Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TOWN
DAY
TRIBE
Arbore
Mon
Arbore & Tsemay
Dimeka
Tue & Sat Banna, Bashada, Hamer, Karo & Tsemay
Jinka
Tue & Sat Ari, Banna, Bashada & Mursi
Giyo
Thu
Ari, Bacha, Dime, Mursi & Surma
Hana MursiSun
Ari, Bacha, Dime, Mursi & Surma
Kako
Mon
Ari & Banna
Kangaten Tue & Sat Nyangatom & Karo
Key Afar Thu
Banna, Hamer & Tsemay
Omorate Tue & Sat Daasanach
Turmi
Mon & ThuBashada & Hamer
Weyto
Sat
Tsemay
The markets at Dimeka (Saturday), Key Afar and Turmi (Monday) are among the biggest and best, but also full of
tourists. Market days do change, so it's wise to inquire before making your schedule.
Sleeping & Eating
During the high season, reservations are wise.
Buska Lodge $$$
( 0111-567837;
www.buskalodge.com
;
campsites own tent s/d US$8/13, tent
with bed s/d US$35/50, bungalows incl breakfast & dinner s/d/tr US$75/100/150;
LODGE
)
By far the best place to stay in the valley, Buska has nice green
tukuls
and rooms amid
plenty of trees and flowers. The campsite has 'islands' with concrete pads and thatched
roofs and there are good facilities. The restaurant (mains Birr44 to Birr86) stretches bey-
ond the ordinary with dishes like Hungarian goulash and a big wine list. Staff pack a vari-
ety of lunch boxes, too. Massage is available. It's east of town, 1km off the Weyto road.
