro Airport.

If you are planning a safari holiday to South Africa, business trip to the corporate world of Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, visiting friends and relatives in South Africa or simply looking for a 4x4 hire drive adventure across the Southern Africa countries of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, or Tanzania, be sure to drop us a line for a quote for your self drive 4x4 vehicle or chauffeur driven guided 4x4 safari vehicle hire.

There is a few very good reasons why you should get your 4x4 self drive car rental in South Africa from Habari Logistics Car Rental.

• Car hire locations spread all over Major South Africa towns, airports including Johannesburg Airport, Cape Town Airport, Durban Airport, Port Elizabeth Airport, Johannesburg city hotels, Durban city hotels, Cape Town city hotels, Port Elizabeth city hotels, as well as most large South Africa ports.
• A number of car hire pick up and drop off choices in South Africa and Southern Africa, including at Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Gaborone, Harare, Maputo, Lusaka, Livingstone, Dar es salaam, Maun, Windhoek and Lilongwe.
• Excellent condition, well serviced vehicles under 5 years old 4x4 self drive hire cars in South Africa.
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Car hire in Juba South Sudan.

We provide self drive and with driver car rental from our rental location in Juba South Sudan.

South Sudan is the youngest country in the world after obtaining independence from their Arab neighbours in the North-Khartoum Sudan in July 2011. South Sudan is a country that held so much promise after the protracted wars that ravaged through this oil rich nation.  We opened our Juba car rental station in late 2011 shortly after independence. Business was pretty good for a while and we served a high number of both self drive and with driver rental clients who were flocking into Juba to witness first hand the birth of a new nation and explore raw South Sudan, it’s rich traditions and cultures of the Mundari and Dinka tribes, the wildlife prolific Boma National Park home of perhaps the largest or 2^nd largest animal migration behind the Serengeti, Bandingilo National Park and Nimule National Park in the south.

South Sudan is composed of 10 states and is probably the most diverse country in Africa making it a must visit destination when it is safe and secure to do so either on a self drive tour or preferably on a guided tour on one of our signature South Sudan safaris. South Sudan is home to over 60 different major ethnic groups each with varying cultures and traditions. At the moment we only recommend travel within Juba and on the outskirts of Juba and perhaps at a push down south to Nimule National Park and Kidepo Game reserve. Even them self drive may not be a great idea. We have also recently started with driver rentals into the Mundari tribes for clients willing to take the risk of travel to those areas.

South Sudan’s Juba is now buzzing with NGOs and 4wd vehicles of astute business people seeking opportunities in Oil, exploration etc. A few years ago luxury 4x4 vehicles only had NGO and UN occupants but 4x4 numbers have now swelled with the oil money flowing and South Sudanes have begun rolling out their own 4x4s including Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Land Cruiser V8s, the fuel guzzling Nissan Patrols common in Dubai and Abu Dhabi or the hardtop UN type Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s. Hire a 4wd vehicle with driver in Juba and explore South Sudan’s young capital when you are on business here or a tour of Juba city.

If you have at least 4 days on your visit to Juba, then we can arrange a guided and guarded trip to Nimule National Park. In the first instance we would need to arrange for you an entry permit which costs US$60.  The drive to Nimule Park is done in a convoy for security reasons with National security. The convoy starts at 10am till around 1pm and the same for the return to Juba. After that you are not allowed to access the road. On the day of arrival to Juba day one, you will arrive you will need to process the park entry permit and photo permit. Photo permit costs US$300. This has to be done in person because your photo needs to be taken prior to being issued with the permit. Then on the second day you join the convoy to travel to Nimule park. Arrival at Nimule is anticipated at 1pm. In the evening you have a chance to do an evening game drive. Day three, you can do very early morning game drive before you leave with the convoy back to Juba. On arrival to Juba you may do a Juba city tour.

 For those brave enough to risk visiting the Mundari tribe areas, we do offer guided tours to the Mundari. The journey to Mundari from Juba takes 8 hours. We will need clearance from National security the day you arrive. So if you need a whole day in Mundari, we will need 2 days for travel to and from and one day in Mundari.

Day 1: Arrival, and clearance from National Security.

Day 2 Travel to Mundari from Juba ( 8 – 9 hours).

 Day 3 Spend the day in Mundari.

Day 4Travel from Mundari to Juba

.We have to pay for clearance from National security which will cost US$1400

We also have to get you a travel permit which is US$60 and photo permit of US$300

Total cost is US$ 3,000, includes National security clearance fees, 4x4 Land Cruiser hardtop, fuel, driver and travel permit, excludes accommodation.

Off road vehicle hire is made easy with a range of vehicle options that we have in Juba. Habari Logistics Car Rental caters to regional, local and foreign African adventure travel enthusiasts visiting Juba and other safe South Sudan cities and towns. We specialize in off road vehicle hire, 4x4 off road equipment and self-drive wildlife safaris to Boma National Park, Bandingilo National Park and Nimule National Park plus further south to Kidepo National Park. We have 4x4 car hire locations in Juba and if preferred we arrange road transfers from Entebbe airport in Uganda and drive up north all the way to Juba giving you a chance to explore Northern Uganda and Southern Sudan.

4x4 hire in South Sudan gives you the chance to explore this otherwise stunning country with diverse  off the beaten track spectacular natural beauty, amazing wildlife and rich cultural traditions, history and peoples. South Sudan when safe and secure for travel, is a must visit destination for all safari enthusiasts who are looking for a rare travel experience out of the ordinary and to very rarely visited places. If you are scheduling a 4x4 hire safari in South Sudan, we are the go-to people to make this happen for you.

Guided safaris to South Sudan in a 4x4 hire car and Self-drive when it is safe to do so are the best ways of being part of a few privileged people to explore this massive rarely visited part of Africa. The road network here is as young as the nation itself. Only 4x4s would hack it here especially during the rainy season when roads barely exist and on occasions the 4x4s map their own roads from the flooded would be roads.

Hire a Car in Juba with our car rental company or from Kampala and indeed Entebbe airport in Uganda and drive through Uganda and South Sudan. We also have opportunities of you picking up the hire with driver all the way from Kigali, drive through Rwanda to Uganda on self drive basis, pick up a driver in Kampala and continue up north through Nimule with a professional English speaking local Ugandan driver or a South Sudanese one.  Our car rental customer services team are willing to assist you plan and execute your trip to South Sudan. Having your own hire car with driver offers you the luxury and flexibility of visiting remote places in Uganda and South of South Sudan at your pace and style.

Please make contact for an initial discussion of your requirements and quote at;

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Car Hire Kenya.

Car rental in Kenya at affordable 4x4 car hire daily and weekly rates. Available for car rental from our Habari Car rental branch locations in Nairobi and Mombasa is a range of excellent 4x4 self drive and with driver cars for your safari holiday in Kenya. If you are looking to safari in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Sibiloi National Park, Lake Victoria or Turkana in Northern Kenya, we have the perfect rental vehicle for you. We have a choice of Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s, Land Rover Discovery 4x4s, Land Rover Defender 110 4x4, Toyota Rav4 4x4, Toyota Hiace minivan 4x4, Toyota Hilux double cabin fully equipped 4x4s and a range of other fully equipped vehicles for an exciting safari experience in Kenya. We are sure you will find from our selection of vehicles and rental packages one that suits your Kenya safari budget and rental requirements.

We are masters of affordable cheap car hire in Kenya from rental locations at Jomo Kenyatta airport, Moi International airport in Mombasa, Nairobi down town or Mombasa city Centre. We offer very competitive car hire options throughout Kenya and cross border into Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. Let us offer you the best deals on car hire in Kenya and book your rental car in Kenya by emailing us today. Our Kenya car hire booking process is very simple, straightforward and extremely responsive, enabling you confirm your Kenya hire car quickly so that you can continue planning the rest of your Kenya safari holiday with the comfort of knowing that your safari holiday transportation in Kenya has been sorted out at a very low car hire budget.

 Habari Logistics Car Rental offers flexible and affordable Kenya car rental rates to suit your safari holiday needs. Save time and money with Habari Logistics rent a car in Kenya. Have a self drive car for your Kenya safari holiday gives you the flexibility and freedom to explore Kenya at ease and without the restrictions that guided Kenya safaris can have. We have short term Kenya car hire options for safari holidays, business trips, and airport transfers, connections from Nairobi to Mombasa or one way rentals from Nairobi to Mombasa, Kampala, Kigali or Arusha. Additionally we offer very generous discounts for long term Kenya car rentals for projects and leasing car hire solutions. Speak with us for details by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Our responsive and helpful customer service staff with gladly assist walk you through the booking process, terms & conditions plus long term car hire lease options available.

We have sufficient coverage for all your Kenya car hire requirements. Whether you wish to collect or drop off your Kenya car hire at Nairobi Airport, Wilson Airport, Mombasa Airport or from Mombasa and Nairobi city Centre, Habari Car Rental operates car hire stations at all Kenya major cities and destinations, with availability of various 4x4 self drive car types to select from. A rental car either on self drive basis or with driver is an ideal way of travelling through Kenya. Hire a self drive car from us, providers of dedicated, reliable car hire services in Kenya since 2007 and still growing. We have one of the largest fleet of 4x4 vehicles for rental in Kenya today. We look forward to showing you around our Magical Kenya in one of our 4x4 car rental vehicles.

There is so much to do in Kenya, from feeding Giraffes at The Giraffe Center which is located in Lang'ata, approximately 5 kilometres from the Centre of Nairobi, Kenya to adopting orphaned elephants to going on a self drive game drive in the Maasai Mara, taking a balloon safari while taking in breathtaking views of Kenya’s wildlife below, Kenya is quite simply the authentic safari destination in Africa with a unique experience. Kenya is endowed with prolific wildlife from the Big 5, game, wildlife, birds, plants, lakes, rivers, white sandy beaches on the coast plus shores of Lake Victoria and a diversity of beautiful landscapes. You will find it all in Kenya when you embark of a self drive or guided safari from us.

Kenya presents numerous, exciting and varied safari experiences because of its richness in culture, safari activities, choice from well over 40 national parks and an incredibly diverse selection of landscapes all within close proximity with each other, one need not drive for long distances to combine an awesome safari experience in Kenya. The road infrastructure in Kenya is relatively well developed making self driving in Kenya a very pleasant experience. On a self drive safari to Kenya, you will have the option of visiting the Maasai Mara for the great wildebeest migration between mid-August to late October, climb mountains, explore the Kenya wild in the Tsavo, and spend a relaxing few days on the Mombasa or Lake Victoria beaches at the end of your safari. It all comes down to how long you have for your holiday in Kenya. On your Kenya self drive safari, blend relaxation, cultural experiences with the Maasai and other Kenyan tribes, luxury on a balloon safari, relaxation at a beach, adventure with a mountain climb, biking safari, horseback safari, bush walking safari, the list is yours to cut short.

Hire a Kenya self drive car from us and embark on your safari adventure in Kenya, the home of the safari.  The safari concept was invested in Kenya. Kenya is endowed with amazing natural beauty, splendid greenery, the equator, natural tropical rainforests, mountains, the arid north, the Great Rift Valley, lakes, rivers, white sandy beaches, ocean reefs and so much more. Self drive to Kenya’s Maasai Mara to witness the annual great migration of the Wildebeest. The great migration is nature at its best as hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, topi, elands, gazelles and zebras cross the Serengeti of Tanzania into the Maasai Mara of Kenya in search of greener pastures and water.

In addition to providing Kenya self drive safari cars for hire, we provide a Kenya safari planning service that includes assistance with accommodation bookings, payment for park entrance smartcards and itinerary planning so that you get to visit Kenya’s safari hotspots and off the beaten track Kenya safari destinations of your interest. Kenya can be extremely busy during the safari peak seasons of July to September, December and early January. Our local presence and expert knowledge of Kenya would come in handy in assisting you avoid the overcrowded places while pointing out to you the must visit areas of Kenya that are of fantastic safari value but not frequently visited by mass tourists. For clients who wish to have a chauffeur guided safari, we work with professional English speaking driver guides who have been guiding Kenya safaris for over a decade. They can spot a lion not easily visible to a naked eye from miles away. We would design a Kenya safari holiday itinerary that gives you the opportunity to enjoy Kenya’s wildlife locations, safari lodges, luxury camps and white sandy beaches of the Kenyan coast and Lake Victoria. We are experts at providing self drive cars for safaris in Kenya as well as ground handling guided scheduled Kenya safari holiday packages. We are willing to share this expertise and our magical Kenya with you.

Why not sign up for a balloon safari when on safari to the Mara of Kenya. A balloon safari gives you a unique aerial view of Kenya’s spectacular wilderness at dawn. The views from above are an incredible memorable experience of the great plains of the Maasai Mara as you watch herds of animals and wildlife go about their daily business undisturbed. Another way of game viewing is a private escorted walking safari in Kenya which permits you search for wildlife on foot and an authentic experience of the Kenya wild and bush like you have never imagines. For avid birders, you will find Kenya to be a birding paradise because of the abundant number of bird species than can be found in Kenya.

If you have a chance to drive to Amboseli National Park, you get a special chance of going on elephant watching trips which are essentially game drives focused on interactions with elephants with a specialized elephant guide.

 

Kenya is famed for the annual wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara. The migration brings to both Kenya and Tanzania a great number of visitors seeking to witness this wonder of the world.

The annual Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara is a natural cycle that replenishes and renews the grasslands of the Maasai Mara of Kenya and the Serengeti of Tanzania.

The wildebeest migration experience in Kenya is an experience of a lifetime because of the rare experience of the sights and sounds of the herds as they partake in the migration exercise. Each year without fail, the herds gather at the banks of the Mara River in preparation for inarguably the most dangerous part of their journey, crossing of the Mara River as they migrate from the Serengeti of Tanzania into the Maasai Mara of Kenya with the Mara River having to be crossed in between this journey. The herds are finally forced to lunge into the Mara River. Many of the animals get swept away by the strong current of the river as they attempt to cross over to the Mara, only to land in the hands of the waiting crocodiles who each year await their turn to feast on the drowning herds. By September most of the herds will have crossed over to the Maasai Mara and will start grazing in the Mara until October when they sadly have to head southwards to the Serengeti again in search of the replenished plains on the other side.

The great wildebeest migration can be witnessed on early morning game drives in yours self drive vehicle or customized vehicles safari vehicles with pop up roofs, walking safaris with Maasai guides, horseback safaris in areas surrounding the Mara, or even from hot air Balloon safari over the herds. We invite you to our magical Kenya and be here and witness the spectacle.

 

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Car hire Ethiopia.

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Car hire Addis Ababa, with driver car rental Addis Ababa airport, Car Rent Ethiopia, car hire Ethiopia, cheap car rental Ethiopia. If you are traveling to Ethiopia and wish to rent a car that gives you the freedom to explore all the tourist destinations in South and North Ethiopia without the restrictions and inflexibility that tie you down with a scheduled guided tour package. With a rental car with driver, you can determine your own itinerary and choose your own accommodations as well as the places that you wish to visit in Ethiopia and for as long as you wish. Hire a car with driver from one of our multiple rental locations in Ethiopia including at Addis Ababa airport, down town Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Mekelle, Lalibella, Axum or Dallol and explore Ethiopia whether you are visiting for business, holiday, tour, vacation, visiting friends or on a long term project.

Habari Logistics Car Rental is one of the leading Ethiopia holiday and car rental company with a car rental fleet in a number of cities and towns in Ethiopia. We have all your car hire requirements covered when you wish to hire a car with driver in Ethiopia. We cater for fly and drive car rental solutions are we are aware that most of our car rental clients will be flying in between the various Ethiopia leading tourist destinations. We have been providing a consistent and reliable car rental service since 2007. We used to offer self drive car hire in Ethiopia but took a painful decision to stop the self drive car rental offering because it was too cumbersome and time consuming for potential self drive clients to secure Ethiopian driving permits which is a requirement for self driving in Ethiopia. One needed to arrive in Addis Ababa at least 2-4 days prior to the commencement of their self drive car rental trip in order to swap their home driver’s licence for an Ethiopian one. We ended up having a number of disappointed clients. Rent a car in Addis Ababa with driver and enjoy a flexible and comfortable trip through Ethiopia. Our car hire rates are inclusive of comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage basis, driver guide fees, his accommodation, food and all government taxes. There is thus no hidden or extra costs with your car rental. All the car hire fees are known upfront, except your fuel bill.

Looking to rent a car in Addis Ababa? We offer perfect car hire solutions in Addis Ababa with flexible pick up and drop off locations. Start your trip in Addis Ababa and end it in either Bahir Dar or Lalibela leaving your driver to return to Addis Ababa alone as you fly to your next Ethiopia destination, where you will find another of our 4x4 vehicle with driver waiting for you on arrival to continue with your Ethiopia tour holiday.

Discover Ethiopia, the only country in Africa not to have ever been colonized and the only country in Africa with 17 centuries of Christian traditions.  Ethiopia is a country so rich in history with 4 destinations in the North of Ethiopia that have been designated as UNESCO world heritage sites. Ethiopia is a land blessed with cultural, historical and natural treasures. The south of Ethiopia is a natural wonder of itself and extremely unique with tribal villages whose lives have stood still and well worth visiting and getting to learn about their lifestyles and traditions. A historical experience like no other in Africa or for that matter in the world.

Archeologists and anthropologists agree to Ethiopia being the origin of man. In 1994 the oldest human remains ever were discovered in Ethiopia’s Afar region. Ethiopia has a multitude of historical sites especially in Northern Ethiopia where visitors can learn about the stelae tombs of the kings of Axum, rock hewn churches from the 4^th century, buildings from the first millennium BC, the famous Lake Tana monasteries plus 13th century monolithic rock hewn churches of King Lalibela in Wollo.

 In the east of Ethiopia, is where you will find Harrar a city which is over 1000 years and with more than 99 mosques the basis of which forms its consideration as being the 4^th most holy place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Ethiopia is a land of immense contrasts from the high peaks of the Simien Mountains in Amhara to Danakil Depression in the Afar region which is below sea level, tropical forests, lakes, savannah and deserts. In Bale National Park in Oromia you will explore endemic mammals and birds, visitors can see unique alpine fauna and flora plus volcanic lakes. If you are looking for big game safaris then head to the Omo Valley region and Mago National Parks in the Southern Region, with their very interesting Mursi and Hamer villages.

Ethiopia is a land of very diverse ethnicities, with people of Semitic, Hamitic, Nilotic, Cushitic and Omotic origins. There are more than 80 ethnic groups and as many languages in Ethiopia making it a cultural melting pot of Africa. Ethiopia is a truly unique travel destination like no other in Africa. It has a very diverse culture, peoples, history, splendid and prolific wildlife and birds with more than 850 species recorded 29 being endemic bird species.

Axum, Lalibela and Gondar are now considered as the must visit cities for their historical value.

Axum was the capital city of an empire which extended across the Red Sea to Arabia, traded with India and China, had its own alphabet and notational system, constructed great engineering works and dams. Visitors to Axum can explore the stelae, the tombs and castles of Kings, Axum Museum and historical churches dating back centuries. A visit to Axum can be extended to take in the 500 BC pre-Axumite temple of Yeha.

Lalibela King Lalibela is credited with the set-up of the 11 rock-hewn churches in the 12th Century. These are extremely astounding man-made structures. The 11 man-made churches are found in and around the town of Lalibela. Lalibela is the host of the most famous church festivals in Ethiopia, a visit during the great celebrations of Timket (Epiphany) and Gena (Ethiopian Christmas) is extremely worthwhile and a must if you are visiting in the area of Lalibela at the time of the festivals.

Bahir Dar is located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Tana, 30 km from Tisisat Falls. This is where the Blue Nile plunges into the gorge below. From Bahir Dar one can explore some of the ancient monasteries built on the shores of Lake Tana including Dek Stephanos, Kebran Gabriel and Ura Kidane Mehret. The fascinating local market at Bahir Dar is renowned for its weavers and wood workers and should not be missed by visitors to Bahir Dar.

Gondar is famous for its medieval churches and castles. Visitors to Gondar can explore the recently restored medieval church of Debre Sina Mariam at Gorgora, on the northern end of Lake Tana, or vistas of the Simien Mountains. While in Gondar one may visit the markets of Senbete and Bati; the rock hewn churches of Tigray; spend a few days trekking in the Simien Mountains, or crossing Lake Tana by boat all very rewarding experiences.

Harar is an ancient and holy city. Harar city is famous for its ancient buildings, handicrafts and for being a centre of Islam and Islamic pilgrimages with its 99 mosques.

The Omo National Park One of the most beautiful and visited national parks in Ethiopia. Bordered by the Omo river, it is home to an prolific numbers of wildlife. 306 species of birds have been identified here, while large herds of Eland, some Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Cheetah, Lion, Leopard, Zebra, are quite common in Omo National Park.

Tribes of the Omo Valley Tour 7 nights/8 days.

 The Omo Valley in southern of Ethiopia is home to a fascinating range of distinct tribal groups, isolated from the rest of the world for centuries and still very much following their own cultures and customs. On this trip we set off from Addis Ababa using 4WD transport to explore the eastern and Southern Omo Valley of Ethiopia, stopping at local markets and visiting villages, driving past the lakes of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and looking for the wealth of wildlife that this little-explored region contains.

At each step we explore the wonderful culture of the Hamer, Mursi, Karo, Arbore, and other tribes by taking part in colorful ceremonies and celebrations, witnessing their everyday life, and enjoying traditional music and dance.

Duration – 7 nights and 8 days.

Transportation: 4 WD Toyota Landcruiser and boat ride

Accommodation - Based on 5* hotel in Addis and 3* & 4* lodges and hotels outside Addis.

Detailed itinerary:

.Day 1: ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR OF ADDIS ABABA

On arrival in Addis Ababa our representatives will meet you at Bole International Airport and transfers to your Hotel. An overview of the program and itineraries will be given. The rest of the day visit historical sites in Addis Ababa including the National Archaeological Museum, where we will view the 3.6 million year old remains of “Lucy”, whose skeleton was discovered in 1974. You will also visit the Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University, Holy Trinity Cathedrals and Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis.

Day 2: DRIVE TO ARBAMINCH

Breakfast and then head to Arbaminch via the Hosahina Road, stopping for a sightseeing tour of the Unesco World Heritage Site Tiya – an archeological site of ancient Ethiopians. After lunch, the drive continues through the Wolayta farmlands, with views of the lush green hills and valleys. We will arrive late in the afternoon at Arbaminch - meaning 'Forty Springs' in Amharic. Arbaminch takes its name from the bubbling streams that cover the low-lying forest, occupying the flats of the town.

Day 3: VISIT DORZE VILLAGE AND BOAT TRIP ON LAKE CHAMO

After breakfast we visit the Dorze tribe and their village, famed for its beehive-shaped houses. The Dorze people are expert weavers and weaving is a primary profession for many Dorze. They are also farmers and use ingenious terracing of the mountainside to prevent soil erosion. Around their huts the Dorze plant gardens with vegetables, spices, tobacco and enset (false-banana or musa ensete). Lunch then a refreshing boat trip on Lake Chamo, home to crocodiles, hippos and a variety of birdlife.

Day 4: ARBAMNICH - JINKA

Next up: The Konso. A pagan society, the Konso erect eerie wooden totems replete with phallic symbols over the graves of the dead and have numerous cults based around the breeding and veneration of serpents. The cornerstone of Konso culture, however, is a highly specialized and successful agricultural economy that, through terracing buttressed with stone, enable these people to extract a productive living from the none-too-fertile hills and valleys that surround them. An excellent day to meet the people, take photographs with them and learn of a culture that has had very little outside influence. Later afternoon arrive in Jinka, located at the foot of Mago National Park.

Day 5. JINKA – MURSI - JINKA

We leave Jinka and drive to a Mursi village. The tribe is renowned for the unusual custom followed by their women who, on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. Proceed to Mago National Park. After a picnic lunch in the late afternoon drive back to Jinka.

Day 6: JINKA - TURMI

After breakfast drive to Turmi through Dimeka to visit their Hamer people and their village. Hamers have remarkable hairstyles made from ochre, water, and binding resin. They rub the mixture into their hair then twist the strands repeatedly to create coppery-colored locks. This is a sign of wealth and welfare. Hamers are considered to be masters of body decoration.

Day 7; DRIVE BACK TO ARBAMINCH

Drive back to Arbaminch: on the way visit the Cushitic speaking Arbore people and their villages. The Arbore people adorn themselves with beads and aluminum jewelry.

Day 8: ADDIS ABABA AND DEPARTURE

Drive back to Addis Ababa through the Great Rift Valley Lakes, via Awassa. En route we will stop at scenic viewpoints for the Rift Valley Lakes of Shala, Abyta and Langano. In the evening, a farewell dinner party at one of the traditional Ethiopian restaurant, with music and dances from the different ethnic groups. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.