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Ethiopia: 8-Day Omo Valley and Rift Valley Lakes Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 8d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Discover the Omo Valley's diverse tribes, including the Mursi and Karo people
- Visit the Omo Valley Museum and learn about the region's rich cultural heritage
- Explore the terraced villages of the Konso people, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the largest crocodiles in the world on a boat trip on Lake Chamo
- Drive through the Rift Valley and stop at lakes renowned for their birdlife
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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What's included, what's not
- Visit to Adadi Mariam and Tiya stelae fields
- Visit to a Dorze village
- 5. All local guide fees.
- 6. Accommodation in lodges.
- 7. Full board meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- 8. Plenty of water, soft drinks, and fruits.
- 9. All boat trip fees.
- 10. All national park entrance fees to Mago and Lake Chamo.
- This comprehensive package ensures that customers have a hassle-free experience with transport, accommodation, meals, and activities all taken care of. It offers great value for money as it includes all the necessary components for a memorable trip
- Visit to the Omo Valley Museum
- Visit to various tribes in the Omo Valley
- Drive to Konso UNESCO World Heritage site
- Lakeside resort stay in Hawassa
- Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant 1. Fuel service charge
- 2. Modern 4-wheel drive vehicle with air conditioning.
- 3. Driver and fuel allowance.
- 4. All village entrance fees.
- Customers need to pay extra for photography fees,Tipping,
- Shopping for souvenirs, and any other special interests, including alcoholic drinks. And Bulljamping Cermoney These items are not included in the price.
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Feeding animals, Littering, Smoking, Touching plants
- Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with back problems, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Discover Ethiopia’s Wild South
Experience an unforgettable 8-day journey through southern Ethiopia, combining the Great Rift Valley, UNESCO-listed heritage, spectacular landscapes, wildlife, and the diverse cultures of the Omo Valley. Meet local communities, discover ancient traditions, and experience a side of Ethiopia far beyond the usual tourist routes.
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Travel south through beautiful highland and Rift Valley scenery. Visit Adadi Mariam, a remarkable 12th-century rock-hewn church, then continue to Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mysterious ancient carved stelae. Arrive in Arba Minch and, time permitting, visit a traditional textile workshop. Overnight in Arba Minch.
Day 2: Arba Minch – Lake Chamo & Dorze
Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo, famous for its huge Nile crocodiles, hippos, and abundant waterbirds. After lunch, travel into the Guge Mountains to visit a traditional Dorze village. Discover their distinctive beehive-shaped bamboo houses, weaving traditions, farming, and daily life. Overnight in Arba Minch.
Day 3: Arba Minch – Jinka
Drive towards Jinka through areas inhabited by Konso, Tseme, Benna, and Ari communities. Visit the Omo Valley Museum to learn about the region’s peoples and traditions, then continue to a nearby Ari village for an introduction to local life. Overnight in Jinka.
Day 4: Jinka – Mago National Park – Turmi
Start early for Mago National Park and visit a Mursi community. Learn about their distinctive traditions and way of life before continuing towards Turmi. Travel through changing Omo Valley landscapes with opportunities to encounter Ari and Benna communities. Arrive in Turmi, home of the Hamer people. Overnight in Turmi.
Day 5: Turmi – Nyangatom – Karo – Dassanech
Travel towards Murele, stopping at a Nyangatom village to experience their traditional lifestyle. Continue to the Karo people, renowned for their striking body and face painting. Later, visit a Dassanech community near the Omo River and discover life in this remote region. Return to Turmi for overnight.
Day 6: Turmi – Konso
Travel north to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its spectacular terraced hillsides and traditional villages. Learn about the Konso people’s remarkable agricultural system, stone terraces, cultural traditions, and distinctive wooden monuments. Overnight in Konso.
Day 7: Konso – Hawassa
Continue through the Rift Valley to Hawassa. Relax at a lakeside resort and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Lake Hawassa. Overnight in Hawassa.
Day 8: Hawassa – Addis Ababa – Departure
Return to Addis Ababa through the scenic Rift Valley, with stops around the region’s lakes and bird-rich wetlands. In the capital, enjoy a farewell Ethiopian dinner with traditional food, music, and cultural performances before your transfer to the airport.
Location
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia